Tapas are delicious starters, snacks, or appetizers served with drinks in Spanish cafes and bars. The Spanish word tapa (meaning to cover) points to the earlier function of tapas: a piece of ham or bread was used to cover a glass of sherry against flies and mosquitoes. This book is full of ideas to help you make a wide variety of tapas - sweet or savory; simple or exquisite. Serve the tapas hot or cold, in small earthenware dishes and enjoy with a glass of ice-cold sangria or dry sherry-a guaranteed fiesta!