Nibbles, tapas, mezedes & more
Tapas are Spanish snacks, not to be confused with a slice of bread topped with salad. In the Netherlands, we have our own delicious snacks, from bitterballen to cheese boards, just as popular. From French canapés to Greek mezedes and Spanish tapas: snacks add atmosphere, flavour and conviviality, and are meant to be enjoyed together.
The recipes
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Toast Cannibal
This is a tasty appetizer or a perfect snack with drinks. Good meat ensures that nothing can go wrong with this recipe.View recipe -
Calamares alla romana
Roman-style squid is a popular dish eaten throughout the Mediterranean, usually as an appetizer or as a tapas.View recipe -
Chorizo al vino
This dish consists of sliced chorizo sausage cooked in red wine and served hot as an aperitif or tapa.View recipe -
Croquetas de jamón
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Even better with a cold beer or a glass of wine.View recipe -
Pulpo a la gallega
Galician-style octopus, also known as “Pulpo a la Gallega”, is a classic Spanish dish that is both simple and delicious.View recipe -
Melitzanosalata
Melitzanosalata is a delicious eggplant salad from the Greek kitchen. So if you are going the Greek way, this is a great starter.View recipe -
Keftedes
Keftedes, or Greek meatballs, are an ideal meze dish and taste delicious with a little tzatziki.View recipe -
Camembert with honey, thyme & nuts
View recipeThis French classic is creamy on the inside and crispy on top. Ideal as a starter, snack or festive addition to a cheese platter.
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Cacık
View recipeCacık is a delicious, refreshing dish that’s perfect for warm summer days. This Turkish yoghurt dip is ideal as a side dish for kebabs or simply as a refreshing dip with bread.
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Stuffed mushrooms with bacon, tarragon
View recipeThe combination of crispy bacon, fragrant tarragon and a hint of orange makes these stuffed mushrooms unique and irresistible.
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Calamares a la Andaluza
View recipeAndalusian-style fried squid is a delicious tapa popular throughout Spain. Here’s an easy way to make it at home.
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Devilled eggs with mackerel
View recipeDevilled eggs are a true classic, but with smoked mackerel they gain extra depth and a subtle smoky flavour. This snack is creamy, savoury and surprisingly refined
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Orange jelly amuse-bouche with cinnamon & cardamom
View recipeAn elegant start to your dinner: this amuse-bouche combines the freshness of orange with warm spices. Subtle, festive, and perfect for a winter evening.
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Tuna stuffed eggs
View recipeStuffed eggs with tuna are a classic party nibble. The creamy filling with tuna, gherkin and dill makes them savoury and fresh at the same time.