- About 5 ounces Spanish chorizo, chopped, outer casing removed
- 1 sheet Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 beaten egg
- All-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 sheet Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 2-3 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons Manchego cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Liren says
Okay, I just finished off a late dessert (feeling a wee guilty) but NOW I want this! Do you ever crave something salty after a sweet dessert? this would be perfect right now!
BTW, you guys are so adorable! You’re so lucky to live close to your friend from high school…mine are all back in NYC!
lemonsandanchovies says
Liren, I’ll trade you for a bit of the dessert! Left the tart at the office. 🙂
The three of us in the picture all live within 6-8 miles of each other. It’s been convenient for impromptu get togethers. 🙂
Monet says
What a beautiful group of women…and what a delightfully easy yet stunning appetizer. I was drooling from the very first photograph. I love using puff pastry when I’m in a pinch, and it seems like you hit a home run with this recipe!
lemonsandanchovies says
Monet, I was very happy that these two tapas worked out or I would have been in trouble. I had so little time! Thanks! 🙂
Baking Barrister says
I want those empanadillas. I lived on empanadas in chile and miss little pockets of goodness. Is there a place/brand of chorizo you like? I haven’t found anything spectacular.
lemonsandanchovies says
I’m sorry to say that I didn’t check the label–I hardly buy Spanish chorizo, but I really like this one. Next time I go to the store, I’ll have a look.
Lisa says
These look absolutely mouth watering! Sounds like you guys had a fabulous time (=
lemonsandanchovies says
Thanks, Lisa! 🙂
Patty Price says
Looks like a fun time with friends:-) Your apps all look scrumptious, thanks for the recipes. The blue glasses look fun too, nice to have friends close by to share good times.
lemonsandanchovies says
Hi Patty! My friends have the right glassware and china for every occasion. Sadly, I don’t so I just enjoy theirs! 🙂
Isabelle says
Your tapas look fabulous… no one would ever guess how easy-to-make they actually are. Love the shortcut of using ready-made puff pastry for the empanaditas, too.
lemonsandanchovies says
Thanks so much, Isabelle! 🙂
Stella says
Wow! I just buzzed these on F.B.-sounds so wonderful. And I’m not even really hungry right now (smile)…
lemonsandanchovies says
Stella, thanks so much for that– I really appreciate it! 🙂
susan prince says
Love the photos – especially of you! Keep up the great ideas. xo susan
lemonsandanchovies says
Thanks, Susan! x0 back at you! 🙂
tasteofbeirut says
This is what I call a small effort with a lot of punch! I thought the empanadillas looked awesome! and the little tartlets sound delicious as well; very inspired of you! bravo
lemonsandanchovies says
Joumana, thanks so much! 🙂
Priscilla - She's Cookin' says
These look delicious and I have manchego cheese and cremini mushrooms in the fridge right now and I use puff pastry all the time because I’m just not much of a baker. What a fun day!
lemonsandanchovies says
Priscilla, it was very fun! It was nice to unwind after a busy couple of weeks. 🙂
The Rowdy Chowgirl says
What a perfect evening. Everything looks absolutely scrumptious.
lemonsandanchovies says
Thanks! 🙂
Sara says
I love having dinners with tapas and a drink. I now realize I never do it here in the US…how weird…I have go to get into the habit of keeping some puff pastry in the freezer! Thanks for the remainder 🙂
lemonsandanchovies says
Hi Sara, using puff pastry is fairly new to me and I’m loving it. It makes preparing some dishes so much easier. 🙂
Adelina Badalyan says
I enjoy every post that you publish! These are perfect for a villa get together for sure.
lemonsandanchovies says
Adelina, that’s so sweet of you to say–thank you! 🙂
Kristen says
Both tapas look delicious. In fact, the entire meal sounds great. It’s so much fun to share good food with friends!
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says
I love appetizers and yours look amazing! I am going to make those little tarts – so simple and get flavor profiles. Love the photo – you all look like you are having a wonderful time together. Nothing better than getting together with close friends and having great food. Really enjoyed your post!
lemonsandanchovies says
Hi Lisa, we all had a bit too much to drink for a Sunday but we had a great time! Thanks! 🙂
Maya says
Your tapas make me drool! Just for that, I’ve presented you with an award at my site, go check it out: http://foodivakitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/sharing-my-award-giving-one-more.html
Cheers,
Maya
trissalicious says
I’m always on the look out for great vegetarian tapas – I love the mushroom, onion and manchego tapa – sounds like something that could please even a hardened meat eater!
Frank says
These look fabulous for a cocktail party! Yum!
Claudia says
Love your contribution – you packed those tartelettes with flavor. I shall be inviting you to dinner.
sippitysup says
Great friends and great food. Oh yeah, and perfect CA weather. That’s what I call livin’ GREG
Norah says
oh, your tapas look so good!! now, that’s my kinda food!!
FrenchPressMemos says
Empanadillas look tremendous. I am perpetually falling in love with Spanish cooking and tapas is simply the best way to enjoy a variety of foods and being able to lift yourself from your dinner seat at the end of your meal- that, of course, if there was a dinner seat in the first place, since tapas are technically consumed standing in bars. We in fact have a beautiful chorizo right now in the fridge. No puff pastry but it shouldn’t be that hard to round some up!
MaryMoh says
Beautiful finger food! I would love to try that. They look easy to make. These would be great for parties. Thanks very much for sharing.
Joy Zhang says
Omg what wonderful tapas — I especially liked the empanadas MMMmmhmm! Food is always best enjoyed with good friends 🙂 Love this post!!
Bebe Mama (Judy) says
Sounds like a wonderful evening with friends and your tapas look delicious. I love empanadas and I can’t wait to see your mom’s recipe! 🙂
Nicole @ The Dirty Oven says
Looks and sounds sooooo good. Plus you gals are just lovely!!!! Really lovely!
Thanks for sharing.