The food and drink of Spain

Jamon, cheese, Cava, fruits, olive oil – the Spanish larder is certainly bountiful, and offers the home cook a veritable treasure trove of ingredients to play with. Get the low-down on the produce you simply cannot be without when cooking Spanish food, or take a deeper dive into the stories behind the country's more famous ingredients.

Jun Tanaka and Anna Tobias are two incredible chefs who know just how important ingredients are, both in the professional kitchen and at home. We tasked them with creating three simple recipes each that showcase just how versatile some of Spain's most popular produce can be – take a look and see why Spanish ingredients shouldn't just be used to cook traditional dishes from the country.

Spanish cooking is all about good ingredients, and there are thousands of regional delicacies which have stood the test of time. Take a look at our full collection of Spanish recipes to get an idea of the variety of flavours found in the country, or try rustling up our favourite examples of the country's most famous dishes.

Think of Spanish food and you'll often arrive at tapas. These little dishes are served in bars throughout Spain, offering an iconic example of the country's flavours. Here's how to make your own tapas feast at home.