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    My Colombian Recipes » Menus and Lists » Colombian Recipes For Christmas And New Year's

    Colombian Recipes for Christmas and New Year's

    Dec 4, 2024 · Modified: Dec 11, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 11 Comments

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    Christmas season in Colombia means plenty of guests, parties, novenas, dance and music …and big appetites!

    Colombian Recipes for Christmas and New Year'sPin

    There were always tables loaded with food on Noche Buena and New Year’s Eve at my grandmother’s house. A variety of roasts, side dishes, desserts, salads, fritters and drinks.

    It seemed that my Mamita could make food appear like magic and with the frequency at which my family ate, the food seemed to multiply like rabbits. We never ran out. How was that possible?!

    Actually, it’s possible when you have a Colombian grandmother who felt that the best way to show people love is to feed them. Then feed them some more. Then, even when they’re so full they can barely walk, urge them to eat more, claiming that you are too skinny 🙂 Such memories I will always treasure. Mamita passed away about 10 years ago and even though the loss was overwhelming, I can’t help but remember her with a big smile. She was the best Grandmother any person could ask for.

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    Here is a wrap-up of all the Colombian Christmas and New Year 's recipes I have on this blog. If you want to learn about Colombian Christmas and New Year’s Traditions check my post here.

    Colombian Recipes for Christmas and New Year'sPin

    Drinks:

    Sabajón Colombiano (Colombian-Style Eggnog) (see recipe here)

    Aguardiente Sour (Orange and Aguardiente Cocktail) (see recipe here)

    Caspiroleta Colombiana (Colombian Hot Punch) (see recipe here)

    Mistela de Café (Coffee Liquor) see recipe here

    Refajo (Beer and Soda Cocktail) see recipe here

    Colombian EmpanadasPin

    Appetizers and Snacks:

    Hojuelas or Hojaldras See recipe here

    Natilla de Coco (Colombian-Style Pudding) See recipe here

    Buñuelos Colombianos (Colombian Buñuelos) See recipe here

    Ciruelas con Tocineta (Prunes Wrapped with Bacon) See recipe here

    Fritanga o Picada (Fried Food Platter) See recipe here

    Natilla Tradicional de Panela (Brown Sugar Natilla) See recipe here

    Empanadas (Colombian Style Empanadas) See recipe here

    Colombian Tamales (Tamales Colombianos)Pin

    Main Dishes:

    Cañón de Cerdo (Colombian-Style Pork Loin Roast) See recipe here

    Lechona Tolimense (Colombian-Style Stuffed Pork) See recipe here

    Pernil Asado Colombiano (Colombian-Style Roasted Pork Leg) See recipe here

    Pavo Asado Navideño (Christmas Turkey and Latin-Style Stuffing) See recipe here

    Mom’s Colombian Tamales (Tamales Colombianos de mi Mamá) See recipe here

    Tamales Tolimenses (Tolima Region Tamales) See recipe here

    Chimichurri Roasted Turkey See recipe here

    Ajiaco (Chicken and Potato Soup) See recipe here

    Ensalada Rusa recipePin

    Side Dishes:

    Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) See recipe here

    Salted Potato (Papa Salada) See recipe here

    Arroz con Coca-Cola (Rice with Coca-Cola) See recipe here

    Pineapple Coleslaw (Ensalada de Repollo con Piña) See recipe here

    Ensalada de Repollo Morado y Manzana (Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad) See recipe here

    Torta Negra ColombianaPin

    Desserts:

    Brevas Caladas o Dulce de Brevas (Colombian-Style Figs with Syrup) See recipe here

    Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie Sandwiches) See recipe here

    Dulce de Cascos de Limón (Candied Lime Shells) See recipe here

    Gelatina de Colores o Mosaico (Mosaic Jello) See recipe here

    Pastel Borracho (Colombian-Style Drunken Cake) See recipe here

    Torta de Pastores (Colombian Cheese and Rice Pudding Cake) See recipe here

    Torta Negra Colombiana (Colombian Black Cake) See recipe here

    Arroz con Leche (Rice pudding) See recipe here

    Gelatina de ColoresPin

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Scott Patrick

      December 13, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks for the many helpful ideas. As a gringo that loves to cook, married to my wonderful Colombian wife I love to make these traditional recipes. We are making Pollo Relleno for the first time but I am afraid that it won't be the same without the traditional salsas of uva and pina. Probably simple but I have no idea on how to make them. Can you help?

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      • Erica Dinho

        December 14, 2014 at 1:38 pm

        Salsa de Ciruelas: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/pork-chops-with-prune-sauce-chuletas-de-cerdo-con-salsa-de-ciruelas/

        Salsa de Piña: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/colombian-hot-dogs-perro-caliente-colombiano/

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      • Lucia

        February 27, 2024 at 7:09 pm

        OFC ! i am proudly born and raised in Medellin , Colombia , and Pollo Relleno is one of my favorite foods to eat , especially when my Mama makes it . so to make the amazing salsas de Uva and Pina.

        Mix pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour so flavors can meld.

        or if you want a simpler option go to your local Latin supermarket and buy it .
        if it doesn't work im so sorry!

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    2. Christina

      December 24, 2014 at 11:52 am

      Wonderful recipes! I am not Columbian but my best friend is and have tried many of the foods above. I arrived at your site searching for an Arroz con Coca Cola recipe and was so happy to encounter so many other awesome looking traditional recipes! I usually make Puerto Rican coquito - have done so already (it's gone! lol) but my next batch of "eggnog" will be your Sabajon - I can't wait to try it - looks and sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing! Feliz Navidad!

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    3. Andrea ❤️

      November 30, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      This seems very cool! I have to make a Colombian dish and this website helped a lot so thank you very much and I will probably be trying one of these recipes out!

      Reply
    4. Anonymous

      December 15, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      When was this publication made?

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    5. Tom

      December 17, 2019 at 12:37 am

      ¡Ay Diós mio! ¡Aguardiente sour! Hacia unos cuarenta años que he vivido en Colombia y hoy día no tengo buenas recuerdos de este bebida.

      Reply
    6. Francesca

      December 01, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Te olvido ajiaco!

      Reply
    7. Jess Nguyen

      December 03, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      Love this list! Excited to learn about Colombian holiday traditions!

      Reply
    8. Marilyn E Thomson

      December 11, 2023 at 1:21 pm

      Can I bake the empanadas?

      Reply
    9. Olga Lopez

      December 11, 2023 at 3:48 pm

      All the recipes are really good.

      Reply

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