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Spanish Thanksgiving Dishes – Delicious Recipes Inspired by Spain

Spanish Thanksgiving dishes? But isn’t Thanksgiving an American (and Canadian!) holiday? Sure– that’s true, but as an American living in Spain, I’ve hosted more Thanksgivings here than back home! And I have some fantastic tips and recipes for Spanish Thanksgiving dishes. These may not be traditional, but they sure are...

Spanish Style Green Beans with Almonds & Anchovy Dressing

Lauren Aloise

I love anchovies. I didn’t use to love anchovies. But Spain has that effect on people. If you think you don’t like anchovies, try this recipe– it just might change your mind. This is my famous Spanish style green beans recipe, one that has made me a bit of...

What to Eat in Spain in March

Amy Bingham

March is a month of transitions in Spain. The almond trees start blooming, yet chilling winds still rip through most of the peninsula. The hearty vegetables of winter are starting to disappear but the bright fruits of spring are only just starting to bud.

7 Fall Foods in Spain that Make the Chilly Weather Worth It

Amy Bingham

The sizzling temperatures of summer have finally lifted from the Spanish peninsula, taking my favorite cold soups and light salads with them. As the chilly winds of fall start sweeping across the country, Spanish stoves begin to simmer with the robust smells of warming stews and sweet jams.

Christmas Lights in Madrid 2012

Lauren Aloise

Christmas traditions can be hard to keep when living far away from friends and family. Sure, you can watch your family decorate the tree and bake cookies through Skype, but it’ll never be the same (and will probably only make you feel worse and really jealous of the cookies…)....

Holiday Foods in Spain

Lauren Aloise

I’m so excited to present the first ever guest on Spanish Sabores, another Americana in Madrid. Erin writes about her travels around Europe and her exciting life in Spain’s capital at La Tortuga Viajera. She loves food and travel just as much as I do, as evidenced by her gorgeous...