The cured hams of Spain are among the world's best, and little known in the U.S. Why not sample these delectable hams this Holiday season? Jamón Serrano is a favorite in Spain, and Jamón Ibérico is a national treasure. Simply bring to room temperature and serve!

Insert small wedges of Manchego cheese into fire-roasted piquillo peppers - it's easy to do since they're essentially the same shape. Warm up a little olive oil in a frying pan and cook the peppers over medium heat until they are nice and warm. Since it's a hard cheese, the Manchego will not fully melt, but the flavors will meld beautifully.

Preparing a plate of sliced chorizo takes no time at all, and offers one of Spain's most distinctive foods. Spear chorizo slices with toothpicks, serve with some olives and crusty bread, and you have the perfect Spanish tapa: simple, tasty and authentic.

Share your flavor discoveries with friends and family! From the buttery, mild Tetilla to the bold blue Cabrales, you are sure to find a new favorite.

Spanish membrillo brings the flavors of quince to your table - the quince jelly makes a perfect counterpoint to Manchego cheese during the appetizer course, or a novel subsitute for cranberry sauce during the main event.

Whenever we visit Spain to meet our vendors or catch up with old friends, we inevitably gather around a table covered with delicious foods, paired with Spain's excellent wines. We've picked three of our favorites reflecting that generosity of spirit, for you to share with friends and family

Who could resist a platter of chocolate stuffed Rabitos, paired with coffee, fruit and your family's other traditional desserts? Each Rabito is a tender fig smothered in dark chocolate, inside and out. Picked as the best confection at the New York Fancy Food Show.