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A Taste of Casa Balbino's Classic Spanish Tapas
In the heart of any Spanish city, there's a plaza filled with countless tapas restaurants. The menus hardly vary from place to place — everyone offers their version of classics such as gambas al ajilo, patatas bravas, or tortilla Española. That's why places like Casa Balbino, located in the Southern city of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, are a dime a dozen.
Do You Prefer the Rings or the Tentacles of Calamari?
On New Year's Day, my hungover friends and I were craving Spanish comfort food. We wound up going to one of the best tapas haunts in Chicago, Café Iberico. When this calamari dish came to the table, we got into a discussion about what part of the squid tasted better — the rings or the tentacles — and none of us could come to a consensus.
Name That Dish!
On Wednesday night, I had the privilege of attending the charity event Wine.Dine.Donate. The dinner was organized by Epicurious and hosted by celebrated chef Traci Des Jardins. As a first course, she served this delicious fish tapa.
Name That Dish!
The menu on this week's housewarming party plan featured a variety of tapas recipes. Below is my all time favorite Spanish tapa. Do you know what it's called?
Come Party With Me: Housewarming Party — Menu
A housewarming party is similar to an open house in that guests will stop by at random times. Instead of slaving over the stove, serve a simple menu of Spanish style tapas that are delicious warm, cold, or at room temperature. Start by putting together a large antipasto platter with your favorite cheese, crackers, marinated vegetables, and charcuterie.
Diet Tip: Go Tapas
Just because you're eating out does not mean you need to conform to eating the oversized entrées. One thing that I often do when I am eating out is order from the starters/appetizers on the menu. Not only are the portions way smaller, but I am also able to get a taste of more foods than just one giant helping of the same meal.
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Must-Read: BBQ Bash
Last year I received a copy of BBQ Bash: The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie ($16.95) by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. I quickly flipped through the pages, but since it was October, I stored it on the book shelf.
Then two weeks ago I was sitting on my couch, looked up, and swore BBQ Bash jumped out at me.
Say Cheese! Pancetta Smoked Mozzarella Skewers
A couple of weeks ago I read an article on the Atlantic's food blog that recommended making a grilled skewer appetizer with smoked cheese cubes wrapped in pancetta. The story reminded me of a delicious tapa I had years ago in a Spanish dive bar. Anxious to re-create the dish, I headed to the store and purchased thinly sliced pancetta and smoked mozzarella.
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