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Sweet Potato Turnovers Recipe - Truchas de Navidad
Sweet potato mixed with ground almonds, lemon zest and anise make the filling for these delicious traditional Christmas treats from the Canary Islands. Baked or fried, they are delicious when dusted with powdered sugar and eaten warm. Called "truchas" or trout because of their shape.
Figs in Brandy Recipe - Higos al Brandy
Figs are a popular sweet throughout the Mediterranean, including Spain. Figs are eaten fresh in the spring and autumn, or dried and used in many kinds recipes. This is a colorful, festive-looking dessert that is simple to prepare, using fresh figs in a brandy syrup.
Spanish Almond Cream Recipe - Bienmesabe
Spanish Almond Cream, called "Bienmesabe" in Spanish is made of ground almonds, a sugar syrup, cinnamon and lemon zest. A big, gooey spoonful turns vanilla ice cream into a divine Spanish dessert! "Bienmesabe" is an ancient dessert of Arabic origin and still a very popular dessert in the Canary Islands.
Peaches in Wine Recipe - Melocotones en Vino
Peaches in Wine is a fresh-tasting dessert that is a fabulous finish to a summer dinner. Peaches provide the “taste of summer” while the wine and cinnamon give this dessert its zing. This is a great make-ahead dessert.
Quince Paste with Cheese Recipe - Membrillo con Queso
"Membrillo" is a typical dessert eaten in Spain, although it is also served with toast at the breakfast table. "Membrillo" or "Dulce de Membrillo" is a sweet, very dense jelly or paste made from the fruit of the quince tree. Try it with cheese for a light dessert or for breakfast.
Crispy Spanish Almond Cookie Recipe - Crispy Polvorones
Rich, crumbly "polvorones" or Spanish almond cookies are a delicious cookie, especially popular at during the Christmas season in Spain. "Polvo" means dust in Spanish, and these cookies are so rich that they crumble, hence the name "polvorones."
Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe - Macedonia de Fruta Tropical
In Spain, fresh fruit is commonly served for dessert. This tropical fruit salad recipe is a simple fruit salad, to which you may add a splash of rum or sparkling wine or liqueur.
Polvorones Recipe - Almond Cookies
Rich and crumbly these traditional "polvorones," (Almond Cookies) are delicious cookies, especially popular at during the Christmas season. They are very rich and practically melt in your mouth!
St. James' Cake Recipe - Tarta de Santiago
Santiago (St. James) is the patron saint of Spain and this delicious almond cake is named in his honor. The origin of St. James cake is not certain, but it may have been brought to Galicia by a pilgrim. Today, this cake is sold all over Santiago de Compostela and is popular with tourists and pilgrims.
Sweet Gachas Recipe
“Gachas” are a simple dish, made from toasted flour, oil and milk. In many parts of Spain, including the region of La Mancha, shepherds who lived in the hills with their flocks would prepare a pan of “gachas” with meat. In Andalucia, it is more common as a dessert, prepared with anise seeds or liqueur, sugar and cinnamon. This recipe is for the dessert version and is absolutely delicious.
Churros Recipe - Spanish Fritters
"Churros" are simple fried pastries that look something like a big “French fry,” but taste nothing like one, of course. Fresh dough is squeezed through a pastry bag right into vats of hot oil. Once removed, they are cut into lengths and quickly sprinkled with sugar or drizzled with honey and eaten hot.
Rioja Wine Sorbet - Sorbete de Vino Rioja
Sorbet is the perfect end to a delicious meal. This Rioja wine sorbet made from Spanish red wine, flavored with cinnamon and lemon is a delightful way to cleanse and excite the palette at the same time. It is also a simple, easy-to-prepare recipe that can be made and stored ahead of time. Serve this at your next dinner party. It’s sure to impress your guests!
Arroz con Leche - Rice Pudding
Rice pudding, or in Spanish "arroz con leche" is a typical dish served in households all over Spain. It is rich and sweet with a touch of lemon flavor. It is a very easy recipe and can be served warm or cold.
Magdalenas - Spanish Cakes
”Magdalenas” are small sweet cakes that are rich-tasting, but light and fluffy. The Spanish everywhere have them for breakfast with a big "café con leche," although they are said to have originated in Aragón. Try them for breakfast, brunch, snack or a light dessert with coffee.
Bizcochos Borrachos - Drunken Sponge Cakes
Light spongy cake, drizzled with a sweet sauce of brandy, lemon and cinnamon. It is a wonderful light dessert to complete a Spanish dinner. These "bizcochos" are the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of Spanish coffee or hot chocolate on a cold morning or for afternoon tea.
Panellets - Catalan Almond Sweets
“Panellets” are a traditional sweet from Cataluña, prepared for “Dia de Todos los Santos” or All Saints Day and served with moscatel or “cava,” Spanish sparkling wine. Made from equal parts ground almonds and sugar and decorated with pine nuts or flavored with chocolate, coffee or candied fruit.
Rosquillos de Vino - Wine Ring Cookies
"Rosquillos de Vino" or Spanish wine cookies are made with wine, but what you'll really taste is the [b]anise[/b] flavoring! These cookies are great with a hot cup of tea or coffee, but the Spanish commonly eat them with a small glass of Anise liqueur.
Mantecados - Traditional Spanish Crumble Cakes
As their name suggests, these traditional Spanish crumble cakes or "mantecados" crumble very easily. In fact, they are so soft, they will literally melt in your mouth. Light and full of flavor, words will not do them justice. You'll have to make them to see why they are a Spanish favorite and why no Spanish home is without "mantecados" at Christmas!
St. John's Cake - Coca de Frutas de San Juan
The "Coca de Frutas de San Juan," in English is St. John's Cake and is the traditional sweet prepared on the feast of St. John in June. It is a light sweetbread with candied fruit scattered throughout, as well as on top.
Churros with Strawberries and Cream
May is the month for strawberries, so strawberry desserts are very popular for Mother’s Day and for graduations. Our own creation, this strawberry dessert is not a traditional Spanish recipe, but combines elements found in many Spanish desserts – custard, whipped cream and fruit with a favorite - churros.
Twelfth Night Bread - Roscon de Reyes
"Roscon de Reyes" is a traditional holiday dessert, served the night before or morning of “Reyes” or Epiphany, January 6th. It is a yeast dough sweet bread, decorated with candied fruit on top. It is tradition to hide a baby figurine wrapped in foil and a dry bean. You are the king of the party if you find the baby, and must pay for the cake if you find the bean.
Pears in Wine - Peras al Vino
This delicious dessert recipe originates from the "País Vasco" or Basque Country in Northern Spain. It is made with fresh pears and white wine and is an elegant ending for a dinner any time of year, but especially in the fall.
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