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Arroz con pollo

This traditional Spanish dish combines delicious spiced rice and vegetables with tender chicken to bring a unbeatable one-pot family dinner.

Basque cheesecake served with orange slices and marmalade

Classic Basque cheesecake

Creamy and soft on the inside, caramelised on the outside.

Barbecued leg of lamb

Our Spanish-style leg of lamb is perfect for feeding a crowd.

slices of grilled bread on chopping board topped with roasted truss tomatoes and jamon

Spanish tomato bread (pan con tomate)

Our delicious take on pan con tomate, the Spanish breakfast staple, snack or tapa.

Slow-cooker beef cheeks in pedro ximénez

A delicious dinner party main perfect for the cooler months.

Quince paste

This classic sweet quince paste is a great accompaniment to cheese, or can be melted down and used in fruit tarts and pies.

Marinated olives

Create your own delicious marinade that will suit either green or black olives.

Seafood and chorizo paella

This seafood paella is loaded with traditional flavours of chorizo and seafood, in a deliciously spiced rice broth.

Churros

True indulgence doesn't get much better than this. Dipping fried doughy goodness into rich hot chocolate.Yum!

Spanish tortilla with chorizo salsa

This gorgeous Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla brings together Spain's most iconic flavours.

Prawn jambalaya

Spice things up with this one-pot Cajun rice dish.

Tuscan tomato bread soup

Try this rich and warming tomato and bread soup to warm up your winter evenings.

Romesco sauce with eggplant and zucchini

Traditionally served with fish, this tomato and capsicum based sauce works wonderfully with chargrilled zucchini's and eggplant.

Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew

Warm you up from the inside out.

Leche frita (fried milk)

Leche frita are deep-fried custard shapes tossed in cinnamon sugar.

Substitute barramundi with any other firm white fleshed fish. If you catch any fresh fish, this recipe is fabulous to highlight the fish’s freshness. The ceviche can be served as a canapé, spoon the ceviche into small glasses with the toasts laid across the top of the glass or serve it in Asian spoons. Substitute […]

Churros with chilli sugar & caramel sauce

For the full effect, serve with a small cup of thick, rich hot chocolate.

Churros cake with chocolate ganache and dulce de leche

A fabulous fusion layer cake.

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Trifle torta

Trifle and cake make a perfect combo.

Spanish pork and chorizo soup

Slow-cooked for tender pork with full flavour.

Vegan dulce de leche

Rich, indulgent and completely vegan!

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Smoky beans with chorizo

Rich and smoky Spanish-style beans with chorizo make an easy dinner or tasty breakfast idea.

Spanish fish casserole

Create this flavour-packed casserole in no time at all.

Churros with hot chocolate

True indulgence doesn't get much better than this. Dipping fried doughy goodness into rich hot chocolate.Yum!

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Spanish frittata

This traditional Spanish frittata is packed full of flavour from the potatoes, tomatoes and fresh herbs. This dish makes a healthy lunch or dinner. Enjoy it warm out of the oven or chilled for a lunch time snack.

Sensational Spanish recipes

You don't need to hop on a plane to experience the best of the cuisine.

Our best Spanish recipes for dinner and dessert

Whether you're dreaming of the beaches of San Sebastian or of practicing your flamenco in Sevilla, cooking up one of these tasty recipes will transport you straight to the beautiful streets of Spain, all without leaving your kitchen. We have recipes for a colourful seafood paella that's sure to be a winning dinner dish and a decadent boca negra cake for dessert. There's also a fun boozy jug of white summer sangria that pairs perfectly with just about everything. So why not treat your tastebuds to the flavours of Spain and cook up a feast this weekend?

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Vegetarian paella

A traditional dish from Andalusia, paella is usually associated with seafood, not surprising when you consider the ancient fishing traditions of the area, chicken and chorizo. This vegetarian version manages to pack in loads of flavour without the meat.

Quick and easy seafood paella recipe

This easy paella recipe will have a bright and tasty seafood dinner on the table in less than half an hour.

