13 Pantry Essentials For the Spanish Table

At the core of nearly every Spanish food specialty, be it Andalucían gazpacho or gambas al ajillo, is Spanish olive oil. Use it as the base of a Spanish-style sofrito, or simply serve it with bread for dipping. Choose an extra-virgin variety that's been cold-pressed; we love the delicate Arbequina variety as well as the peppery, buttery Picual.