Borrego Assado
This delicious roast lamb dish is one of Portugal’s most beloved Christmas meat dishes. It boasts the lovely savory flavor of lamb meat, fragrant rosemary and garlic and the sophistication...
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Salpicão de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Salad)
This easy chicken salad recipe originating from Brazil is so quick to prepare and super delicious. It’s such a versatile dish that the Brazilians like to make for Christmas, because...
Mixiotes de Pollo (Chicken Mixiotes)
Mixiotes de Pollo is a traditional Mexican dish that dates to pre-Hispanic times and it especially popular at Christmas. While chicken (i.e. pollo) is a favorite filling, mixiotes can actually...
Tronco de Natal
If you want to impress your Christmas dinner guests, then preparing this Portuguese version of the more famous yule log is a must! It’s a recipe that’s been a part...
Bolo Rei
The colorful Bolo Rei reigns supreme as the signature Christmas cake in Portugal. It’s served throughout the festive season, but especially on King’s Day, which commemorates the three kings that...
Hake in Green Sauce (Merluza a la Koskera)
Tonight’s dinner dish is the delicious Merluza a la Koskera, better known as hake in green sauce. Originally from the Basque region of Spain, Koskera hake is one of those traditional...
Pestiños
Every country has its own version of a sweet fried dough dessert and the Spanish’s version of the treat is called Pestiños. It’s long been associated with most of the...
Bacalhau da Consoada
Bacalhau da Consoada, the Christmas Eve cod, holds a profound place in Portuguese Christmas customs and food. Crafted with salted and dried cod (bacalhau), a culinary staple ingrained in Portuguese...
Roscón de Reyes | Spanish Kings’ Cake
The roscón de reyes is a light pastry that is traditionally eaten on Three Kings Day (Jan 6), but can be enjoyed before and after this date. It is a large ring...
Aletria
Aletria is a sweet Portuguese pasta dessert prepared with extremely fine noodles such as vermicelli or angel hair pasta. While resembling Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice), it features a distinct starchy...
Torta Alemã
Despite its name, Torta Alemã, which translates to ‘German Cake’, has actually little to do with Germany and its cuisine. As far as anyone knows, it’s simply the name the...
Cochinillo Asado (Roasted Suckling Pig)
Cochinillo Asado is a timeless dish, that has been a part of Spain’s Christmas culinary tradition since medieval times. It’s typically made using a suckling pig is a pig that...
Cod Ajoarriero Style
Celebrating Christmas in Spain, means you’ll be served fish in some form or another, as per tradition. One of the most popular and delicious fish dishes is this stew made...
Musse de Maracujá (Passion Fruit Mousse)
This passion fruit mousse is a popular Brazilian dessert, and it’s no wonder – it’s probably one of the quickest and most delicious desserts you can whip up in just...
Broas de Mel
During Christmas in Portugal, Broas de Mel cookies become one of the main culinary highlights. Originally from Madeira, they are a sweet combination of molasses, honey, flour and a mix...
Arroz Natalino
Arroz Natalino is a traditional rice dish served for Christmas throughout Brazil. It boasts a complex flavor that’s both savory and sweet, thanks to ingredients like raisins, nuts, garlic and...
Pasteles de Arroz (Rice Pasteles)
Pasteles de arroz is a delicious Puerto Rican Christmas dish, similar to Mexican tamales, yet uniquely tasty. The ingredients are easy to get a hold of and even though there...
Brazilian Farofa with Eggs and Bacon
Farofa is one of the most popular side dishes in Brazil, and you’ll find it accompanying servings of fish, chicken, or meat. It’s made by frying manioc (i.e., cassava) flour...
Brazilian Pavé Dessert
This traditional Brazilian dessert is one of those delicious no-stress desserts you can whip up in half an hour and leave to set in the fridge until serving time. The...
Mollejas en Escabeche (Pickled Gizzards)
Mollejas en Escabeche is a traditional dish prepared in Puerto Rico during the festive season. This dish offers several variations; the meat can be replaced with fish or entirely substituted...
Brazilian Brigadeiros
The brigadeiro is a very simple Brazilian bonbon, about the size of a golf ball. It is made from condensed milk, chocolate powder, and a fair amount of butter. It’s...
Spanish Marzipan Recipe
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas dessert whose main ingredients are almonds and sugar. It is a sweet treat made of almonds and sugar crushed with a mallet lightly toasted under the...
Puerto Rican Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
Coconut is perhaps one of the most defining flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine, particularly when it comes to desserts. Creamy, sweet and simple – that’s what Tembleque is all about....
Mountain Snails/Caracoles a la Montañesa
In the Basque region of Spain, and Cantabria especially, snails are often collected during the last few weeks of the year and so have been a traditional dish prepared for...