five small plate dishes served on a circular table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Tiny plates can cause big confusion, so we'll get right to the point -- tapas are not the same thing as appetizers.

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Years ago on a trip to visit friends in Spain, I experienced the tradition of tapas for the first time. Sitting at an old oak bar in Granada, we ordered small glasses of the house sherry. With it came ...

SEASON FOR NOSHING: WHEN ENTERTAINING, KEEP THINGS SIMPLE: MAKE SPANISH TAPAS AS APPETIZERS The holiday entertaining season is upon us, time to share delicious noshes and sips with friends and family.

This past year, terms like "Super-Size" and "Biggie" accurately described Americans' eating habits. Bake mini pie shells as directed. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, feta cheese, basil leaves and oil.