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Spaghetti al nero di seppie refers to Italian pasta dish or spaghetti with sauce made of cuttlefish ink. Very, very delicious! Try it and you will love it, maybe messy to eat, because

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Spaghetti alla bottarga refers to a dish which is made with dried mullet roe, preferably mullet fished in the Porto Pino lagoons.

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Spaghetti Western is not a food at all, but refers to a cheap western movie produced in Italy or Spain, typically having Italian actors, an American star, and a generous dose of violence. Spaghetti Western is a term derived from Spaghetti, a dish from Italy and Western, a story or movie with 19th century US West setting

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Deutsch: Spanien / Español: España / Português: Espanha / Français: Espagne / Italiano: Spagna

Spain is renowned for its vibrant and diverse culinary traditions, deeply influenced by its history, geography, and cultural interactions. Spanish cuisine is characterized by its use of fresh, high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, and regional diversity. It is celebrated for its simplicity, emphasis on seasonal produce, and communal dining experiences.

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Spanakopita refers to the Greek dish made of spinach-and-cheese filo packets

Spanakopitakia refers to Greek appetizer of small spinach pies with crushed feta cheese.

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Spanakorizo refers to a Greek dish of homemade spinach
risotto served with giant shrimp, feta, chopped scallions, and dill

Deutsch: Spanisch / Español: Español / Português: Espanhol / Français: Espagnol / Italiano: Spagnolo

Spanish in the food context refers to the culinary traditions and dishes originating from Spain, characterized by a diverse palette of flavors and ingredients that reflect the country’s regional diversity. Spanish cuisine is known for its use of fresh produce, meats, and seafood, creating a variety of dishes that are both colorful and flavorful.

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Deutsch: Spanisches Brot / Español: Pan Español / Português: Pão Espanhol / Français: Pain Espagnol / Italiano: Pane Spagnolo

Spanish Bread in the food context refers to a popular Filipino bakery item, rather than a bread originating from Spain. It's a soft, sweet bread roll that's rolled in fine breadcrumbs before baking and filled with a sweet, buttery paste often made from a mixture of butter, sugar, and sometimes milk powder. Despite its name, Spanish Bread has its roots firmly in Filipino culinary traditions and is a favorite snack or breakfast item in the Philippines.

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Spanish Oyster Plant also called Golden Thistle, Scolymus hispanicus, is a native of southern Europe and requires the same culture as Salsify but the flavor is milder. Leaves are pinnately cut and flower heads are small and yellow. Black salsify, Scorzonera hispanica, is a perennial popular in central Europe. The roots are black skinned and may be somewhat slimy with a creamy colored interior. The leaves are deeply veined, have wavy margins and are sometimes used as a salad green. Flowers are yellow and 2 inches in diameter. Salsify is available from late fall through early spring.