Latin-Inspired Christmas Dinner Ideas

I try to keep my Christmas dinner menu exciting by changing it up every year. In addition to finding inspiration from family recipes, like my mother’s and grandmother’s tamales and spicy turkey stuffing, I’ve been seeking out delicious new recipes to try, like these Latin-inspired ideas.

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12 Latin-Inspired Christmas Dinner Ideas

Colombian-Style Roasted Pork Leg

Pork Leg is a traditional Christmas dish in many Latin American countries. This recipe combines beer, garlic and achiote to make a delicious marinade and roasts the pork leg perfection.
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Chimichurri Roasted Chicken

Chimichurri is a fresh herb sauce originally from Argentina usually paired with grilled meats. This roasted chicken gets a makeover with a chimichurri rub. Its buttery and oregano flavor makes this chicken amazing and incredibly moist.
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Turkey and Latin-Style Stuffing

This roasted turkey is flavored with a marinade of scallions, garlic and achiote. The Latin-style turkey stuffing gets delicious flavor from fruits, nuts, and spices.
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Colombian Tamales

Tamales are the Christmas meal in many Latino homes. This Columbian pork version wrapped in banana leaves will definitely make your mouth water.
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Prune Sauce

If you’re like me and like to add some gravy and sauce to your turkey, this sweet sauce is a great choice. Its bold and tart flavors also pair well with pork, chicken, and duck.
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Baked Artichoke Avocado Dip

This spicy, cheesy dip makes a great app with veggies or crackers.
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Mexican Style Turkey Stuffing

This stuffing gets a Mexican twist with some added jalapeños, cilantro and soy chorizo. It a great dish for your vegetarian guests.
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Christmas Rice with Almonds and Raisins

This super easy rice makes a great Christmas dinner side. The almonds and raisins add a crunchy and sweet taste that everyone is sure to enjoy!
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Festive Potato Casserole

This cheesy, bacon-filled potato casserole doesn't disappoint.
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Ancho Chile Cranberry Persimmon Relish

This relish adds a sweet and spicy kick to turkey, pork, and chicken.
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Almond Chocoflan

This Mexican sponge cake has a decadent dulce de leche layer and a rich chocolate layer -- yum!
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Rompope

Rompope is the Latin version of eggnog and has many great variations. This version includes milk, orange peel, and aguardiente (a sugar cane liqueur similar to rum).
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