The Flavors

Traditional tastes and daredevil dishes

What's the story behind some of Spain's most iconic dishes?

Paella

The Moors introduced rice to Spain over 1,200 years ago, making Valencia the home of paella

Tortilla de patatas

The magical fairytale-style legend behind the Spanish tortilla

Croquetas

From the court of French king Louis XIV to the croquetas we know today

Different landscapes, different produce

Discover the cuisines of Spain by region

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The Cuisine of Catalonia

Where the mountains meet the sea

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The Cuisine of Basque Country

A pleasure for the senses

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The Cuisine of Eastern Spain

Traditional recipes beyond the rice

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The Cuisine of Galicia

Europe's fishing port

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The Cuisine of Andalucía

Between mountains, fields, and coasts

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The Cuisines of the North

La Rioja, Navarre, Asturias, Aragon, and Cantabria

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The Cuisine of the Islands

Local produce conditioned by the sea, the land and climate

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Inland Spain's Regional Cuisine

Hearty and tasty recipes filled with history and tradition

The Wine Map of Spain

Travel around Spain and explore...

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Spanish gastronomy goes global

EDITORIAL FEATURE

Rafael Ansón on how Spanish ideas changed the world of food

President of Real Academia Española de Gastronomía on the 'cuisine of freedom'

EDITORIAL FEATURE

How food works across cultures, by Mexican chef Martha Ortiz

The fascination with Otherness in the history of gastronomy

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Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa on why Spain reminds him of home

The culinary parallels between Spain and Japan

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Maria Garcia Muriel on the Spanish desserts adopted by Latin America

Three delicious dishes and how they got so popular

EDITORIAL FEATURE

Veggie Dishes from Spain

Three delicious recipes for meat-free meals

Feast your eyes

Discover more about Spain's star products

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Iberic Ham

Real Academia de Gastronomía

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Olive Oil

Real Academia de Gastronomía

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Sherry

Real Academia de Gastronomía

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Canned Fruits and Vegetables

Real Academia de Gastronomía

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Canned Seafood

Real Academia de Gastronomía

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Pastries and Desserts

Real Academia de Gastronomía

Every dish tells a story

The Amazing Stories Behind Traditional Vegetable Dishes

Including some creative cooking tips from history

From Bullfighting to 'Old Clothes'

The unique origins of Spanish meat dishes

How Basque Fishermen May Have Got to America Before Columbus

And other amazing stories from the history of Spainsh seafood

Classic food, new tricks

Spanish chefs take you on a journey from tradition to modernity

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Tapas: From Tradition to the Avant-Garde

With chef Paco Roncero

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Unusual and Surprising Recipes Made from Canned Ingredients

With chefs Pepe Solla and Juan Antonio Medina

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