Dishes That Originated in Spain?!

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Different types of ham and other types of sausages are all originally from Spain.

The most simple most distinct Spanish dish would be Paella (rich in sea food)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yum8Djda8k0

Dessert: Churros, Crème caramel/Caramel custard/Flan

Churro - http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/461189

paella would be the most traditional. but you can also try roasted asparagus in smoked ham- specifically jamon serrano. chicken croquettes- whcih can actually be made with shrimp too, are smushed ingredients friend into little wonton like packages. you could also made queso fundido which is spanish cheese, usually manchego and a bit of goat cheese melted down and maybe garnished with piquillo (red) peppers. spanish food usues a lot of arlic and particularly saffron. good luck! you're best bet would be to look up Tapas, the traditional small dishes of spain. you can find a ton online but places like barnes and noble also carry a bunch of tapas specific recipe books as they have become particularly popular in the last few years.

i work in a traditional spanish restaurant and I spent a summer abroad living and studying in Sevilla, Spain.

Spanish Foods are very regional so there is a huge variances
Spanish Food Traditional Recipes
Sangria - a wine punch which originated in Spain.
Spanish potatoe omelette - ‘tortilla espa?ola’ you can make at home.
Gazpacho soup a cold soup which is very refreshing in the hot summer weather in Spain.
Paella - has became more elaborate and variable as it spread from its origin in Valencia
Paella de pollo con chorizo - chicken & chorizo paella.
Paella vegetarian - a colourful vegetarian paella.
Paella with chicken - features tender chicken breasts and rosemary
Potato and chorizo chips - chorizo is not one but hundreds of different Spanish sausages.
Huevos a la Flamenca - a traditonal spanish recipe a flavoursome dish with a authentic taste of Spain.
Salmorejo - is a soup based on tomato and bread, originating in Cordoba (Andalusia)

Different types of ham and other types of sausages are all originally from Spain.

The most simple most distinct Spanish dish would be Paella (rich in sea food)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yum8Djda8k0

Dessert: Churros, Crème caramel/Caramel custard/Flan

Churro - http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/461189

Gazpacho, Paella and Serrano Ham and Chorizo,of course

Farmyard Chicken with Olives (pollo Con Aceitunas)
Fried Lamb with Paprika & Vinegar (El Frite)
Liver with Red Wine Sauce (Higado en Jugo)
Meatballs with Saffron (Albondigas Al Azafran)
Shrimps in Garlic Sauce
Shrimps in Green Sauce

My favorite dishes and an old cookbook "Spanish Cooking" by Pepita Aris

Creme Brulee!! Yes, it originated in Spain, I researched it in the sixth grade.

Spanish marinated salmon - Ceviche de salmon recipe
Hope that helps :)

Well one obvious idea is Paella.