Winter Recipes

Our favorite Spanish winter recipes to help you cozy up this winter!

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A large pan of sweet potato stew with some spinach on top

A good winter recipe offers everything we crave as the months turn cooler. They must be warming, filling, and rich in flavor. Winter recipes must be able to please a crowd, and offer second servings with ease, straight from the pot that bubbles away on the stovetop or the dish that’s been baking away in the oven. 

Winter recipes include hearty stews and casseroles, the ultimate one-pot comfort food that can be quick and easy to make, while others deserve more time and become a delightful day’s cooking. Of course, there are other gorgeous recipes to come out of the kitchen in winter from luxurious desserts to roast veg, meat, and fish.

With the turn of the season, we are excited to return to the kitchen to make warming Spanish main meals, festive Spanish tapas dishes, and decadent winter desserts that have guests demanding a second serving.

Winter Tapas & Festive Dishes

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spanish Pork Stew

Carcamusas From Toledo

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Seafood Soup

Sopa de Mariscos

A large pan of baked cod with tomatoes, chickpeas, and capers

Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Chickpeas

Easy One-Pan Recipe

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant

with Yogurt & Thyme Dipping Sauce

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Spinach and Chickpeas

Vegan | One-Pot Recipe 

Seafood paella

Catalan Style Beef Stew

Estofado a la Catalana

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

One-Pot Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan | Heart-Healthy 

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Vinegar Braised Chicken

with Pedro Ximénez Sherry Sauce

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Butter Bean Stew

in a Rich Sofrito Sauce

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Patatas a la Importancia

Vegan Option | One-Pan Recipe

A bowl of roasted potatoes with chorizo and thyme

Roasted Potatoes with Chorizo and Thyme

Easy Side or Tapas Recipe

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Roasted Eggplants Topped with Tofu

Easy Oven-Baked | Vegan

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo

Patatas a la Riojana

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Catalan Roasted Vegetables

Escalivada Catalana | Vegan

A plate of salted cod salad sits on a marble countertop

Spanish Mussels

in a rich tomato sofrito sauce

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Sheet Pan Chicken Chorizo and Rice

Oven-Baked Rice | 1 hr recipe

A plate of salted cod salad sits on a marble countertop

Shrimp in a Cava Bath

Easy Canapé Recipe - Party Food

A plate of salted cod salad sits on a marble countertop

Clams in Tomato and Wine

Tapas | Easy Seafood Recipe

pan-fried spicy shrimp with romesco sauce

Pan-fried Spicy Shrimp

with romesco sauce

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Spanish Garlic Zucchini

Easy vegetarian tapas or side

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Albondigas

Meatballs in smoky sofrito sauce

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Huevos estrellados

Madrid-style eggs with potatoes

Chorizo cooked in cider

Spanish Chorizo Cooked in Cider

Tapas in 20 minutes!

A plate of salted cod salad sits on a marble countertop

Empanada Gallega

Easy empanada recipe | Oven-baked

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Pumpkin and Caramelized Onion Cocas

Vegetarian Recipe!

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Spinach with Chickpeas (Vegan recipe)

Espinacas con garbanzos | Vegan

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Papas Arrugadas

with mojo verde and a spicy mojo picón

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Spicy Patatas Bravas

Easy Spanish tapas recipe | Vegan

Main Meals

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Crispy Spanish Baked Chicken Thighs

5 Mins Prep | High Protein

Seafood paella

Catalan Style Beef Stew

Estofado a la Catalana

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

One-Pot Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan | Heart-Healthy 

A large pot of one pot chicken thighs in cava and caramelized apples.

