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Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as

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In the land of jamón , tapas, gazpacho and flamenco, Spanish cuisine–studded with its superlative seafood–fuels the furnace within, declares Tom Parker Bowles

Fry the chorizo so that it is lovely and crisp in contrast with the soft Piccolos and butterbeans in this comforting soup. Great reheated the next day and served with crusty bread or toast. Ingredient

Making the most of the season’s fresh and tangy bounty, these colourful dishes are perfect for sharing in the sun