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Life in Spain

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An overhead view of a bowl of white bean and chorizo soup with spinach

White Bean and Chorizo Soup with Spinach

January 17, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

The perfect, hearty soup for a cold, rainy day, this white bean and chorizo soup with spinach is a flavorful comfort food that you’ll want to …

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A slice of Spanish tortilla on a plate in front of some chorizo and cheese and the rest of the tortilla.

Authentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe

January 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

The ultimate Spanish comfort and party food, the Spanish tortilla, or tortilla de patatas, is a potato omelet or frittata that can be served as a …

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Homemade pastissets, a dessert empanadilla filled with a sweet boniato filling, on a baking tray with one broken open to show the filling.

Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries

December 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …

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A small bowl of dulce de boniato, a sweet Spanish pastry filling made from white sweet potatoes.

Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling

December 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …

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Oranges and a martini glass filled with agua de Valencia on a tray in front of a carafe of more of the orange-based cocktail.

Agua de Valencia Recipe

January 25, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Fresh orange juice and cava take center stage in this agua de Valencia recipe. Learn how to make this popular Spanish cocktail reminiscent of the …

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Twelve grapes in a glass next to red underwear and party favors, ready for celebrating New Year's in Spain.

New Year’s Traditions in Spain

January 1, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

New Year’s traditions in Spain include eating twelve grapes at midnight or wearing red underwear. They are meant to assure you luck and …

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Two champagne glasses filled with a lemon champagne sorbet and garnished with fresh spearmint leaves.

Sorbete de Limón al Cava: Spanish Lemon Champagne Sorbet

December 31, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

One of Spain’s signature desserts, the sorbete de limón al cava, or lemon champagne sorbet, is often served at weddings and fancy …

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Melchor, one of the three wise men, on a float in a 3 King's Day procession in Spain

Three Kings Day, Día de los Reyes Magos, in Spain (& the 12 Days of Christmas)

December 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Christmas doesn’t end on the 25th! In fact, that’s when the twelve days of Christmas begin! Christmas ends after Three Kings Day on the …

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3 different types of turrón on a rustic looking wooden cutting board.

Top Traditional Spanish Christmas Foods

December 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Christmas time in Spain focuses on delicious, high-quality food. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of traditional Spanish Christmas foods and recipes …

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A plate full of homemade marzipan candy figures next to a baking sheet filled with them.

How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)

December 17, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or “figuras de Mazapán” are one of the most popular Christmas …

Read moreHow to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)
collage of several healthy seafood recipes

Healthy Seafood Recipes

November 13, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, healthy oils, and high-quality protein, seafood is both healthy and delicious. These are some of my …

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Grain-free, gluten-free churros on a slate platter accompanied by a cup of thick Spanish hot chocolate

Grain-free, Gluten-Free Churros

November 4, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Just as crispy and delicious as their traditional counterparts, these Spanish-style gluten-free churros are also grain-free.   Perhaps the most …

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Spooning up a thick, Spanish hot chocolate known as chocolate a la taza.

Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate a la Taza)

October 30, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Thick and creamy, chocolate a la taza, or Spanish hot chocolate, isn’t just your ordinary hot chocolate. Its thicker consistency is perfect for …

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a homemade membrillo (quince paste) on a platter, in front of a cutting board with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage.

Homemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

October 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Sweet, yet slightly tangy, dulce de membrillo is a thick, sliceable jelly made from the quince fruit. It is also known as quince cheese, or quince …

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A small bowl of roasted red peppers in their juices, in front of a raw, whole red pepper.

Easy Roasted Red Peppers

October 10, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Looking for a healthy way to add flavor? Roasted red peppers are quick and easy to make. They’re packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and make …

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Enjoy Spain's signature sausage no matter where you live when you learn how to make Spanish chorizo at home. You can cook it fresh, as the Spanish would at a BBQ, or dry cure it and eat it sliced with other sliced meats and cheeses.

How to make Spanish Chorizo: Dry Cured and Fresh Varieties

March 17, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Enjoy Spain’s signature sausage no matter where you live when you learn how to make Spanish chorizo at home. You can cook it fresh, as the …

Read moreHow to make Spanish Chorizo: Dry Cured and Fresh Varieties
Homemade turrón de Jijona (soft almond nougat) on a black slate platter with small pieces cut from it.

Turrón de Jijona Recipe (Soft Spanish Almond Nougat)

December 16, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Homemade with toasted almonds and honey, this turrón de Jijona recipe will allow you to enjoy the sweet, smooth, popular Spanish Christmas …

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A tablet of homemade turrçon de Alicante (Hard Spanish almond nougat) wrapped in paper and decorated with baker's twine.

Turrón de Alicante Recipe (Spanish Hard Almond nougat)

December 14, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

One of Spain’s most popular Christmas treats, turrón is an almond nougat made with almonds and honey. Today I’ll share my recipe …

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Well balanced and nourishing, this Valencian puchero recipe will show you how to make a simple yet hearty Spanish stew that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter’s day.

Valencian Puchero Recipe – Winter Spanish Stew

December 21, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Well balanced and nourishing, this Valencian puchero recipe will show you how to make a simple yet hearty Spanish stew that is sure to warm you up on …

Read moreValencian Puchero Recipe – Winter Spanish Stew
Two homemade mantecados or polvoron cookies on a plate with one broken open to reveal the smooth texture inside.

Mantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)

December 2, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

This mantecado and Spanish polvorón recipe will allow even those following a gluten free or grain free diet to enjoy these soft and crumbly …

Read moreMantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)
These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells.

Easy Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce

September 1, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells. …

Read moreEasy Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce
Tigernut horchata, also known as tigernut milk or horchata de chufa, is regaining popularity outside of Spain because of its numerous health benefits.

Tigernut Horchata a.k.a. Tiger Nut Milk or Horchata de Chufa

August 10, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Tigernut horchata, also known as tigernut milk or horchata de chufa, is regaining popularity outside of Spain because of its numerous health …

Read moreTigernut Horchata a.k.a. Tiger Nut Milk or Horchata de Chufa
Homemade salt cured anchovy fillets are easy to make, healthy, and very tasty. Read how to clean the fish, cure it, and store it.

Homemade Salt Cured Anchovy Fillets

May 21, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

Homemade salt cured anchovy fillets are easy to make, healthy, and very tasty.  Some of the foods that I now love I once thought I hated. I …

Read moreHomemade Salt Cured Anchovy Fillets
How to make grain free buñuelos de calabaza (grain free pumpkin fritters). These are very popular in the Valencia region of Spain.

Grain Free Buñuelos de Calabaza (Grain Free Pumpkin Fritters)

March 22, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

es_ES Español

During the fallas fiesta here in the Valencian community in Spain, buñuelos de calabaza are the star sweet! Buñuelos de calabaza are a …

Read moreGrain Free Buñuelos de Calabaza (Grain Free Pumpkin Fritters)
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