As the name suggests, this traditional dessert hails from the city of Córdoba. The cake consists of two layers of flaky puff pastry and a filling made from threaded squash jam, also known as cabell d’ángel or angel’s hair. The filling is traditionally made from Figleaf gourd, while the original version also includes an unusual addition of diced ham.

Before it is served, the cake is usually dusted with cinnamon and sprinkled with sugar. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, and it is typically served with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. On November 17, people from Córdoba celebrate the national Pastel Cordobés Day when free portions of the cake are provided for all the attendees, while one of the most popular versions of the cake is found in the monastery of Santa Isabel de los Ángeles in Córdoba. 

Gazpacho de mango or mango gazpacho is a variety of Spanish gazpacho, a refreshing soup that’s traditionally enjoyed cold. As the name suggests, this version is based on mangoes, which are combined with other ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, jalapeño peppers or chili, onions, shallots, and garlic.

All the ingredients are peeled and diced before they’re blended with cold water and olive oil into a mixture with a smooth consistency and a silky texture. Orange juice, lime juice, or vinegar are usually added to the combination to add the necessary acidity, and the soup is typically flavored with spices and herbs such as cilantro, basil, or tarragon. 

Olla de trigo is a traditional soup that’s especially popular in Almeria. It’s usually made with a combination of chickpeas, whole wheat, bacon, chorizo, morcilla, pimentón, hot chili peppers, fennel, and a slice of bread fried in olive oil.

The chili peppers, pimentón, and fried bread are pounded with a pestle and added to the cooked ingredients in the pot. Once prepared, this soup is served in deep plates, and some people like to add a bit of vinegar to help their digestion. Olla de trigo is popular on cold days and during winter.

Soldaditos de Pavía is a traditional dish that's a staple of Madrid's tapa bars, but it's also often found in Andalusia. The dish consists of strips of battered and deep-fried cod that are served with a strip of roasted red pepper wrapped around them.

Before the frying, the cod is typically marinated in a combination of pimentón and lemon juice. The name of the dish means soldiers of Pavía, referring to the fact that the dish resembles the orange-red uniforms worn by the Hussars of Pavía regiment.

Alfajor is an old Spanish dessert that is mainly associated with Andalusia and Murcia. In its basic form, this cookie-like dessert consists of ground almonds and other types of nuts that are combined with honey and various spices before they are shaped into cylindrical forms and dusted with sugar.

The alfajor varieties can be found throughout the country, especially in southern Spain, and they may differ in their shape and basic ingredients. Some regional varieties such as the Medina alfajor consist of a honey-flavored filling that is enclosed between two thin wafers. 

Pestiños are Spanish pastries fried in olive oil. The dough is made with flour, yeast, sesame, and sometimes orange juice and cinnamon. After the dough has been fried, it is traditionally topped with honey or sugar. These crunchy fritters have been prepared during the Holy Week and Christmas since the 16th century.

Serve them with sweet wine, tea, hot chocolate, or coffee.

Chicharrón is a popular Spanish and Latin American dish consisting of pork rinds that are fried in oil until they develop a crunchy texture. It is believed that the dish originated in Andalusia and gained popularity in the rest of the world afterwards.

Today, there are numerous variations of chicharrón, so, in Peru, it is served with fried yuca and an onion relish, and in the Philippines the accompaniments are liver sauce and pickled papaya.

Borrachuelo is a traditional dessert originating from Málaga. The word borracho in the name means drunk, referring to the fact that the biscuits are soaked in wine and anisette. Although the cookies have a few versions, depending on their filling, they’re usually made with a combination of flour, olive oil, orange peel strips, moscatel wine, anisette, orange juice, lemon juice, sesame seeds, and fennel.

Once prepared, the smooth dough is rolled out and cut into disks, fried until golden, filled with pumpkin or sweet potato mixture, closed, dipped in honey, and dusted with icing sugar. Borrachuelos are especially popular during the carnival season and Christmas.

Puchero is a hearty Spanish stew belonging to the cuisine of the poor, featuring different types of meat, rice, noodles, and vegetables such as chickpeas, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. The name of the dish, puchero, means stewpot, referring to the big clay pots in which the stew was originally prepared.

Traditionally, puchero is consumed over several days, and each time it is accompanied by a different side dish. Thick and flavorful, this stew is often consumed during the colder days of the year.