Global Tapas with an Iberian Flair

摘要

Most of us run on fast-forward all year round, with the pace seemingh doubled around the holidays. Between Higgling familv, work, entertaining, and other obligations, its often a time of vcar that brings equal amounts of mirth and stress. With this inmind. I've put together a few of mv favorite "quick fL" tapas tor when people come ocr and either I don't have time to whip up a multicourse feast or the doorbell rings unexpectedly and a few hungry friends await a snack or two. There are numerous theories about how rapas came to be. Tapu literally means "lid" in Spanish, hence one of the most enduring theories: that bar owners used to offer a piece of bread or a little plate of salty snacks for guests to coer itapar) their beer, wine, or sherrv glassto keep flies and anything else out of their drinks. Toda, tapas are designed for sharing—small plates brimming with robust flavors, perfect for mixing and matching. In Spain, tapas