Tortilla española, or tortilla de patata, is similar to an Italian frittata and is a favorite with Spaniards who serve it either as a tapa or for a simple Sunday meal.
Tag: Antipasti, Tapas and Mezze
Tortilla Española de Patata
Torshi
(Iranian, Afghan pickled vegetables)
Torshi, or turshi, are simple vegetable pickles that add a punch of flavor to Middle Eastern and Central Asian meals.
Sigara Boregi
(Turkish cheese-filled filo appetizers)
These cigarette-shaped (sigara), savoury pastries (böreği) are a common addition to any Turkish mezze spread.
Mejillones Fritos
(Spanish batter-fried mussels)
Mussels are an affordable and delicious addition to any spread of Spanish tapas. Here is a great recipe for batter-fried mussels.
Mücver
(Turkish zucchini fritters)
Dill and feta add fresh Mediterranean flavor to these delightful little zucchini pancakes from Turkey.
Kadinbudu Köfte
(Turkish "lady thigh" meatballs)
Kadin budu means "lady thigh" in Turkish, and these simple meatballs (köfte) do indeed resemble the comely shape of a woman's leg.
Hummus bi Tahina
(Middle Eastern chickpea and sesame dip)
Hummus is popular appetizer, or meze, throughout the Middle East. Cooked chickpeas are pureed with sesame paste, garlic, lemon juice, oil oil and salt.
Htipiti
(Greek feta and roasted red pepper spread)
A simple spread with loads of flavor, htipiti — also known as tirokafteri or kopanisti — is the perfect addition to a Mediterranean meze spread.
Gigantes Plaki sto Fourno
(Greek baked white beans in tomato sauce)
Healthy, full of fiber and filling, gigantes plaki (γίγαντες πλακί), is a common mezze all over Greece.
Dolmathes
(Greek grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat)
Greek stuffed grape leaves, commonly called dolmas, are a fresh and healthy finger food that is also popular in Turkey, the Middle East and the Balkans.