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.

Foods like chips and dip, sliders, and mozzarella sticks are culinary wonders: Small, shareable plates bring people together at mealtime. Spanish tapas — small appetizers and snacks served both hot ...

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 ...

The holiday entertaining season is upon us, time to share delicious noshes and sips with friends and family. One of the easiest ways to entertain is to slice, dice and marinate a few Spanish tapas, ...

Hors d'oeuvres. Tapas. Appetizers. Small plates. There are many names and countries of origin for those little bites of deliciousness. From canapés and dips to dumplings and kabobs, the small plate is ...

San Francisco is home to such a diverse spread of cultural dishes that there's no way SFGATE's food team could cover them all in one swoop. With the cost of living hitting our dining budgets the ...

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.

Tapas, Spanish appetizers served hot or cold, are trending on many Phoenix restaurant menus, from classics like croquetas to a Southwest take on ceviche. Whether you're craving authentic or ...