alioli: A mayonnaise-like sauce made with garlic and olive oil.
bacalao: Dried salted cod fish.
banderillas: Miniature skewers used to hold tapas.
cazuelas: Earthenware bowls.
churrera: A star-shaped tube used to shape churros.
churros: Fried pastries.
cuisines: The foods of a nation or a group of people.
empanadillas: Small stuffed turnovers and pies.
flan: A baked custard dessert.
gazpacho: A cold vegetable and bread soup.
merienda: A late afternoon snack.
Moors: The name of a group of Arabs who occupied Spain from the 8th to the 13 th century.
paella: A rice dish that often features seafood.
paellera: A pan used to make paella.
pestle: A small club-like tool used to mash vegetables, herbs, and spices.
rosea de reyes: A cake that is traditionally eaten on January 6 to end the Christmas season.
saffron: A spice made from the crocus flower.
sofrito: A sauce made with garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes.
tapas: Bite-sized appetizers or snacks.
taseas: The barlike restaurants in which tapas are served.
torrijas: A bread and egg dish similar to French toast.
tortilla espanola: A potato omelet.
turron: A fudge-like sweet made from ground nuts.