When I thought of New Years Eve, and what I could make the children (and myself!) I instantly wanted Tapas, but traditional Tapas are not a favourite of my family (except me who LOVES Tapas!)
Bento Tapas is something I create on a regular basis.
There are so much variety you can use different cheeses, meats, olives, biscuits, chips, vegetables. I don’t go out to the shops to buy these on purpose, I use what I have already in the cupboards and fridge.
I make these when its movie night, or if we have friends pop over for an afternoon visit, even nights where I don’t want to cook. Something that you can just throw together and put out on the table and let them help themselves.
This is my movie night Bento Tapas when hubby is away!
Varieties you can use:
Cheese:Fried Haloumi, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Feta, Brie, Jarlsberg.
Meat: Salami, Chicken, Ham, Sausage, Chorizo, Frankfurters (my mum calls them Cherrios).
Biscuits: Water Crackers, Rice Crackers, Bread Sticks, Salada, Chips, Tiny Teddies, Marie Biscuits, Nice Biscuits, Chocolate Biscuits.
Vegetables: Carrots, Celery, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Bell Peppers, Avocado, sun-dried vegetables.
Fruits: Watermelon, Rockmelon, Strawberries, Apples, Banana’s (slice and use food picks with these fruits)
Other Nibbles: Dried noodles, peanuts, cashews, almonds, raisins, marshmallows, dried fruits, chips, popcorn, dips
You can put these in separate plastic containers (separated by mini containers or silicone cups), compartment style lunchboxes, plates or tapas plates.
The above picture is a traditional Japanes Bento Plate – if you would like to order one, please contact Little Bento World.
Yum! I would be happy to be served that. My kids would love it too. Rachel x
oh you just made me hungry all over again – looks delish!! x
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I'd probably be tempted to pop some tiny teddies on the adult plate!
looks great x
Yep! I could – and would – eat all of that. Kids and the adults serves! Yum.
Good idea on the medicine cups…we have quite a collection 3 children in…
Looks real yummy! And that certainly is a top tip with the medicine cups!
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
its been a sauce-saver thats for sure
Very nice presentation, looks yum!
Very nice presentation, looks yum!
Oh, thanks for these great ideas! I've just started getting into the idea of lots of little tapas dishes rather than one big deal. Those olives look totally YUM!
mm I love tapas.. having one for dinner tonight – because the husband is out and because I can.. (watch out tomorrow for the post!)
yum yum and yum, that is all Miss Bento lunch Queen xx
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oh you are too kind M’lady! xx
I love compartments – airplane food is my fave – so this appeals to me! Yummo xx
me too!! I LOVE airplane food!!
Look at you on WordPress! So exciting! It’s like you’re all grown up
Yum, thanks for these great ideas!
That’s a great idea!! I really must talk to you more about this stuff as I scramble around looking for food ideas for “Charlie’s Lunchbox” on my Cheer Chick Charlie website.
http://www.CheerChickCharlie.com
I post a new snack idea every month for kids to make for themselves either for lunch or snacks. And I am seriously struggling!!
Would love your advice/collaboration if you are interested …
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
They look great. I want the adult plate with a few marshmallows on mine please