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Spain

Empire, civil war and a transition still being argued about.

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8:36

Patatas bravas

Spicy potatoes that refuse to be background noise—and don’t need to be.
11:16

Spanish omelette

It’s not a breakfast dish. It’s Spain’s edible constitution — written in egg, amended by onion, ratified by oil.
1:04

Gazpacho

A cold, raw, blended vegetable soup from southern Iberia, traditionally pounded in a mortar.

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Cider

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Cognac

Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the commune of Cognac, France, made under strict appellation rules.
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Consommé

Consommé is a clear soup made from richly flavoured stock that has been clarified, traditionally with egg whites, and served on its own or used as the base for other dishes.
9:26

Escargot

Escargot is the name English speakers use for edible land snails, which French cooks return to their shells with garlic butter.