Andalusia, Spain
Jaén Garlic-and-Flour Stew
Ajo Harina
Jaén Garlic-and-Flour Stew combines potatoes, peppers, garlic, paprika, and flour into a thick spoonable dish, sometimes enriched with cod.
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Valencian Community, Spain
Jijona Nougat
Turron de Jijona
The soft, creamy style of turron from Jijona (Xixona), Alicante, made by milling and emulsifying toasted almonds with honey and egg white into a smooth paste.
Spain
King's Cake
Roscon de Reyes
An oval-shaped sweet brioche decorated with candied fruit, eaten on Epiphany (January 6th), traditionally containing a hidden figurine and a bean.
Basque Country, Spain
Kokotxas al pil pil
In the Basque Country, Kokotxas al pil pil is hake or cod throats cooked in oil to form gelatinous pil-pil emulsion.
Castile-La Mancha, Spain
La Mancha Saffron
Azafaran de la Mancha
Spanish saffron from La Mancha, the world's most expensive spice by weight, essential for paella, with deep red threads and an intense aroma, protected by PDO.
Extremadura, Spain
Lamb Stew
Caldereta de cordero
Caldereta de cordero is an Extremaduran lamb stew slowly cooked with onion, peppers, tomato, and local herbs.
Cantabria, Spain
Lebaniego Stew
Cocido lebaniego
A Cantabrian stew from the Liebana valley with local chickpeas, potatoes, cabbage, chorizo, morcilla, and cecina, served in courses.
Murcia, Spain
Licor 43
A sweet, golden liqueur from Cartagena, Murcia, made with 43 secret ingredients, with notes of vanilla, citrus, and spices, served cold or in coffee.
Cantabria, Spain
Liébana Orujo
Orujo de Liébana
Orujo de Liébana is a Cantabrian pomace spirit distilled from grape skins, served clear or after barrel ageing.
Argentina
Longaniza
A long, fresh Argentine pork sausage seasoned with garlic, paprika, and pepper, grilled or pan-fried. Used in picadas, pizzas (calabresa), and asado platters.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid Stew
Cocido madrileno
A hearty chickpea stew with pork, chicken, beef, morcilla, and chorizo, traditionally served in three courses: broth first, then vegetables, then meats.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Style Beef Stew
Carne al desarreglo
Carne al desarreglo is a Madrid dish of beef strips cooked with onion, garlic, wine, and a savoury sauce.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Style Sea Bream
Besugo a la madrileña
In Madrid, Besugo a la madrileña is sea bream baked with onion, lemon, garlic, and potatoes.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Style Tripe
Callos a la madrilena
A tripe stew with chorizo, morcilla, and ham simmered in a rich paprika-and-tomato sauce, a classic Madrid tapa dating to the 19th century.
Spain
Magdalenas
Spanish lemon-scented cupcakes, a bakery staple.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mahon Cheese
Formatge de Mao
A cow's milk cheese from Menorca with a square shape and an orange rind from paprika rubbing, with a salty, tangy flavor and DOP protection.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorca Cheese
Queso Mallorca
Mallorca Cheese is a semi-hard island cheese formed in a flat wheel, with a pale firm paste and a clean, mildly saline dairy finish.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorca Olive Oil
Aceite de Mallorca
Mallorca Olive Oil is a protected Balearic oil with a golden to greenish-yellow colour and a fruity, mildly peppery profile.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorca Olives
Aceituna de Mallorca
Mallorca Olives are Mallorquina table olives sold whole green, cracked green, or naturally black, with a firm bite and gently bitter, briny flavour.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorcan Bread-and-Vegetable Soup
Sopes Mallorquines
Sopes mallorquines are Majorcan bread slices softened with vegetables and savoury broth before serving.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorcan Fresh-Cheese Pudding
Greixonera de brossat
Greixonera de brossat is a Mallorcan baked dessert made with fresh cheese, eggs, and dairy, with a soft set texture.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorcan Herbal Liqueur
Hierbas de Mallorca
Hierbas de Mallorca is a Mallorcan herbal liqueur infused with aromatic plants and served as a digestif.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorcan Palo Liqueur
Palo de Mallorca
Palo de Mallorca is a dark Mallorcan liqueur made from a spirit base infused with botanicals and caramel.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorcan Sobrasada
Sobrasada de Mallorca
A soft, spreadable cured sausage from Mallorca, made with ground pork, paprika, and spices, with a bright red color and PGI protection.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorcan Spiral Pastry
Ensaimada
A spiral-shaped pastry from Mallorca made with pork lard (saim), often filled with cabell d'angel (pumpkin jam) or cream, with flaky, airy layers.
Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Manchegan Flatbread-and-Game Stew
Gazpachos manchegos
Gazpachos Manchegos are flatbread pieces and game or meat simmered together in a Manchegan stew.
Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Manchego Cheese
Queso manchego
Spain's most famous cheese, made from Manchega sheep's milk in La Mancha, with a distinctive herringbone rind from esparto grass molds.
Andalusia, Spain
Manzanilla Sherry
Fino-style sherry from Sanlúcar.
Valencian Community, Spain
Marcona Almonds
Almendra marcona
Spain's prized round, sweet almond variety, used in turron, sauces (romesco, picada), and fried as a tapa, with a buttery, rich flavor.
Andalusia, Spain
Marinated Anchovies
Boquerones en vinagre
Fresh anchovies cured in vinegar, then marinated in olive oil with garlic and parsley, a refreshing cold tapa from Andalusia.
Murcia, Spain
Marinera murciana
Marinera Murciana is a crisp-bread tapa topped with Russian-style potato salad and a single anchovy.
Boyacá, Colombia
Mazamorra
A Colombian Andean dish of cooked white corn kernels served with milk, panela, and cheese. A simple, rustic breakfast of the highlands, especially Boyacá.
Andalusia, Spain
Meatballs in Sauce
Albondigas en salsa
Spanish meatballs of beef and pork simmered in a rich tomato-and-sherry or almond-and-saffron sauce, a classic tapa.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Menorcan Cracked-Wheat Bake
Arròs de la terra
Menorcan Cracked-Wheat Bake, locally arròs de la terra, combines broken wheat with pork, sausages, potato, tomato, and garlic before baking.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Menorcan Lobster Stew
Caldereta de langosta
In the Balearic Islands, Caldereta de langosta is Menorcan lobster stew with tomato, onion, pepper, and fish stock.
Andalusia, Spain
Menudo gitano
Menudo Gitano is an Andalusian stew of tripe and chickpeas simmered with paprika and aromatic spices.