What are typical tapas from Madrid?
A typical tapa from Madrid (which can also be found elsewhere in Spain) might be Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp), croquetas (croquettes) and Pincho Moruno (marinated pork skewers). From Barcelona, Pa amb Tomaquet (garlic and tomato bread, perhaps with a thin slice of cured ham or anchovy on top) and Esqueixada or Xato (both cod salads). Desserts for Madrid could be Torrijas (sautéed bread in honey syrup) and Bartolillos (custard-filled fried pastries), and for Barcelona, Crema Catalana (sugar crusted custard). You should find most of these recipes in my book “The Foods and Wines of Spain” or “Delicioso! The Regional Cooking of Spain”.