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Spanish Appetizers

From Spanish omelets to olives, find easy and delicious Spanish tapas recipes. These appetizers are great as a starter—or serve several dishes to make a full meal!

Tapas

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14 Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes Fit for a Fiesta

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Spanish Stuffed Olive Tapas with Feta
8 hrs 48 mins
Pisto Manchego
1 hr
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13 mins
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