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![Classic Fried Whitebait (Fried Tiny Fish), fried fish and lemon wedges on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/NrzVoOysgX8ZDxy_A4nrLMnzB2s=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-fried-whitebait-with-aioli-1300842-hero-01-5d438ccc612f413ca7a06e26757f8378.jpg)
10 Best Anchovy Recipes
![Cafe con leche](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/MAeTOUW_fKQ2uQRSvze2XXR1NUo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-cafe-con-leche-4796804-hero-03-ede45c0050e544598fde9a0407060b0a.jpg)
Cafe Con Leche
![Family toasting wineglasses at table in yard](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/dz3ZOTLn7JOqJjZVl2zFxHWANMc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/family-toasting-wineglasses-at-table-in-yard-800406930-5b437a0246e0fb0037d1f726.jpg)
La Comida: What's in a Traditional Spanish Lunch
![Galician Turnover or Pasties](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PkSA5-xsuIu0mkKQzlxrqwPCgf4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/empanadas200x184-57bbea4b5f9b58cdfde07241.jpg)
Empanadillas Gallegas (Galician Turnovers) Recipe
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12 Indispensable Ingredients for Spanish Cooking
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Tortas de Aceite (Spanish Olive Oil Crackers)
![Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Q5t6KFYbRluLrZupe0MOixCqHkY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3_spanish_garlic_shrimp-5bb4f83c4cedfd0026ac564b.jpg)
14 Classic Spanish Christmas Recipes
![Tarta de Santiago](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/-8G8Wp-kE8z5bBDq_2aRHDSCQWc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4468270034_ba76ccd06f_o-56a8d2fc3df78cf772a0fbbd.jpg)
Tarta de Santiago (St. James' Cake)
![Gambas al Ajillo: Spanish Garlic Shrimp Tapas](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/d_PAWuVCU2KTy8CaU_3exuQrKxs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-garlic-shrimp-recipe-gambas-al-ajillo-3083706-Final-5bae692d4cedfd002695da3f.jpg)
The 9 Best Spanish Tapas
![Pimientos Rellenos de Atun - Peppers Stuffed With Tuna](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/87Y-n2HveL1BjJJpiwQ0r_lXvMU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffed-peppers-5826e75d5f9b58d5b1191b68.jpg)
Cold Tapas Summer Party Menu
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Menus to Host a Parrillada (Barbecue in Spanish)
![Spanish Grilled Eggplant With Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/S8QuUrCqpWALyOpvYeZ05tof_vA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-eggplant-with-tomato-vinaigrette-recipe-3083668-hero-01-357d60f94a9640708f552ef1a16ad8ea.jpg)
Spanish Eggplant With Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
![Baby razor clams, tomato rubbed on bread, bread; olives; white wine](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PW0LocIQCPz0OayFdyfMpTdKbqE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/118465226-56a8d2e65f9b58b7d0f57825.jpg)
The Mealtimes and Culinary Customs of Spain
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Spanish Omelet—Tortilla Española
![Fresh paella in pan on wooden table](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ZHiDuNOTKtV-9-7wBmIpIEp70ME=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fresh-paella-in-pan-on-wooden-table-556668991-582a0a375f9b58d5b194de17.jpg)
An Introduction to Spanish Paella
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What Are Tapas and Where Do They Come From?
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How to Select the Right Rice for Paella
![Olive oil in a cruet, garlic, and herbs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/5cbDwqW6BrtApY_t_YOp75auVvk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/olive-oil--oregano-and-garlic--1159445022-38919bfe1bc149e39faafbd2c13a9b80.jpg)
An Introduction to Spanish Cuisine
![Classic Madeira sauce for roasts and plants](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/7vIMRxVxZxawaj1mczbrzWpMvzg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-madeira-sauce-996101-hero-03-d7a4839f6e1c4c57bb7c5c7c2fc994be-328708d5c2044fd28303ba1f78393d04.jpg)
Classic Madeira Sauce for Roasts and Steaks
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What Is Sherry Wine?
