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Christmas is the perfect excuse to impress with your cooking. How about one of these Mexican Christmas recipes as a beautiful statement to put in the centre of the table along with some flavourful sides? Our Al Pastor turkey, lamb barbacoa recipe, or chipotle honey glazed ham would all seriously impress the family, and have everyone digging in for more, guaranteed!
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Covered in an Al Pastor marinade and served with spiced grilled pineapple, this may be the most flavourful turkey recipe ever! Here we've used a turkey breast but with a bit more marinade is perfect for a crown or whole turkey. See full recipe
Whether it‘s Christmas or not, a chipotle glazed ham is always a winner! We've basted it in our smoky Chipotle Paste mixed with honey and it's then roasted until nice and crispy. A must-try! See full recipe
Authentic and tender Lamb Barbacoa is a delicious alternative to turkey for the main event. We've coated the lamb with our Chipotle Honey glaze as this turns the lamb a rich and glorious brown. See full recipe
Everything you need to make the perfect Mexican Christmas dinner!
Our large Burrito Wraps and small Soft Taco Wraps are the perfect base for those turkey burritos or lamb barbacoa tacos. All you do is warm the wrap, add your filling of choice and favourite toppings, then simply roll and enjoy. This is also a perfect idea for Christmas dinner leftovers!
Finally, Chipotle Paste is the one other must-have ingredient that is so versatile and used in many of these Mexican Christmas recipes. Use it to add flavour to the delicious concoction for the empanadas, or mixed in with your cauliflower cheese or bread sauce. Jazz up your roasted carrots, or your roast ham or lamb barbacoa by drizzling over a homemade chipotle honey sauce by mixing our Chipotle Paste with some honey. It will give your meat or veg the perfect amount of smokiness, heat and sweetness.
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Here’s our collection of our favourite Mexican Christmas Recipes with the flavour turned up a notch as well as some of the traditional dishes you will find on the Christmas table in Mexico. Ham with a slightly spicy and smoky chipotle honey glaze, Turkey al Pastor and side dishes with a twist are just a few of the ways to bring some excitement to your Christmas table.
Authentic and tender lamb barbacoa is delicious tucked into tacos. We've coated the lamb with our Chipotle Honey glaze as this turns the lamb a rich and glorious brown.... See full recipe
Roast turkey breast covered with delicious al pastor marinade, served with warm Soft Taco Wraps and grilled pineapple seasoned with Garlic and Guajillo Fajita and Taco Mix. Yum!... See full recipe
This authentic Pozole Soup recipe is cooked slow 'n low with Chipotle Paste for a rich, spicy brothy soup with lots of veggies - perfect for a cold night.... See full recipe
The irresistible, smoky butter you will want to slather on everything! Butter is mixed with a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste. We love putting it on grilled steak.... See full recipe
Bacalao is one of those special dishes that's preserved by grandmas in Mexican families and passed on from generation to generation. A delicious fish stew using salted cod!... See full recipe
Sauté your green beans in a bit of olive oil and some of our Crunchy Salsa Macha for a deliciously spicy side dish, with a lovely light crunch from the ground peanuts.... See full recipe
Whether you're adventurous with flavour or looking to mix things up, this recipe makes roast potatoes that are crispy outside, fluffy inside and deliciously smoky... See full recipe
A chipotle honey glazed ham is always a winner! We've basted it in our smoky Chipotle Paste mixed with honey and it's then roasted until nice and crispy. So easy, and a must-try!... See full recipe
We love this smoky and sweet recipe for Chipotle Roasted Honey Carrots as they're so simple to prepare, but give your roasted vegetables a special oomph for the festive season! ... See full recipe
Mole is one of the most important dishes in Mexican gastronomy. Here is our traditional mole recipe, prepared in a simple way so that everyone can prepare it at home.... See full recipe
Chipotle Paste makes our cheese sauce taste slightly smoky and spicy. With the cheddar, this makes a beautiful combination that takes this British classic to another level!... See full recipe
The simple combination of Chipotle Paste, butter, lemon zest, and parsley are mixed together to create a delicious smoky butter. The butter is then spread over the salmon and cooked!... See full recipe
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Bought the extra large turkey and faced with mountains of leftovers? Transform your Christmas leftovers into delicious new meals with our Christmas leftover recipes.
Turkey Enchiladas has to be one of the best ways to make use of any holiday leftovers! Crisp up those remains, and make them into a delicious, melty, hot and oozing dish for your family.... See full recipe
Leftover ham and potato hash is the kind of food that you normally prepare the morning after a late night whilst still in your pyjamas, perfect for using up any leftovers!... See full recipe
There's nothing more satisfying than putting all of those leftovers from oyur Christmas feast or Sunday roast together into one genius Turkey Leftover Burrito.... See full recipe
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Bite-sized and oh so moreish, here are some of our favourite nibbles and party food recipes sure to liven up the Christmas festivities. We also have a few ideas for easy to make ahead family favourite meals that are perfect for serving a big crowd.
