Spanish self catering recipe ideas

Best known for the golden beaches of its 'Costas' and its tasty tapas, Spain also has the second most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. With its distinctive Moorish heritage, stunning mountain ranges and pretty white-washed villages, it has plenty to offer inland too.

Spanish cooking has popular roots and consists mainly of uncomplicated, tasty dishes based on regional crops and produce. The two basic ingredients are olive oil and garlic, but because Spain has distinct geographical regions, settled by different ethnic groups, regional cuisines vary greatly. However, common ingredients include ham, seafood, cheese, eggs, sausages, lamb, pork, and lots of fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices.

From the famous gazpacho soup, to hearty paellas, the following recipes cover a selection of flavoursome and easy-to-make Spanish dishes.