![Gambas al Ajillo Recipe (Spanish Garlic Shrimp Tapas) in a pan, with toasted bread](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/TgF5bZtssp_Ufw05g4FpRmGhlXc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-garlic-shrimp-recipe-gambas-al-ajillo-3083706-hero-01-e1fca926ef2f4d649666aa0ae58642e7.jpg)
Gambas al Ajillo Recipe (Spanish Garlic Shrimp Tapas)
![Spanish Leche Frita Dessert](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Ta71H1nFlME1kwJYRbwNa7uHkKw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-leche-frita-dessert-recipe-3083597-hero-01-91e8fedc48394f64b8a5b276ff794bfa.jpg)
Spanish Leche Frita Dessert Recipe
![Spanish tomato sauce in a glass jar](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PrQwh8JmebltrC9r4Ko_UI2wCHU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-tomato-sauce-sofrito-sauce-recipe-3083539-hero-02-5c187bd946e0fb0001553330.jpg)
Spanish Sofrito
![Spanish Pasta With Chorizo and Tomatoes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Q1mEEJ4jaktC8RludKntGp0ZfPw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/pasta-with-chorizo-and-tomato-sauce-recipe-3083354-hero-03-284efae6955b4263a304d7669e5b4f36.jpg)
Spanish Pasta With Chorizo and Tomatoes
![Wooden bowl full of made tripe, chorizo, blood sausage and chickpeas in a spicy sauce. There is a gray checkered napkin under the bowl and a wooden spoon next to the dish. Above the bowl there are broken up pieces of bread.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/T8s2z3nq8L6sCxXz5OjBSICBQX8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-madrid-style-tripe-recipe-callos-madrilenos-3082870-b5f6398b4eaa430ab5f6f9d391698274.jpg)
Callos Madrilenos: Madrid-Style Tripe
![Chocolate Turron](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/t_pfVPcCRZaaqE3N4R4J8mpfSp0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/turron-web-5a259a9322fa3a0037a91caa.jpg)
All About Turron, a Spanish Christmas Sweet
![Spanish chicken with rice](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/37Pm6MccKElfOAcQhHgwnxm3Qko=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-spanish-style-chicken-recipe-3083362-5543_preview-5b0ec4413418c60038ba4c48.jpeg)
Spanish Chicken With Tomato Sofrito Sauce
![Paella](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/TQph8LEHE7ENl0ly3CnThImoR3Q=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/147216806-56a8d2e13df78cf772a0fa43.jpg)
Spain's Food and the 6 Different Culinary Regions
![Merluza a la sidra](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/l6H8hbgUlv9MCYK44Y5B3mPz0nE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/merluza-582823f75f9b58d5b16644d7.jpg)
The Food of Asturias
![Easy Spanish almond cookies recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3lqDARXzndYQMGDxz5TrnguOR3o=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-spanish-almond-cookies-recipe-3082851-hero-18a604b7ee7143fbbc3817962a535d1b.jpg)
Top 4 Traditional Spanish Christmas Cookie Recipes
![Poblano Pepper Relish](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/wi-yRebnZhjIH0lMnzELgB6Syjo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/PoblanoPepperRelish-56b7433b5f9b5829f837eb0a.jpg)
Easy Poblano Pepper Relish
![Romesco sauce recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/M57UlGdaa7McHsConXOxqCkdy60=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/romesco-sauce-recipe-salsa-3083532-hero-01-d348f12097174bddaf7482224b34e631.jpg)
Romesco Sauce
![Spanish Local Meals](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Lv_BqUYfsmUfhdtUhbFTU7VsTI8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-local-meals-901005706-5a99890ceb97de0036ae6f00.jpg)
The Food of the Canary Islands
![Close-Up Of Fresh Bocadillo Served On Table](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/is4S5n1HE5p45VKbOCLrLRxzYgY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/close-up-of-fresh-bocadillo-served-on-table-654716565-584487e43df78c0230094e2b.jpg)
Learn to Tell the Difference Between a Sandwich and a Bocadillo
![Chicken adobo](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/YcAWAV-UwwJslVCpKeUX9p2iY8w=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/chicken-adobo-58295ef63df78c6f6a64ee88.jpg)
Spanish Adobo Marinades for Chicken, Beef, and Pork
![Mantecados](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/N5xhXN0fdujDH2ZXU9jXZEJ0Snc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/mantecados-recipe-traditional-spanish-crumble-cakes-3083014-a1795c1888e9472f8eab09f7dcede938.jpg)
Mantecados: Traditional Spanish Crumble Cakes
![Various cheeses](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QzflfmTFYX7v-C9pPmGRrN_a3Rw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/148505266-56a126545f9b58b7d0bc8042.jpg)
Drunken Goat Cheese (Murcia Al Vino)
How to Make Café Con Leche (Coffee With Milk)
![Patatas alioli](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/zcuGgiBiPVCVzE_NkDZ8qUZZHd8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-157334250-87882afca8344295b747182b3eb28d08.jpg)
Patatas Alioli: Alioli Potatoes
![Polvorones: Spanish Almond Cookies](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/hng7aNGhaRn3-EMiobfvHt-a8pQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/polvorones-recipe-almond-cookies-3083024-hero-011-7341fd7bef684ebbaf43016d512000c1.jpg)
