Super Bowl Tapas and Snacks (Easy and More Elegant than the Average Tailgate)

Chorizo on toast

If you are getting ready for a Super Bowl party, I’ve got some styling, kickin’ tapas ideas for you! Just click on the picture for the recipe…they are all pretty easy (with the exception of the tortillas, which require a bit of derring-do, but are well worth it). They are also portable! Have a great Game Day…I’ll be back with more ideas soon!

¡Ole! ¡Fantástico!

Mussels vinaigrette (make em the night before)

Tortilla Torcal

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Tortilla española

Red Grapes and Latin White Cheese

Smoked Salmon and Capers on Endives

Champinones al ajillo (Spanish Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce)

Black Olive Paste (Tapenade)

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11 Responses to “Super Bowl Tapas and Snacks (Easy and More Elegant than the Average Tailgate)”

cecilia January 30, 2013 at 9:22 pm #

oh these do look good, of course I will not be watching.. sports atheist that i am .. but I would be happy to serve up a few of these dishes! nice work.. c

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy January 30, 2013 at 9:24 pm #
  
  Do try them! We gridiron atheists (I only believe in proper football = soccer) need something to do while everyone else is glued to the flat screen….
  
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  - cecilia January 30, 2013 at 9:26 pm #
    
    Ah.. woman after my own heart!! and I want to say they will be Glued Flat to the Screen!! The least we can do is feed them! c
  - Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy January 30, 2013 at 9:27 pm #
    
    Indeed!
Susan at Savvy Single Suppers January 30, 2013 at 9:37 pm #

What time should I arrive? It will be quite the trip, driving from Ottawa. But I have 3 – 4 days! These look wonderful and oh, so sophisticated. I shun making appetizers because I don’t have the patience. But I love eating ‘em!

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy January 30, 2013 at 9:44 pm #
  
  I don’t yet know what I am making for Super Bowl! Except yuca salad….Let me know when you are getting close!
  
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  - Susan at Savvy Single Suppers January 31, 2013 at 12:05 am #
    
    In my dreams!
Mad Dog January 31, 2013 at 2:12 pm #

Superbowl reminds me of drinking too much Patron Tequila and smoking cigarettes outside in a garage – a friend took me to a big Superbowl party in Georgia many years ago. I think, to be honest, I’d much rather eat your tapas

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy January 31, 2013 at 5:22 pm #
  
  Sounds like ou had an authentic Super Bowl experience, especially if you smoked during the game and went inside to watch the commercials
  
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  - Mad Dog January 31, 2013 at 5:27 pm #
    
    Ha ha – no smoking these days, but I’m not ready to give up the drink
  - Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy January 31, 2013 at 5:28 pm #

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