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Whether Halloween, All Saints Day, Castañada or Magosto, what is important is that we celebrate, and that must be celebrated. Since we are El Comidista and dedicated to food and drink, it is logical that we propose to prepare a series of recipes ideal for a festive snack. And they do so with two essential elements: they are autumnal and made from seasonal products. So with the classic pumpkin of these dates you can prepare an empanadico or a cake with cheese and chocolate, incorporate some chestnuts into a dish or prepare Catalan panellets. You know: check out all our suggestions and leave your guests speechless (and not exactly scared) today. Oh, and we’ve got something for the skeptics too: a roundup of Halloween-esque culinary disasters at the end of this article.
PUMPKIN AND PEAR CREAM CUPS WITH PINE CONES
Do you put a fruit on it since the pumpkin is sweet? Well, because the pear also has its acidity point, which is enhanced by the yogurt at the end of the dish.
An aperitif shotAINHOA GOMÁ
Spicy sweet potato and cheese croquettes
Our croquette suggestion for Halloween consists of a sweet potato base, a touch of chili and cheese to give it the necessary smoothness. They come with a gift tip that allows you to shape them without having them covered in breadcrumbs up to the eyebrows.
Crispy and creamy Raquel Bernácer
GUIDE TO COOKING CHESTNUTS
Roasted, boiled, baked and even fried: although they are most often bought from the chestnut farmer, we can also prepare these autumn dried fruits in many ways at home.
You can almost smell them here
PANELS WITHOUT POTATO
Panellets are the typical sweets of Todos Los Santos in Catalonia, although they are also eaten in other parts of Spain. Normal considering how good they are.
Breaded ballsMikel López Iturriaga
“PUMPKIN SPICE CHEESECAKE”
We take advantage of the perfect combination of cucurbits and spices like cloves, cinnamon or nutmeg to make the most autumnal cheesecake possible.
The cake that screams: “It’s autumn.” Alfonso D. Martín
PUMPKIN PIE
The empanadico was born as a sweet for use in Huesca, where bakeries preferred to use old bread dough. In the classic version it is filled with pumpkin, but apples or spinach are also used.
The fork appears to be from the 18th century, Claudia Polo
donuts
All Saints’ Day is one of the festivals with the deepest roots in sweets, and the fact that it has just ended is the perfect excuse to try this traditional dessert, ideal for making with the family.
Trick, treat or donuts? Ana Vega “Biscayenne”
PUMPKIN, CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE CAKE
We’ve paired in-season pumpkin with creamy cheese and chocolate to make a very easy piece of pastry – no matter how clumsy you are, you can do it – autumnal and delicious.
Autumn made into a cakeMònica Escudero
PUMPKIN WALNUT CAKE
Have we given in to an invasive tradition from the United States? Yes, because any excuse is a good one to have a party and make an incredibly delicious pumpkin pie.
DEAD BREAD
Put down the Halloween pumpkins for a moment and remember the dead with pan de muerte, a type of Mexican brioche that will have you dying of pleasure.
Skull not included Mikel López Iturriaga
HOMEMADE SWEETS
Jelly beans, lollipops or marshmallows: Many sweets can be prepared yourself without much effort. Use them for Halloween, Castañada, Magosto or whatever you’re celebrating.
It looks like fruit, a great cocktail, Esmireia Rodríguez
BONUS: CULINARY HALLOWEEN DISASTERS
Something has gone wrong with these supposedly celebratory recipes that can cause concern, fear, disgust, or outright sadness, pity, and vital unease. Discover the Halloween menu that will really keep you awake.
“Mama Ruperta, a shot made me feel guilty.” GALERIE.COM
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