turrón
Spanish dessert of almond nougat and served at Christmas
Chorizo
spicy, Spanish pork sausage
Patatas bravas
Potatoes are fried in oil with spicy cayenne hot sauce
Croqueta
Spanish croquette is a fried dumpling served as a snack with meats and vegetables
Mejillones
Mussels
Vino
wine
Paella
A dish made with rice, saffron, chicken, and mixed seafood.
Gambas al ajillo
Sauteed garlic shrimp (served as a tapa often)
Spanish tortilla
An omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and onion
Gazpacho
Cold tomato soup
Bocadillo
Spanish baguette sandwich (often with Iberian ham)
Anchoas
Anchovies
Jamon ibérico
Spanish ham/cured leg of pork
Tapas
Small appetizers and snacks, often served with drinks
Queso de cabrales
A Spanish bleu cheese made with goat's cheese
Padrones
Spanish peppers (naturally mild) fried in olive oil
pisto
Spanish version of ratatouille made of onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes with chorizo
Aceitunas
Olives
Bacalao
Spanish cod (with tomato sauce or garlic and olive oil)
cochinillo asado
roast suckling pig