RecipesPuerto Rican Christmas RecipesPuerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas (Arroz con Gandules)This satisfying rice dish is great served alongside roast pork or pasteles. Bacalaítos Fritos con Bacalao Guisado (Salt Cod Fritters)Salt cod does double duty in this fritter topped with piquant cod salsa. Pickled Bananas (Guineos en Escabechea)Unripe, green bananas pickled in a garlicky brine make a refreshing condiment alongside the roast pork shoulder. ADVERTISEMENTADADMashed with bacon and garlic, this plantain dish is served with a quick tomato sauce. PastelesThese flavorful tamales are sold from street stands during the holidays in Puerto Rico. See the recipe for Pasteles » Back to Puerto Rican Christmas » These fried pies are stuffed with classic picadillo. See the recipe for Piononos » Back to Puerto Rican Christmas » Chicken and Root Vegetable Soup (Sancocho)This Puerto Rican chicken soup is hearty with starchy vegetables. ADVERTISEMENTADADSofritoThis multipurpose seasoning base forms the foundation of numerous Puerto Rican dishes. Tostones con Camarones Guisados (Plantain Fritters with Stewed Shrimp)In this recipe, simple fried plantains are topped with a bright shrimp and tomato sauce. Get the recipe for Tostones con Camarones Guisados » Keep ReadingTeta Julia’s Christmas CakeBy FADI KATTANBuskut (Somali Butter Cookies)By BEN MIMSBánh Tai Heo (Vietnamese “Pig’s Ears” Cookies)By BEN MIMSClassic Linzer CookiesBy BEN MIMSQuatre-ÉpicesBy JOE PAPACHLemon Ginger Cookies with Sichuan Peppercorn and White ChocolateBy LOIS GOHToyomansiBy ERIC VALDEZSkyu (Tibetan Vegetable Stew with Dumplings)By JODY EDDYPumpkin-Hazelnut SconesBy JODY EDDYSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD