For over 700 years Spain was ruled by the Moors and their Arabic influence remains today in many of the seasonings used in Spanish cooking including saffron, cinnamon and cumin. Many dishes are prepared today using the same cooking methods and ingredients as they were two or three hundred years ago and have made fabulous contributions to Spanish cuisine, and their influence is seen in many recipes.The two basic ingredients of all Spanish food are olive oil and garlic. Grain foods such as…