Tapas consists of appetizing little dishes of bite-sized food, usually eaten before or after dinner, and has become a Spanish way of life. Served in bars all over Spain, good tapas is all about the perfect marriage of food, drink and conversation. Now, for the first time, "The Book of Tapas" presents a complete guide to this convivial way of eating with over 250 recipes that can be served with drinks in typical Spanish style, or combined to create a feast to share with friends.

They are simple to prepare in any kitchen and yet utterly authentic, enabling any aspiring cook to make their first attempt at cooking Spanish food, or helping more experienced cooks to expand their repertoire. Also included in this book are modern tapas recipes from some of the world's best-known tapas chefs, including Jose Andres, Albert Adria, Albert Raurich, Jose Manuel Pizarro, and Sam and Eddie Hart. The book's authors, Simone and Ines Ortega, are the ultimate authorities on traditional cooking in Spain.

Hardcover. 432 pages