Red Wine Sangria   and/or
 

 

White Wine Sangria

Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect beverage for warm summer get-togethers. Sangria is a refreshing drink that is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion.

Depending on the ingredients used, sangria can be a light thirst-quencher or a potent cocktail that can set heads spinning. Adjust the amounts of liquor according to mood and your guests.

First Course - Tapas
According to how many dinner guests you will be serving, will determine how many Tapas to serve. Serve enough for everyone to be able to sample each Tapa. Remember these are to be considered appetizers and not a main course. Serve a selection of Spanish wines with the Tapas.
 

Tortilla Espanola - Spanish Omelet
The Spanish omelets is, without a doubt, Spain's most commonly served dish. It is a favorite appetizer served in Spanish cafes and bars. It can also be eaten at breakfast or as a light supper.

Steamed Clams
What could be easier to make and more delicious than steamed clams with butter?  I can't think of anything else!
 

Crab Cakes with Orange-Dill Sauce
What could be better than a low fat and low calorie delicious crab cake?
 

Cantaloupe with Black Pepper, Oil, and Vinegar
Chunks of melon are dressed with black pepper, vinegar ,and olive oil. Very refreshing!

or

The syrupy twang of good aged balsamic vinegar and the gently floral flavor of fleur de sel meld with the juicy interior of the opened figs. And the toasted hazelnuts layer a faint autumnal smokiness over the whole thing.

Roasted Olives with Fennel
and Lemon
This is a definite winner! Once you taste roasted olives, you'll wonder why you haven't roasted them before.

or

Andalusian Marinated Green Olives
Fragrant with herbs and spices, these olive are fantastic! The longer they marinate, the tastier they become.

Spanish Tomato Toast
This simple but delightful combination of toasted bread and tomatoes is a classic Catalan tapa served before the meal. In every village and restaurant in Spain, they make a simple tapa called "pan con tomate", bread with tomatoes.
 

Second Course - Palate Cleanser


Mozzarella Martini with Fresh Tomato Consomme
These Fresh Tomato Consommé Martinis are absolutely beautiful, as well as refreshing!

If vine-ripened tomatoes are out of season to make the above Mozzarella Martini, make a delicious sorbet:
Champagne Grapefuit Sorbet

Third Course - Main Course


Shrimp Paella
The amounts of the ingredients are relative and it does not matter if you use more of one and less of another or chose not to use some at all. The vital thing is the preparation of the rice so that it comes out loose.

Fourth Course - Dessert


Flan de Narajana (Orange Flan)
A very light and tasty custard to end the meal. Flan may be prepared in a large flan dish or in individual ramekins.