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    Traditional Spanish Recipes

    Published: Nov 22, 2022 · Modified: Feb 27, 2025 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

    Looking for traditional Spanish Recipes for dinner?  Classic Spanish tapa recipes, perhaps?  Check out this list, you will surely find some Spanish dishes that will become family favorites!

    So how do you start your Spanish cooking journey?  You cannot go wrong with Pollo al Ajillo and Espinacas con Garbanzos — and wrap it up with a piece (or two) of Magdalenas.  Enjoy!

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