Christmas and New Year Recipes, and More

Traditional Dominican Recipes for Christmas and New Year, as well as some Dominican-inspired original recipes and ideas to add to your repertoire, crafts, and traditions.

Dominican Christmas and New Year Traditions and Foods

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Kipe or Quipe (Deep Fried Bulgur Roll)

Pastelón de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Casserole)

Empanaditas / Pastelitos (Savory Turnovers)

Cativías (Tapioca Flour Empanadas)

Moro de Guandules con Coco (Rice, Pigeon Peas and Coconut)

Pasteles en Hoja (Plantain and Beef Pockets)

Cheese-Crusted Ripe Plantain Balls

Dominican Pudín de Pan (Spiced Bread Pudding)

Puerco Asado (Pork Roast)

Pan de Batata (Sweet Potato Cake)

Ensalada Rusa (“Russian” Potato Salad)

Pasteles de Yuca en Hoja (Cassava Pockets)

Pavo a la Dominicana (Turkey Stuffed with Rice and Pigeon Peas)

Ponche de Ron (Rum Eggnog)

Croquetas de Pollo (Chicken Croquettes)

Ponche de Chocolate (Chocolate Eggnog)

Ensalada de Coditos (Elbow Pasta Salad with Tuna, Ham, or Vegan)

No Butter Baked Empanadas