Chicken in Cava with Apples

Decadent Main Meal Recipe

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

With Chorizo and Veggies

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Seafood Soup

Sopa de Mariscos

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Spanish-Style Spicy Salmon

with Cayenne, Paprika, and Orange

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Pumpkin Pisto

Super Healthy One-Pot Recipe

Seafood paella

Arroz al Horno

Spanish Oven-Baked Rice

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo

Patatas a la Riojana

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish-Style White Bean Stew

Classic white bean stew recipe | Vegan

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Spicy Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Easy to Make, One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Garlic-Infused Boneless Chicken Thighs

Easy 15 Minute Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Chili

Spicy One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Healthy -  One-Pot Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Artichoke and Spinach Casserole

Vegetarian | One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Dinner

5 Ingredient Recipe | One-Pot Stew

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Creamy Artichoke Chicken

with Spinach and Paprika

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Fabada Asturiana

Spanish bean stew

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken with Peaches in Sherry

Simmered with Pedro Ximinez Sherry

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spicy Spanish-Style Pork Stew

Spicy, Easy-to-Make One-Pot Recipe

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Pollo al Horno

Oven-Baked Chicken with Sherry

a large pot of smoky sweet potato chorizo stew sits beside some fresh bread

Smoky Sweet Potato Chorizo One-Pot

Easy 30-minute recipe

oven baked fish casserole sits on a grey granite kitchen worktop beside some fresh sprigs of parsley.

Oven Baked Fish Casserole

with homemade romesco sauce

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Smoky Butter Bean Stew

with Sweet Potato and Kale

A grilled chicken rice bowl sits on a table with plenty of herbs and sald toppings.

Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl

Healthy | High Protein

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Arroz al Horno

Oven-Baked Rice | Vegan

A large pan of Spanish chicken and rice sits garnished with olives and fresh chopped parsley

Spanish Chicken and Rice

One pan arroz con pollo

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Romesco de Peix

Catalan Fish Stew | 30-Min recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole

One-Pot Recipe | Vegan | Made in an hour

a large pot of chickpea stew (Potaje de Garbanzos) sit waiting to be served

Chickpea Stew

Potaje de Garbanzos

2 large whole fish sit on a baking tray with garnishing and some seasoning.

Pescado al Horno

Roasted Fish Spanish-Style

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Beetroot Falafel Rice Bowl

Healthy | Vegetarian

A frying pan of pisto with eggs with a little chopped parsley to garnish

Spanish Vegetable Pisto

Easy one-pot recipe!

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

Easy Vegetarian Recipe

A Mediterranean rice bbowl sits with lots of salad toppings

Mediterranean Rice Bowl

Healthy | Vegan | Easy

Soups and Stews

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Dinner

5 Ingredient Recipe | One-Pot Stew

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

One-Pot Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan | Heart-Healthy 

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Fabada Asturiana

Spanish bean stew

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo

Patatas a la Riojana

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish-Style White Bean Stew

Classic white bean stew recipe | Vegan

Seafood paella

Brothy Fish Stew with Shrimp and Pesto

Arroz Caldoso de Pescado

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Smoky Butter Bean Stew

with Sweet Potato and Kale

A large black pan sits on a rustic wooden board and is filled with chicken and chorizo stew.

Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Easy one-pot recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spicy Spanish-Style Pork Stew

Spicy, Easy-to-Make One-Pot Recipe

A pot of Mediterranean fish stew (Zarzuela de Mariscos) with mussels and fish in a broth

Mediterranean Seafood Stew

(Zarzuela de Mariscos)

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

A large red pot filled with Spanish Seafood Stew, brimming with mussels, prawns, and fish.

Spanish Seafood Stew

Suquet de pescado/Suquet de Peix

A white bowl contains pumpkin soup topped with some chorizo.

Spicy Pumpkin soup

with paprika and chorizo

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Romesco de Peix

Catalan Fish Stew | 30-Min recipe

A steaming bowl of garlic soup sits in a black bowl beside a few slices of golden toasted bread

Spanish Garlic Soup

Sopa de Ajo

Winter One-Pot Recipes

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo

Patatas a la Riojana

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spicy Spanish-Style Pork Stew

Spicy, Easy-to-Make One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Dinner

5 Ingredient Recipe | One-Pot Stew

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

One-Pot Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan | Heart-Healthy 

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Creamy Artichoke Chicken

with Spinach and Paprika

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Pumpkin Pisto

Super Healthy One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Healthy -  One-Pot Recipe

Seafood paella

Arroz al Horno

Spanish Oven-Baked Rice

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Artichoke and Spinach Casserole

Vegetarian | One-Pot Recipe

An orchard paella is cooking in a traditional paella pan.

