Fresh podded beans are fast-cooking–so tasty with chorizo or, vegetarian, with just a fritada of peppers.

8 easy steps to make an authentic Spanish paella.

“Grapes with cheese taste like a kiss,” is a Spanish saying. Combined with fennel, this salad is smacking good.

Grilling pre-cooked octopus takes just a few minutes and adds fantastic flavor. Barbecue, plancha or skillet.

Make this refreshing ice cream with or without an ice cream machine. For pretty presentation, freeze it in lemon shells.

These easy croquettes don’t require a bechamel sauce! Serve them as a tapa or vegetarian main dish.

A tangy vinegar and herb marinade makes mackerel fillets the centerpiece of a summer salad.

Definitely not your boring chicken breasts. These are stuffed with a savory mix of bacon, Manchego cheese and onion.

This 3-ingredient recipe for chicken is perfect for using summer’s terrific fresh tomatoes.

Easy living summertime menu stars zucchini pancakes.

Party salad! Canned beans, crunchy fennel and smoked ham make a salad with lots of pop.

Canned lentils with a spiced-up vinaigrette make a great side dish with grilled salmon.

Legumes are terrific for summer salads! Chickpeas, olives, chopped vegetables and canned tuna make this one a meal in a bowl.

Melange of peppers, onions and tomatoes spiked with Sherry makes base for baking fish fillets.

Tender tenderloin gets even better with a tangy-sweet orange sauce.

Spicy ground lamb burgers on split Moroccan bread with tangy salad and chile sauce.

A riff on sushi–a touch of saffron in the rice gives these rolls a Spanish flair. Olé!

Easy version of a traditional Basque dish, using frozen cod fillets and canned piquillo peppers.