Membrillo is sweet, tart, fruity, and beautifully floral. Pair it with a nutty cheese, like Manchego, and lingering dinner table conversation.
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Turrón de Alicante: Spanish Almond Nougat
Turrón is Spanish nougat that’s a popular Christmas candy. As soon as the holiday season begins, you start to see turrón everywhere. Turrón comes in hundreds of varieties and flavors, but the classic is made with almonds. This recipe for turrón de Alicante is loaded with toasted almonds and caramel-honey flavor.
Panellets: Catalan Pine Nut Cookies
Panellets are a traditional Catalan cookie made from marzipan and pine nuts served for Tots Sants, or All Saints’ Day. They’re sweet and nutty, with a
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Tarta de Santiago: Spanish Almond Cake
The history of this cake might just be as rich and dense as the cake itself. Tarta de Santiago, or St. James Cake, is an almond
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Coca de Sant Joan
Coca de Sant Joan, or St. John’s Cake, is a traditional pastry made for La Revetlla de Sant Joan, or St. John’s Eve in Catalonia. Coca
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