Orchard Paella

Paella huertana | Vegetarian Option

plated squid ink pasta with baby octopus

30-minute Squid Ink pasta

Spaghetti-based black ink pasta recipe

A large red pot filled with Spanish Seafood Stew, brimming with mussels, prawns, and fish.

Spanish Seafood Stew

Suquet de pescado/Suquet de Peix

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Chili

Spicy One-Pot Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish-Style White Bean Stew

Classic white bean stew recipe | Vegan

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Arroz al Horno

Oven-Baked Rice | Vegan

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Fabada Asturiana

Spanish bean stew

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Garlic-Infused Boneless Chicken Thighs

Easy 15 Minute Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken with Peaches in Sherry

Simmered with Pedro Ximinez Sherry

Seafood paella

Paella Valenciana

Traditional | Valencian Paella

A alrge paella pan is filled with fideua negra and topped with bright red baby squid and some cilantro

Fideua Squid ink Pasta

Fideua Negra with allioli

A large black pan sits on a rustic wooden board and is filled with chicken and chorizo stew.

Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Easy one-pot recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole

One-Pot Recipe | Vegan | Made in an hour

Spanish seafood pie sits in an earthenware dish

Spanish Fish & Seafood Pie

Ready in 1 hour

Winter 30-Minute Meals

oven baked fish casserole sits on a grey granite kitchen worktop beside some fresh sprigs of parsley.

Oven Baked Fish Casserole

with homemade romesco sauce

plated squid ink pasta with baby octopus

30-minute Squid Ink pasta

Spaghetti-based black ink pasta recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Garlic-Infused Boneless Chicken Thighs

Easy 15 Minute Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

Chorizo cooked in cider

Spanish Chorizo Cooked in Cider

Tapas in 20 minutes!

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Romesco de Peix

Catalan Fish Stew | 30-Min recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken with Peaches in Sherry

Simmered with Pedro Ximinez Sherry

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Padron Peppers

5-minute recipe | Vegan Tapas

Winter Vegetarian Dishes

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant

with Yogurt & Thyme Dipping Sauce

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole

One-Pot Recipe | Vegan | Made in an hour

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish- Style Vegetarian Meatballs

in a smoky sofrito sauce

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

Easy Vegetarian Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Beetroot Falafel Rice Bowl

Healthy | Vegetarian

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish Garlic Soup (Vegetarian recipe)

Winter Vegan Dishes

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Arroz al Horno

Oven-Baked Rice | Vegan

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Chickpea Stew (Vegan)

Potaje de Garbanzos

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish-Style White Bean Stew

Classic white bean stew recipe | Vegan

An Earthenware dish of Poor Man's Potatoes sits on a kitchen counter with a chopping board and some bread beside it

Poor Man's Potatoes (Vegan)

Easy one-pot recipe 

An orchard paella is cooking in a traditional paella pan.

Orchard Paella

Paella huertana | Vegetarian Option

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Smoky Butter Bean Stew

with Sweet Potato and Kale

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Spicy Patatas Bravas

Easy Spanish tapas recipe | Vegan

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Pumpkin and Caramelized Onion Cocas

Vegetarian Recipe!

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Spanish Garlic Zucchini

Easy vegetarian tapas or side

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

What’s in season during winter?

Leafy greens high in fiber and lots of root veg are the stars of the winter season. Winter fruits are an eclectic bunch, led by a healthy array of citrus fruits. Let’s look at the winter produce available;

Fruits

  • Pomegranates
  • Blood Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Oranges
  • Grapefruits
  • Clementines
  • Kumquats
  • Persimmon
  • Cranberries

    Vegetables

    • Beets
    • Pumpkin
    • Squash
    • Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato & Yams
    • Brussels Sprouts
    • Turnips
    • Leeks
    • Parsnips
    • Onions
    • Kale
    • Fennel

    Stay healthy!

    The Mediterranean Diet

    It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is healthy. It has been proven in numerous studies from all corners of the world, it aids weight loss, reduces the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as a growing list of other health benefits.

    Find out what’s most exciting about the diet and create some incredibly tasty and simple Spanish recipes. 

    Learn More about the Mediterranean Diet