Spanish Food Culture

Learn the ins and outs of Spanish food culture. Spanish ingredients, Spanish food traditions, and more. Spanish cuisine is delicious and historic, learn more about it with these articles.

New to Spanish food? Start with this list of the top Spanish recipes. Want to learn more about Spanish ingredients? Try the guide to Spanish ham, Spanish cheese, smoked Spanish paprika, or olive oil.

Got a sweet tooth? Don’t miss this list of top Spanish desserts.

17 Spanish Christmas Gifts for Foodies – Holiday Gift Guide

Lauren Aloise

The holidays are a time to share your love for the special people in your life via gifts. But I often find it difficult to know what to buy people these days! So I default to a classic no-fail strategy: when in doubt, I gift food! Read on for...

13 Spanish Foods to Warm You Up This Winter

Lauren Aloise

Traditional winter food in Spain is comfort food at its very best! Think warm and delicious mugs of hot chocolate, piping hot stews, and soupy rice. Read on for the best of Spanish winter dishes (and recipes!). Update Notice: This post was originally published on December 8, 2014 and...

Holiday Foods in Spain

Lauren Aloise

Holiday foods in Spain are hearty, delicious, and meant to share! Today Erin talks about some of the most traditional Spanish holiday foods and how to enjoy them. Update Notice: This post was originally published on December 20, 2011 and was updated with new photos and text on November...

15 Spanish Christmas Recipes for a Traditional Holiday Feast

Amy Bingham

Christmas is a time for eating, drinking, and being together here in Spain. Discover the most traditional Christmas foods in Spain with these delicious Spanish recipes for a classic holiday feast! Update Notice: This post was originally published on December 14, 2015 and was updated with new photos and...

7 Must-Try Spanish Rice Dishes (That Aren’t Paella)

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsey shares some of the best Spanish rice dishes that (surprise!) are NOT paella! And I have to say, my favorite (arroz con bogavante) is worth the trip to Galicia alone! When most people outside of Spain think of Spanish rice, paella usually comes to mind. And not...

The Best Kitchen Stores in Madrid – Where to Stock Up on Cooking Essentials

Melissa Haun

Madrid’s streets are crowded with restaurants and bars offering delicious Spanish specialties at every turn. It can be hard to resist the menus del día and tempting tapas, but if you’re here for the long haul, at some point you’ll need to stock your own kitchen and start eating...

Spanish Food Culture