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Spanish omelette (tortilla de patatas)
Its exact origin is debated. →
Andalusian gazpacho
Gazpacho has ancient Andalusian roots: before the tomato arrived from the Americas it was made with bread, garlic, oil and vinegar. →
Ham croquettes
The croquette has French origins and became popular in Spain as a way to use leftover meat, chicken or ham. →
Valencian paella
Paella was born in the farmland of Valencia, around the Albufera lagoon, as a farmers’ meal. →
Pasta carbonara
Carbonara is Roman, and its most accepted origin dates to the mid-20th century. →
Peruvian ceviche
Ceviche is Peru’s national dish and has its own day, 28 June. →
Tomato and olive oil toast
It is Spain’s most typical breakfast, especially in Andalusia and Catalonia, where it is called pa amb tomàquet. →
American pancakes
Pancakes are a classic breakfast in the United States and Canada, where they are served with maple syrup. →
Creamy scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs are one of the simplest ways to cook eggs and are made in almost every cuisine in the world. →
Overnight oats
It comes from the Swiss muesli devised around 1900 by the physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner. →
Stewed lentils
Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated legumes and the base of many spoon stews in Spain, especially in winter. →
Chicken and rice
Chicken and rice is a widespread dish in Spain and Latin America, with different versions in each country. →
Spaghetti bolognese
Bolognese sauce, or ragù alla bolognese, comes from Bologna, where the traditional recipe is served with tagliatelle. →
Roast chicken with potatoes
It is one of the most common dishes of Spanish home cooking for Sunday lunch. →
Zucchini soup
Vegetable soups are a light, traditional way to have dinner in Spain, especially in winter. →
Caesar salad
It is attributed to the chef Caesar Cardini, who is said to have created it in 1924 in a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. →
Chicken and cheese quesadillas
The quesadilla is a traditional Mexican dish; originally it was made with a corn tortilla. →
Homemade burger
The hamburger became famous in the United States in the early 20th century, based on Hamburg-style minced meat. →