Flavors of the Dominican Republic: Traditional Holiday Favorites Recipes

Welcome to my kitchen in this special season! Here I share my favorite Dominican recipes for Christmas, full of tradition and the warm flavor of our land. From classics passed down from generation to generation to innovative delights that modernize our celebrations.

Drink

1. Chocolate Eggnog (Ponche de Chocolate)
2. Coquito a favorite from Puerto Rico 
3. Ginger Tea 

Side Dishes

1. Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Plátanos al Caldero) 
2. Chicken Filling for Sandwich
3. Kipes
4. Pasteles en Hoja (banana leaf wraps) 

Salads

1. Pink Potato Salad
2. Potato Salad

Rice

1. Arroz con Gandules, Rice with Pigeon Peas 
2. Arroz Frío, Cold Rice

Meat

1. Brine Recipe 
2. Mini Meatballs
3. Chivo Guisado, Stewed Goat 
4. Turkey or Pernil (Pork Shoulder)

Stews / Soup

1. Sancocho

Desserts

1. Apple Pie
2. Arroz con Leche, Rice Pudding 
3. Flan
4. Flan de Chocolate 
5. Suspiritos

 

Cookies

1. Cherry thimbles
2. Double sweetheart sugar cookies/Linzer
3. Gingerbread cookies 
4. Mexican Wedding Cookies
5. Snowman cookies with disco dust 
6. Thumbprint cookies

Cupcakes

1. Gingerbread Cupcakes 
2. Pumpkin Cake or Cupcakes  

Cakes

1. Coffee cake  
2. Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake  
3. Mandarin Cake
4. Pear Spice Bundt Cake 
5. Pistachio cake 
6. Plum Upside-Down Cake

Extras

1. Gingerbread house how to 
2. Pinecone angels
3. Templates for gingerbread house

My E-book of Delicious Cake Recipes. 

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