Chicken and chorizo paella in a slow cooker

This slow cooker paella recipe takes this delicious Valencian dish and gives it the benefit of modern convenience.

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Baked chorizo and white beans

Easy to make and reheat the next day, this flavourful chorizo and white bean bake is a speedy weeknight dinner and workday lunch saviour.

Easy Spanish paella recipes

Originating in Valencia, Spain, this vibrant, versatile dish is always a crowd-pleaser. Think fluffy, fragrant rice teamed with a variety of seafood, chicken and chorizo, all simmered to perfection in a large pan - yum!

Orange and pomegranate sangria

You'll have to start this one up to 12 hours ahead but the wait will be worth it! Just one taste of this beautiful white Summer sangria and you'll be transported straight to the beaches of Barcelona.

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Spanish-style roast chicken

A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Spanish-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with zucchini.

Saffron rice with seared squid

Seared baby squid tops our fragrant saffron-infused paella for one seriously stunning Spanish spread.

Braised chicken with sherry and green olives

Sensational Spanish cuisine extends far beyond tapas and paella and this beautiful braised chicken dish is the proof. Baked in Spanish sherry and served with roast vegetables, it's one flavour-packed meal!

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Pimientos de Padron

These mild chillies hail from Padron in a northwestern province of Spain. Lightly fried and finished off with a sprinkle of sea salt, they're the perfect quick addition to any tapas or dinner spread.

Sherry cherry and chocolate tart

With an easy shortcrust pastry base, sherry-infused morello cherries and a crumbly choc-almond topping, this Spanish-inspired tart recipe makes the perfect dessert idea. Serve it up with double cream.

Barbecued steak with white bean puree and chimichurri

Grilled tender steak with a tangy green South American sauce. Perfect for the warmer. And ideal for diabetics, too.

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Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole

Feed the family this Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole for dinner tonight - wholesome, warming, and full of delicious authentic flavour!

What’s for dinner? Winter warmers

Make the most of the cooler months with our hearty slow-cooked stews, casseroles and curries. We've selected delicious flavours from around the globe that will have your family looking forward to dinnertime. Our quick chicken cacciatore will become a favourite. And there's no better time to get the slow cooker out and make light work of our Mexican beef chilli mole. Or for a vegetarian option, you can't beat our parmesan, spinach and bean ragu, ready when you walk through the door!

Spanish oxtail and chickpea soup

Warm yourself up on a winter's night with this hearty and delicious Spanish oxtail and chickpea soup.

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Spanish-style barbecued seafood with garlicky mayonnaise

Jazz up your next barbecue with these spicy prawns and whiting fillets served alongside fresh vegetables and herb aioli.

White summer sangria

Start your summer party the right (and easy) way with this crowd-pleasing cocktail. Our recipe for white wine sangria is so delicious and takes just five minutes.

Beetroot gazpacho

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Sparkling white sangria

A refreshing drink that’s easy to make, this sangria also looks fantastic with jewel-like fruit studded throughout. With the addition of kiwifruit and kiwiberries, I’ve given this Spanish tipple a local twist. For an easy non-alcoholic version, simply replace the bubbles with lemonade. If you prefer not to use too much sugar, add soda water […]

Gazpacho

You could use Spanish sherry vinegar in place of the red wine, if preferred. For a more smoky flavor, grill capsicums over coals, without oil, turning them as they blacken. If you have a juicer on hand, use this to juice your vegetables in Step 4, instead of the blender. Note

Sausage paella

This will certainly satisfy your protein requirements for the day. Bring family and friends together with a steaming serve of this Spanish classic and enjoy.

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Spanish sausage hotpot

Buy large char-grilled red capsicum from the deli counter. If unavailable, use drained capsicum strips from a jar, available in the condiments aisle of supermarkets. Note

Spanish-style baked bean omelette

Wild rice and chorizo salad

It may seem like a lot of dressing, but the rice will soak it all up. Note

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Scrambled eggs with chorizo

Next time you fancy a fry-up, try our scrambled eggs with chorizo. This Spanish sausage made with coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chillies is a tasty and sophisticated alternative to bacon.

