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Spanish Main Dishes

Spanish paella makes the perfect one-dish meal, but that's not the only thing Spaniards eat for dinner! Try our Spanish recipes for chicken, fish, and even octopus.
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Seafood Paella
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Beef and Pork Guiso
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Easy Paella
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