Christmas recipes

One of the most emblematic Christmas delicacies in Spain are the "polverones", "roscos" and "mantecados"

Try some of these Spanish Christmas specialities this festive season. Christmas turkey and for dessert Polvorones, Roscos.

Polverones, Estepa, Andalucia © Michelle Chaplow

Traditional Polverones from Estepa, Andalucia. This beautiful box contains individually wrapped polverones in thin delicate tissue paper

Polvorones recipe

Normally you will see this on sale in pastlerías (cake shops) as well as in supermarkets and smaller and specialist food shops. They are usually sold individually wrapped in thin tissue paper.… More →

Roscos Navideños are an exclusive Andalusian speciality

Roscos Navideños (Christmas Pastries) recipe

Roscos Navideños are an exclusive Andalusian specialty that is relished in homes across southern Spain during the Christmas season. You would be hard pressed to come by a recipe for this genuine… More →

The final touches of Berries and an Andalucia orange will make your Christmas turkey, extra special

Pavo Navideño recipe

'Pavo Navideño' or Christmas Turkey, try this recipe for a christmas turkey in Andalucia. Whilst the Andalucia tradition is Seafood at christmas, turkey is becoming popular and is posible to… More →