Written By: Ariana Pareja Becerra

With the arrival of December, it’s finally time to get to the holiday everyone’s been waiting for, Christmas! Like many holidays, Christmas is a time for loved ones to reunite and enjoy a special moment. Putting up a tree and decorating the house with lights and wreaths makes the holiday that much more special. In order to enjoy this holiday, it is important to spread the Christmas spirit – what’s a better way to do that than baking and cooking for family and friends. Recipes ranging from savory to sweet may bring a little Christmas cheer to the festive menu.

Peruvian Crema Volteada

https://cravingsjournal.com/creamy-peruvian-crema-volteada/

Bolivian Picana Inspired Soup

https://mediterraneanlatinloveaffair.com/christmas-soup-bolivian-picana/

Puerto Rican Pernil

https://themom100.com/recipe/pernil/

Mexican Tamales

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/mexican-tamales/

Salvadorian Pupusas

https://tasty.co/recipe/salvadoran-pupusas-as-made-by-curly-and-his-abuelita

Colombian Beef and Pork Empanadas

https://www.goya.com/en/recipes/colombian-beef-and-pork-empanadas

Lebkuchen – German Gingerbread Cookies

https://leelalicious.com/lebkuchen-german-gingerbread-cookies/

Mexican Horchata Drink

https://www.muydelish.com/traditional-mexican-horchata/

Enjoy baking and cooking these diverse dishes with family and friends. Have fun, and happy holidays!