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Recipes and cocktails for christmas eve and new year's eve
Find dishes and drinks for christmas eve and new year's eve, with ingredients and step-by-step preparation.
17 recipes and 1 cocktail
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Grilled Spiny Lobster from the Keys with Criollo Mojo
Grilled spiny lobster, brushed with sour orange criollo mojo and served with boiled cassava. A seasonal Cuban adaptation.
Florida Stone Crab Claws with Cuban Mojo and Tostones
Florida stone crab claws served cold with sour orange mojo and crispy tostones: a festive appetizer with Cuban flavor.
Lobster-stuffed avocado with pink sauce and lime
Avocado halves stuffed with cooked lobster, peas, and a light pink sauce with lime. An elegant, fresh Cuban appetizer that is very easy to make.
Complete Cuban Roast Pork with Congrí, Yuca and Avocado
Roasted pork leg in slices, red bean congrí, yuca with mojo and avocado: a complete Cuban meal for 8, with overnight marination.
Pudding with dried fruits and guava paste pieces
Bread pudding with caramel, raisins, almonds, and guava paste pieces, cooked in a water bath. A Cuban dessert ideal for Christmas.
Stuffed Pork Leg à la Comas
Boneless pork leg stuffed with ham, hard-boiled egg, prunes, bacon and carrot, baked with brown sugar and malt.
Roasted Pork Leg in Criolla Style
Pork leg marinated with sour orange mojo, garlic and cumin, and slowly roasted in the oven. The star dish of Cuban celebrations.
Roasted Lechoncito
Whole lechoncito marinated with garlic mojo, oregano, and sour orange, roasted in the oven until the skin is well toasted.
Ham with Pineapple
Oven-baked ham glazed with brown sugar and cinnamon, decorated with pineapple rings and cherries. A Cuban classic for parties and Christmas Eve.
Yuca and Malanga Buñuelos
Cuban yuca and malanga buñuelos shaped like an eight, fried and bathed in cinnamon and vanilla syrup. The sweet of Christmas.
Shrimp Cocktail
Boiled shrimp on lettuce and avocado, bathed in pink sauce. A fresh and elegant appetizer, ideal for Christmas dinners.
Crema de Vie
Cuban creamy liqueur made with spiced syrup, eggs, condensed milk, and rum. Served well chilled, it is a classic for year-end parties.
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled yuca, very tender, bathed in criollo mojo of garlic, hot oil, and sour orange. The quintessential Cuban side dish.
Pork Chicharrones
Crispy Cuban-style pork chicharrones made with only pork fat, salt, and water. As a bonus, you get lard for cooking.
Turkey stuffed with congrí
Turkey marinated in sour orange mojo, stuffed with bacon congrí and baked until juicy. The star dish of the Cuban Christmas Eve.
Roasted Pork Leg Criolla Style
Pork leg marinated with garlic, sour orange, oregano, and cumin, slowly roasted in the oven until the skin is well crispy.
Havana Club Egg Nog
Hot egg nog with Havana Club Añejo Blanco and 7-year-old rum, milk, and nutmeg. A creamy cocktail ideal for parties.
Lechón a la criolla
Whole suckling pig marinated with garlic, cumin, oregano, and sour orange, roasted on a spit over a wood fire. The classic of Cuban celebrations.