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.

What do Kids Eat in Spain? Top Spanish Recipes for Kids

Lindsey Zimmerman

Fun fact: there's really no such thing as "kid food" in Spain! When mealtime rolls around, Spanish children usually dig in to whatever the adults are eating—be it seafood, fish, stews or steaks.

The Complete Guide to Spanish Paprika

Lindsey Zimmerman

It's the spice that makes chorizo red, stews hearty, bravas sauce spicy, Galician octopus smokey and mojo picón fiery. Pimentón, AKA Spanish paprika, is as fundamental to Spanish cooking as black pepper is to kitchens across the US.

What Is Merienda? 10 Popular Spanish Snack Foods

Lauren Aloise

When the late afternoon or early evening rolls around, people all across Spain sit down to eat—but it's not quite dinnertime yet. (In fact, it won't be for a couple more hours!) Instead, this time of day is reserved for the sacred merienda.

Traditional Spanish Holidays & Festive Foods

Melissa Haun

Spain loves a good celebration—as evidenced by the abundance of Spanish holidays and traditions throughout the year. Every festivo is a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy all kinds of traditional treats!

Baking with Olive Oil: Substitute for Butter & Vegetable Oils

Lauren Aloise

The concept of baking with olive oil may be new to even the most experienced home cooks. Can you just substitute olive oil for vegetable oil in a recipe? And how do you substitute olive oil for butter? Is it even possible—and what proportions would you even use if...

Guide to Spanish Olive Oil

Lauren Aloise

If you live in Spain, it's impossible for olive oil not to be a part of your daily life. We douse our toast with it for breakfast, swirl it over our salads for lunch, and begin practically every recipe with it for dinner.

Spanish Food Culture