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"This recipe from Gourmet Magazine is an example of what one can expect to be served at a Spanish tapas bar. They are very quick to prepare and can be made up to one day in advance, keeping in mind that they should be brought to room temperature before serving. I only use 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes but you can use a whole teaspoon if you like..."

Ingredients: shrimp, fresh lemon juice...

"This is one of my all time favorite dishes. I've been experimenting for a year now and I think I've finally got it perfect. This recipe is for an 18" pallera cooked on an open flame (a weber grill works perfectly). For a smaller pan and stovetop cooking half the recipe.
Note: Some purists say an 'authentic' paella doesn't..."

Ingredients: shrimp, fresh parsley...

"In Spanish tavernas, these shrimp; fragrant with garlic and olive oil; are brought to the table sizzling in a little metal pan. Have plenty of bread on hand to sop up the delicious pan juices. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired."

Ingredients: dry sherry, fresh flat-leaf parsley...

"Valencia is true orange growing country, and this recipe is based on fresh orange juice, which is best - try not to use carton or bottled orange juice. And beware, this innocuous-sounding drink is strong! It must be served ice cold - if Cointreau is not available or too expensive - use a local orange liqueur."

Ingredients: Cointreau liqueur, sparkling wine...

"I don't really know what makes a dish Spanish. But I do know this is good eating! Serve as a main dish or as an appetizer."

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, cumin...

"Moist and tasty spice cake. Reminds me of the ones A&P grocery stores made when I was a child :)"

Ingredients: cinnamon, confectioners' sugar...

"From Delicious magazine.

This will serve two people so you will need to adjust for more.

**Please Note - A tablespoon for this recipe is the Australian tablespoon, 20ml or 1 American tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon."

Ingredients: pepper, warm water, mustard...

"This recipe was found in the Vegetarian Passport Cookbook. Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best results."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, baby spinach...

"Hot chocolate first came to Spain by means of religious orders at the beginning of the Conquest. Spanish chocolate(Chocolate a la espanola) is thick and served throughout Spain. Adapted from cooking.com."

Ingredients: cornstarch, instant coffee...

"Known as champinones al ajillo. You'll find this item on any Spanish tapas' bar menu. Use the best quality ingredients you can find! Serve the mushrooms with crusty bread and a glass of Spanish wine...that's an order! Source: Chef Miguel Cueto as found online. So easy to prepare!"

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, fresh ground black pepper...

"A wonderful Spanish Paella that's very easy to make and the presentation is great as well. You'll need a very large skillet or a paella pan. The clams are optional, but I would recommend using them."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, pepper...

"These tasty tapas snacks are ready in just 5 minutes, the perfect accompaniment for a drinks, tapas or summer cocktail party. Jamón serrano is a Spanish ham & similar to prosciutto - which you could use instead. Try to use sun ripened (not cold frame) tomatoes - they really make a huge difference to this recipe! This recipe serves 10 to 12..."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh basil...

"This is a traditional recipe from the region of Madrid, Spain's capital. For the cheese, use any mild cheese that melts well, such as Monterey Jack. Found on-line and posted for Zaar World Tour 5."

Ingredients: fine breadcrumbs, eggs...

"A nice, basic recipe for making yummy flan! Spanish influenced but also popular in the Southwest, Mexico and the Caribbean! This is also widely popular in Cuba and since there is such a large Cuban population in Florida, I guess that makes puts this in a Southern category too!"

Ingredients: eggs, evaporated milk...