500 Tapas: The Only Tapas Compendium You'll Ever Need (500 Series Cookbooks) (500 Cooking (Sellers)) (500...cookbooks/Recipes)

Having recently spent a month in Spain, and a full week in San Sebastian/Bilbao area (home of the famous Basque tapas called "pinxtos"), I bought this little cookbook to help me remember all the delights I'd eaten in the bars and cafes. From "jamon seca" (dry ham) to various cheeses, and especially the combinations of foods we might not put together readily, the recipes in this lovely little book are fabulous and easy to follow. Guests who came for a tapas party are still talking about the array of tapas: "I've never seen or eaten anything like this...amazing and what a treat! So delicious! and fun!" The 500 recipes are actually about 100 recipes plus variations; however, even with those variations sans photos, the cook can have a great time preparing and the guests eating! or have a make-it-yourself tapas party. The photos are super, the book is a handy size for kitchen use, and it's well organized. Very much worth the money!

This book has many great ideas, but the recipes to me seem to be small portions of posh, artsy food rather than what I had for tapas when I was in Andalusia, Spain. Don't get me wrong, there are some "traditional" recipes, and the others look really tasty and I'll make those dishes too. It's just that if you're looking for something which has a more traditional feel then you may be disappointed with this one. Maybe it was the region I'm familiar with vs the vast variety to be found in such a large, diverse country. I'm not an expert, this was just my impression. Also FYI, the 500 recipes are not exactly 500 unique recipes. There are the main versions and then a list of about 4-6 variation suggestions for each main recipe.

This little gem gives you a basic recipe and then several variations. All with pictures. After spending 3 weeks in Spain recently I look forward to trying many of these recipes. They all look yummy and fairly easy to prepare. This is a great change from the standard happy hour fare or makes a great light meal.

I gave this book for Christmas to a friend who had just returned from a visit to Spain. I am going to order one for myself. So many wonderful recipes that are so versatile-from making appetizers to small meals.

The "500" format isn't the right format for this subject, but the author does a good job. The photos and recipes will expand most readers' knowledge and culinary depth. Elevates "bar food" to a higher plane. Also fun to share with a spouse.

I purchased this book as a gift for my daughter who lived in Spain for a year. I have not personally made any of the recipes, but they read well in my judgement as an experienced cook and she seemed pleased to receive it.

Wow, this book has it all. If you only had this one tapas cookbook, it would be all you'd need. Well worth the money.

as a chef I am happy with being able to experiment with Tapas and the variations they have as suggestions.

Great selection of recipes and seller service perfect.

Thanks. The item arrived safely and on time.