This book conducts a fascinating journey through this delicious and distinctive cuisine. The informative introduction describes Spain's cooking styles and explains the culinary traditions inherited from Spain's 8th century Moorish invaders, from cooking in clay pots and wood burning ovens to the distinctive spices and ingredients used in Spanish food. Here you will learn about the classic Spanish ingredients and how to use them. The heart of the book, though, is the recipe collection, comprising over 65 classic and regional dishes. This focuses on traditional Spanish home cooking - from hearty stews to sumptuous desserts - with chapters on tasty soups, healthy salads and vegetable dishes, rice and pasta meals, fresh fish and shellfish, appetizing poultry and game specialities, and delicious local meat and game recipes.