Classic Spanish Recipes: Valencian Paella

Like most food cultures in the lush Mediterranean, Spanish cuisine relies strongly on olive oil and garlic, and is incredibly healthy - the primary ingredients are no doubt the primary contributors to the long and healthy life that many of the southern European cultures enjoy. Today I'd like to introduce you to the famous national dish of Paella, a slight regional variation in fact - though of course, there are many more regional dishes you may wish to look up on your own.