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7 Spanish Christmas Traditions to Celebrate This Year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and today David shares some Christmas traditions in Spain that make it extra special! Spain is a country full of Christmas traditions, and some of them may surprise you. From December Fools’ Day to a pooping log and an intense national lottery,...

Roscón de Reyes Recipe (Spanish Kings’ Cake)

David Pope

Today David is preparing for the Spanish holidays far in advance with his roscón de reyes recipe! This popular Spanish kings’ cake starts making an appearance in pastry shop windows around this time of year (mid-November), and is the perfect snack alongside a thick cup of Spanish hot chocolate!...

Polvorones Recipe: Delicious Spanish Christmas Cookies

David Pope

Today David shares his delicious polvorones recipe for some of the most popular Spanish Christmas cookies. With the holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect new cookie to try! Spanish people love sugar. It was one of the first things I noticed when I moved to Spain!...

Spanish Christmas Lamb Recipe – Slow Roasted Lamb with Potatoes and Onions (Cordero con Patatas y Cebolla)

Lauren Aloise

One of my favorite holiday recipes is Spanish Christmas lamb. Read on for how to prepare this delicious main dish. Depending on where you live in Spain, Christmas dinner can mean different things (from cold shellfish to hot turkey!), but I think one of the most elegant and delicious Christmas...

Sherry Spiked Pecan Pie Recipe – The Best Pecan Pie You’ll Try

Lauren Aloise

This sherry spiked pecan pie recipe adds nutty oloroso sherry to the mix for an unforgettable depth of flavor. This is the perfect pecan pie recipe for Thanksgiving. I know what you’re thinking — wine in my pecan pie? But this is not just any wine here — this is...

Mantecados Recipe: Traditional Spanish Shortbread Cookies

Melanie Glover

Today Melanie shares a recipe for a Spanish favorite, mantecados. These traditional shortbread cookies are popular around the holidays, but delicious all year round! Mantecados are one of Spain’s favorite sweet treats. They are super simple to make and a tasty crowd pleaser for any occasion. Mantecados are typically...