Read in detailPaella: a conversation to share
Valencia is closely linked with paella and other rice dishes.
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15 flavours and stories: choose a dish or market, explore the conversation around food and collect phrases for everyday exchanges.
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Read in detailChurros: a sweet conversation starter
Hot chocolate with churros is a well-known Madrid combination.
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Read in detailJaén: a landscape with an olive flavour
Jaén is surrounded by olive groves and is known for olive oil production.
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Read in detailLa Boqueria: words between the stalls
La Boqueria is one of Barcelona’s traditional markets.
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Read in detailTortilla: a small question of taste
Spanish tortilla de patata is made with potatoes and eggs. Versions with and without onion invite a conversation about personal preferences.
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Read in detailGazpacho: summer in a bowl
Gazpacho is a cold preparation based on vegetables, including tomatoes. Recipes and ways of serving it vary.
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Read in detailSalmorejo: asking about ingredients
Salmorejo is associated with Córdoba. Tomatoes, bread and olive oil form the basis of this thick cold dish.
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Read in detailBread with tomato: a short order
Pan con tomate combines bread, ripe tomato and olive oil. A simple combination helps introduce breakfast vocabulary.
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Read in detailPintxos: a conversation at the counter
Pintxos are small bites prominent in Basque food culture. In San Sebastián they are closely linked with socialising in bars.
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Read in detailPatatas bravas: how spicy?
Patatas bravas are a familiar potato-and-sauce tapa. The heat and preparation of the sauce can vary.
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Read in detailCroquetas: what is inside?
Croquetas come with different fillings, including mushrooms or cheese. Their appearance alone cannot reliably tell you the ingredients.
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Read in detailManchego: a shared cheese plate
Manchego is made from the milk of Manchega sheep. Its name is linked to the region of La Mancha.
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Read in detailTurrón: two words for texture
Well-known turrón varieties include firm Alicante turrón and soft Jijona turrón. They introduce useful words for the texture of sweets.
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Read in detailHorchata: a cool pause in Valencia
Valencian horchata is made from chufas, small edible tubers. It is often paired with elongated pastries called fartons.
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Read in detailFabada: a hearty taste of Asturias
Fabada is an Asturian dish based on white beans with meat accompaniments. It is an example of Spain’s regional culinary variety.
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