Spanish Polvorones
![An array of cakes and sweets of Burgos](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/UtlypDoebBoWY5n2nhkMUD3T7_8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/burgos-582812933df78c6f6aefcea8.jpg)
Exploring the Food of Castilla-Leon
![Gambas al Ajillo: Spanish Garlic Shrimp Tapas](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/d_PAWuVCU2KTy8CaU_3exuQrKxs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-garlic-shrimp-recipe-gambas-al-ajillo-3083706-Final-5bae692d4cedfd002695da3f.jpg)
The Food of El Pais Vasco
![Fresh paella in pan](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kMOTDf0sTCpyt3XBIzxifrA3AY4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fresh-paella-in-pan-on-wooden-table-556668991-5843564b5f9b5851e5745d5a.jpg)
Seafood Paella With Pork and Chicken
![Empanada Gallega, Tart with tuna and vegetables on a wooden cutting board](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/9QRqFbQOsqFIQoSD2vEdJgHYfGw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-galician-tuna-pie-recipe-3083166-3929ac3fdd894fe5baab73da5408326c.jpg)
Galician Tuna Pie (Empanada Gallega de Bonito)
![Cecina on a wooden turntable with rosemary on top of a wooden table](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/w5Tz8dVFeDG2N670-HvQ_qgWaMU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-cecina-spanish-cured-air-dried-beef-3083652-a7f5a0abfe0a4e0c813f4f1492e910a9.jpg)
Cecina: Spanish Cured, Air-Dried Beef
![Arroz doce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/LAPd9uY8B02EUKGUBSV47jkJMbc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/171666906-56a762e05f9b58b7d0ea02c3.jpg)
Creamy Portuguese Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce)
![Spanish Braised Octopus in Paprika Sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Hs4Wzixey4ZzCPeaSxr5jbKEICI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-braised-octopus-in-paprika-sauce-1300677-hero-01-e4fe7254bcfa494e87ac4185bea165f3.jpg)
Spanish Braised Octopus in Paprika Sauce
![Mixed green salad](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/22hG-cVQXOgdFtDjMSrLEFyAeq4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/102280522-57bbec525f9b58cdfde195f3.jpg)
Spanish Mixed Green Salad (Ensalada Mixta)
![Spanish Beef Stew](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/JotWRKAKUI1_gdWfDDoQCeOHDcA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-beef-stew-92928707-5ace1da404d1cf003760a8ce.jpg)
Easy Spanish Recipes
![Crema Catalana](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/21EMWQNFKu26anDUR2ZD5XJKeco=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/200346176-001-57bbe96f3df78c87638ffaba.jpg)
Authentic Crema Catalana
![Spanish Cream-Filled Pastries](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/gCaAnaEjBQRAsKgBtGWgR6scltY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/miguelitos1500x1125-56a8d3183df78cf772a0fc85.jpg)
Miguelitos: Spanish Cream-Filled Pastry
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Bacalao con Tomate Recipe
![A brown ceramic bowl that has three pieces of cod topped with parsley, garlic, and red peppers The bowl sits on top of a straw like napkin and everything sits on top of a wooden table.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Nw7RXnUms0rMlgvATf1fLwx9sCc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-cod-with-pil-pil-sauce-recipe-3083183-7743179205f0451887b6dd5ab0f5e973.jpg)
Spanish Cod With Pil Pil Sauce
![Pimentón](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/06Cz9oNCj1WlPfq40Ltuenc5_oA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Spanishsmokedpaprika-56a8d2f43df78cf772a0fb3c.jpg)
Spanish Paprika: Pimentón
![Spanish patatas bravas](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/28MAFiSYVgtKdKpa3ImZ6rjXiKM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-patatas-bravas-recipe-3083718-hero-01-6b6c963b3bca4bbbbe626324e05fd627.jpg)
Spanish Patatas Bravas
Mojo de Cilantro or Spanish Cilantro Green Sauce
![A blue plate underneath a brown bowl filled with veggies in a line such as eggplant, anchovies, and peppers. There is a fork and spoon leaning over the bowl and the entire thing is sitting on a white table.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/0GizOUDwZ6udwB2mZ3_XsrMgQDg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-escalivada-recipe-catalan-roasted-pepper-eggplant-and-onions-3083750-2007babe99e043f584ab243d7b8d40f1.jpg)
Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Pepper, Eggplant and Onions)
![Spanish menu](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QduVAagu1DafklrSvHOSlXse6Mo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spanish-menu-tortilla-espa-ola-champi-ones-610931712-584352155f9b5851e5744132.jpg)
The Menu del Dia in Spanish Cuisine and Culture
![Beef steaks cooking on a parrilla](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Lf7nbv8VaUqVfxroz4cFSV_p2MA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/parrillagrillAmaiaCastells-6630215f2a3d4e01b19322229aee8064.jpg)
What Is a Parrilla?
![Spanish flan with caramel sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/xBUkPZtfmfk0Lcq6dYBgQWFtwUQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-vanilla-flan-recipe-3083004-hero-01-c35413e8d6934b109ba654bb6fad85dd.jpg)
Easy Spanish Flan With Caramel Sauce