Chocolate desserts are perfect for a Spanish-themed party.
Spanish foods are becoming more popular as more people discover the charms of the tastes of tapas and other the norm in most households in the United States; even small children crave the spicy taste of these types of foods. Throwing a party with Spanish party foods is an enjoyable way to have friends and relatives over and to give your party a little zing. Serving Spanish foods is appropriate for elegant parties where you invite business associates or even casual parties where you indulge in traditional Spanish foods.
Tapas Party
Tapas parties are gaining in popularity all around the world. Tapas are Spanish finger foods or appetizers. For instance, whole marinated olives, cheeses, nuts, dried fruits and cured meats are appropriate for tapas, according to Southern California Home and Outdoor. In addition, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, cheese wheels and crusty breads make affordable choices for this type party. You can add small dishes filled with delectable chocolates for your guests to nibble on for dessert. This type of meal makes it easy for your guests to mingle with other party attendees throughout the evening.
Wine and Cheese Party
Spanish wines have enjoyed a resurgence in the last decade, according to Southern California Home and Outdoor. Spain ranks third in the world in wine production. Bold red wines, such as Tempranillos and Garnachas, go well with meat appetizers such as beef kebabs and saffron meatballs. Manchego is the country's most well-known cheese and is made from sheep's milk, according to Cheese from Spain. It has a buttery, slightly nutty taste and goes well with hearty breads and sun-dried tomatoes. Cabras is a blue cheese with an intense flavor that goes well with full-bodied red wines. You can also opt for a sparkling white cava, Spain's version of champagne.
Dessert Party
Spanish people enjoy fruit as desserts, such as peras al vino, which are pears in red wine. Sherry is a bold tasting dessert wine that goes well with chocolate and other desserts dishes, but you can also serve gourmet coffees and cocoas at this type party. Spanish puddings and custards, such as crema catalana, which is cold custard topped with caramel, as well as tiramisu and natillas, which is custard served cold with cinnamon, are smooth, rich tasting desserts. Or you can offer white chocolate mousse and tarta de cappuchino, which is a cake flavored with cappuccino. Pastries are also popular, including profiteroles, apple tarts (tartas de manzana) and buñuelos.
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