Spanish chicken stew

This rich Spanish chicken stew is infused with saffron, a popular spice in Spanish cooking. The best saffron is the most expensive spice in the world as it must be harvested by hand.

Party piñata cake

Surprise and delight at your little one's next birthday with this amazing party piñata cake. Watch little faces light up with glee as they discover the sweet treasures contained within the chocolate shell.

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Chorizo and potato galette with green olives

This light and crispy potato galette has a definite Spanish flavour, thanks to the chorizo, olives and paprika that tops it. A quick and easy dish that's perfect for a light summer lunch with friends.

Spicy tomato and rice-filled squid

Try this delicious Spanish-inspired stuffed squid recipe for an impressive starter or lunch.

Spinach and cheese quesadillas

Quesadillas can be cooked in a heated sandwich press, just make sure you gently wrap the quesadilla in baking paper before pressing, to stop the filling from burning the press.

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Quail and mushroom paella

The traditional paella pan is shallow and wide. If you don’t have one, use one large or two smaller frying pans the mixture should only be about 4cm (1½ inches) deep. This recipe is best made just before serving. Note

Chicken sticks with harissa mayonnaise

Harissa is a fiery chilli-based North African condiment.

Boca negra

A boca negra or black mouth, is what you'll have after one bite of this intensely chocolate cake.

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Capsicum, goat’s cheese and rice frittata

Fennel pilaf with steamed salmon

Reserve some of the fennel fronds to sprinkle over the pilaf and fish. Note

Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a chilled tomato-based soup, but other varieties, such as cucumber, do exist.

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Chorizo and potato tortilla

You can also use bintje or pink fir apple potatoes for this recipe. It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

Potato and bacon frittata

Frittata tastes great hot, cold or at room temperature; it’s perfect at breakfast time or for lunch and is a hit with kids and adults alike. For a splash of colour and extra flavour, cut up some fresh parsley, basil or chives (or a combination of all three) to sprinkle on top. Note

spanish omelette with tomato and chorizo

Spanish omelette with chorizo

Now here is a brunch with some power behind it. Packed full of protein, carbs, vitamins and fibre, it will set you up for the entire day. Enjoy with a steaming latte.

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Chorizo, potato and herb frittata

To reheat, place frittata pieces close together on a baking-paper-lined oven tray in a preheated 160°C (140°C fan forced) oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. Note

Barbecued squid and chorizo with black olive and parsley dressing

The combination of fresh barbecued squid and salty squid works so well together, you'll be surprised you haven't tried it earlier! Serve with crusty toast and a fresh olive dressing for an ultimate flavour kick.

Lentil and chorizo sofrito

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White gazpacho

The gazpacho can be made ahead to step three. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can substitute fresh mint leaves for chervil and red wine vinegar for the sherry vinegar. Note

Green olive tapenade with sumac pitta crisps

The tapenade can be made 3 days ahead; keep refrigerated. The pitta crisps can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note

Pork belly and chorizo stew

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Chilli and basil squid

Warm baby octopus with lemon dressing

This plate is ridiculously easy and quick to prepare, yet never fails to impress. The octopus needs just a minute on a hot grill to be cooked to perfection; a generous squeeze of lemon will finish it off beautifully.

Date and chocolate torte

A torte is traditionally a layered cake with buttercream type frosting. Of course they can always be adapted to the size, flavours and styles you prefer.

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Chorizo and potato fritters

You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

Chorizo and roast vegetable frittata

We used leftover roasted kumara, potato, red onion, zucchini and capsicum in this recipe, but any remaining roasted vegetables are suitable to use. Note

Andalusian pork

Give your pork a special kick with this amazing Andalusian marinade and slow-cook it to perfection. It should fall apart at the merest touch of a fork.

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Leeks and green onions with romesco sauce

Almond turrón

A candy thermometer, available from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Place thermometer in large saucepan of simmering water while syrup is heating. This will stop thermometer cracking when placed in hot syrup. Once syrup is at correct temperature, return thermometer to pan of water; remove from heat. When cool, rinse and dry. Turron […]