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Tapas, that wonderful Spanish habit of taking a few vivid mouthfuls as appetiser with a glass of wine or sherry before getting down to the serious business of eating, is more a mode of thought than a coherent cuisine or set of recipes. This, at any rate, is the message of Louise Pickford's
Tapas. Purists might gasp, but once she has thrown the constraints of Spanish authenticity to the winds, the world, so to speak, is her oyster. This is modern, cosmopolitan tapas with a vengeance. Categorising her little dishes basically by number of mouthfuls (One Bite, Two Bites, Bigger Bites ... ), she pulls together from all over the world a savoury collection of appetisers and snacks to suit all occasions. From the simplest, such as
Marinated Olives or
Salted Almonds, to the elaborate, such as
Picnic Chicken Loaf or
Deep-Fried Ravioli Pockets, they're full of flavour and consistently imaginative. Oriental influence makes itself felt in
Thai-Style Mushroom Kebabs and
Chicken Sate, while Mediterranean flavours appear in
Souvlakia and
Piedmontese Peppers. There's even a dash of Eastern European, in
Piroshki. Spanish flavours do get a look in, though, with the likes of
Spanish Tortilla and
Potato Bravas, both very traditional tapas dishes. So uncork the Manzanilla and get feasting. --
Robin Davidson
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Originally from Spain, Tapas have now become an international favourite. Tapas can be served with drinks, making them ideal for parties or groups assembled for a main meal. This collection features 100 recipes for tapas appitizers and snacks.
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