Spain

While Italy and France have been in the limelight for decades, Spain's food has been waiting its turn. However, in recent years, people have begun to appreciate the cuisine's amazing tastes and variety of dishes. Many delicious dishes, such as adobo, paella, arroz caldo, and menudo, have Spanish roots or names. The Roca brothers, owners of the El Celler de Can Roca, and Ferran Adria, the genius of the now-closed El Bulli restaurant, have given Spain's Alta cocina international recognition.

Paella Negra, Pintxosand Tortilla de Patata are three dishes to try in Spain. One of the most well-known dishes in Spanish cuisine is Paella. It's a dish made with round grain rice, saffron, olive oil, and meat or seafood that originated in Valencia. The large shallow pan in which the meal is cooked gives it its name. The next, Pintxos, which are similar to Tapas in that they are little bar snacks. The only distinction is that they're usually toothpick-skewered to a slice of bread. While Tapas dishes are ordered a la carte, Pintxos are laid out on a bar, allowing you to pick and choose what you want. The Tortilla de Patata is a traditional and popular dish in Spanish cuisine. It's an omelet dish made with eggs, potatoes, and onions that's both comforting and filling.