Thanksgiving Recipes Archives

Pumpkin Flan (Flan de Calabaza)

Looking for a fantastic flan recipe to spice up your Thanksgiving dessert table? This delicious pumpkin flan is based on a flan de calabaza that I enjoyed in Valencia, Spain. It’s perfect for the holidays! Spanish pumpkin recipes are split evenly between sweet and savory. On the savory side,...

Apple Olive Oil Cake Recipe – Spanish Tarta de Manzana

Lauren Aloise

Today I share my mother-in-law’s apple olive oil cake recipe. This is one of my favorite afternoon snacks (meriendas) when visiting her. The delicate cake and tart apple flavor make the perfect combination. The first time I tried this delicious Spanish apple olive oil cake was when I was...

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...

Manchego Mashed Potatoes Recipe – Add a Spanish Twist to this Creamy Side Dish

Lauren Aloise

A Spanish take on a childhood favorite, this Manchego mashed potatoes recipe is a sure crowdpleaser. From the time I was a child, one of my favorite foods has been mashed potatoes. Call me simple, but there was nothing better than a heaping bowl of my mom’s creamy, buttery...

Spanish Style Roasted Carrots with Cumin and Paprika Recipe

Lauren Aloise

I love adding a Spanish twist to classic winter recipes. Up today? Spanish style roasted carrots with cumin and paprika. One of my favorite Spanish vegetable recipes for summer is zanahorias aliñadas. These pickled carrots are smothered in garlic and cumin and then drizzled with the best quality extra virgin olive oil....

Spanish Thanksgiving Recipes – Delicious Dishes Inspired by Spain

Lauren Aloise

Spanish Thanksgiving recipes? 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 recipes. These may not be traditional, but they sure...