: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables
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There’s no cooking accomplishment more meaningful to me, an avid seafood lover, than great ceviche and paella.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
His paella has become a beloved tradition—an excuse to gather with friends, chat up strangers, maybe sip a glass of wine.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Lunch might be a salad followed by lentil curry or vegetable paella, while dinner could start with vegetable soup and continue with a generous serving of fish and vegetables.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
Travelers also meet local women like silk textile artist Natalia Lumbreras, who shares the stories behind her work, and take part in a hands-on paella cooking class.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
His paella has become a beloved tradition—an excuse to gather with friends, chat up strangers, maybe sip a glass of wine.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Lunch might be a salad followed by lentil curry or vegetable paella, while dinner could start with vegetable soup and continue with a generous serving of fish and vegetables.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
Travelers also meet local women like silk textile artist Natalia Lumbreras, who shares the stories behind her work, and take part in a hands-on paella cooking class.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paella
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“Paella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paella. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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