In proud, vibrant Catalonia, food is what brings people together—whether neighbors, family, or visitors. By the sea, over a glass of chilled vermouth and the din of happily shared, homemade (tapas) is where you’ll find the most authentic Catalonia. The region is known for its wildly diverse indigenous ingredients, from seafood to to strains of rice, and richly flavored cuisine that has remained uniquely Catalan throughout its complex and fraught history. In the recipes are intended to be cooked leisurely and with love—the Catalan way. Featuring traditional dishes like (Seafood Paella) and (Slow-roasted Pork Loin), as well as inventive takes on classics like (Spanish Sashimi with Roasted Vegetable Purees) and (Texas Peach and Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese), brings heritage into any home cook’s kitchen, where Catalonia’s cuisine was born. To know a culture, you must taste it; none is more rich and stunningly delicious than Catalonia’s.