Warm and freshly made coconut prawns served with hot mango salsa are just what you need over the warm summer months, and perfect for entertaining friends and family.... See full recipe
Here is our special hot tamales recipe where we use our Chipotle Paste to cook the beef and make it into delicious and succulent meat, ready to go into the traditional tamales.... See full recipe
Sopes are thick masa shaped discs, pinched on the edges to form a vessel. They’re lightly fried and typically topped with refried beans, fresh cheese and salsa.... See full recipe
The irresistible, smoky butter you will want to slather on everything! Butter is mixed with a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste. We love putting it on grilled steak.... See full recipe
These Cheese Empanadas with sweet potato and brie are easy to make using pre-made shortcrust pastry sheets, full of flavour and spice and a total crowd pleaser.... See full recipe
Our Quick Queso Fundido with Roasted Cauliflower aka cheesy deliciousness melted in a skillet under the grill is the perfect botana to share with friends and family. ... See full recipe
This Mexican Shepherds pie recipe was one of the first recipes that we made using our chipotle paste and over 200 recipes later, it's honestly still one of our favourites.... See full recipe
As far as chilli prawn recipes go, this Chipotle Prawns recipe works as a starter or main. For a simple meal serve alongside crusty bread, ready to be dipped into the pan juices.... See full recipe
We reckon everyone knows how to make a lasagna and making it Mexican couldn’t be easier! If comfort food is what you are looking for, this is comfort food at its best. ... See full recipe
Our Mexico Chilli Gift Set is the perfect addition to bring a bit of heat and amazing smoky flavour to a beautiful cheese board this holiday season! Festive and no cooking required!... See full recipe
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There will be no more struggles thinking about new Christmas dinner ideas from now on! Feast your eyes on this collection of our Mexican Christmas recipes for your big family get together. We’ve included a few ideas for the main showstopping centre piece as well as some Christmas veggie side dishes that are brilliant, low risk ways to bring flavour to the festivities. Some of this Mexican Christmas food you might recognise, as we’ve taken some classic ideas and given them a Mexican twist!
Authentic and tender lamb barbacoa is delicious tucked into tacos. We've coated the lamb with our Chipotle Honey glaze as this turns the lamb a rich and glorious brown.... See full recipe
Warm and freshly made coconut prawns served with hot mango salsa are just what you need over the warm summer months, and perfect for entertaining friends and family.... See full recipe
Roast turkey breast covered with delicious al pastor marinade, served with warm Soft Taco Wraps and grilled pineapple seasoned with Garlic and Guajillo Fajita and Taco Mix. Yum!... See full recipe
Here is our special hot tamales recipe where we use our Chipotle Paste to cook the beef and make it into delicious and succulent meat, ready to go into the traditional tamales.... See full recipe
This authentic Pozole Soup recipe is cooked slow 'n low with Chipotle Paste for a rich, spicy brothy soup with lots of veggies - perfect for a cold night.... See full recipe
Turkey Enchiladas has to be one of the best ways to make use of any holiday leftovers! Crisp up those remains, and make them into a delicious, melty, hot and oozing dish for your family.... See full recipe
Sopes are thick masa shaped discs, pinched on the edges to form a vessel. They’re lightly fried and typically topped with refried beans, fresh cheese and salsa.... See full recipe
The irresistible, smoky butter you will want to slather on everything! Butter is mixed with a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste. We love putting it on grilled steak.... See full recipe
Leftover ham and potato hash is the kind of food that you normally prepare the morning after a late night whilst still in your pyjamas, perfect for using up any leftovers!... See full recipe
Bacalao is one of those special dishes that's preserved by grandmas in Mexican families and passed on from generation to generation. A delicious fish stew using salted cod!... See full recipe
Sauté your green beans in a bit of olive oil and some of our Crunchy Salsa Macha for a deliciously spicy side dish, with a lovely light crunch from the ground peanuts.... See full recipe
Whether you're adventurous with flavour or looking to mix things up, this recipe makes roast potatoes that are crispy outside, fluffy inside and deliciously smoky... See full recipe
These Cheese Empanadas with sweet potato and brie are easy to make using pre-made shortcrust pastry sheets, full of flavour and spice and a total crowd pleaser.... See full recipe
Our Quick Queso Fundido with Roasted Cauliflower aka cheesy deliciousness melted in a skillet under the grill is the perfect botana to share with friends and family. ... See full recipe
This Mexican Shepherds pie recipe was one of the first recipes that we made using our chipotle paste and over 200 recipes later, it's honestly still one of our favourites.... See full recipe
These crunchy honey roast parsnips are perfect to go with a roast dinner.... See full recipe
A chipotle honey glazed ham is always a winner! We've basted it in our smoky Chipotle Paste mixed with honey and it's then roasted until nice and crispy. So easy, and a must-try!... See full recipe
There's nothing more satisfying than putting all of those leftovers from oyur Christmas feast or Sunday roast together into one genius Turkey Leftover Burrito.... See full recipe
As far as chilli prawn recipes go, this Chipotle Prawns recipe works as a starter or main. For a simple meal serve alongside crusty bread, ready to be dipped into the pan juices.... See full recipe
We reckon everyone knows how to make a lasagna and making it Mexican couldn’t be easier! If comfort food is what you are looking for, this is comfort food at its best. ... See full recipe
We love this smoky and sweet recipe for Chipotle Roasted Honey Carrots as they're so simple to prepare, but give your roasted vegetables a special oomph for the festive season! ... See full recipe
Mole is one of the most important dishes in Mexican gastronomy. Here is our traditional mole recipe, prepared in a simple way so that everyone can prepare it at home.... See full recipe
Chipotle Paste makes our cheese sauce taste slightly smoky and spicy. With the cheddar, this makes a beautiful combination that takes this British classic to another level!... See full recipe
Our Mexico Chilli Gift Set is the perfect addition to bring a bit of heat and amazing smoky flavour to a beautiful cheese board this holiday season! Festive and no cooking required!... See full recipe
The simple combination of Chipotle Paste, butter, lemon zest, and parsley are mixed together to create a delicious smoky butter. The butter is then spread over the salmon and cooked!... See full recipe
Here is an example of the perfect Mexican Christmas menu that you could create for the big day!
Christmas Canapes
For these, why not make a fresh batch of Cheese Empanadas, or our Quick Queso with Cauliflower. The empanadas can easily be made ahead and frozen. They can then be baked straight from frozen.
Christmas Main Course
Our stunning Turkey Breast with Al Pastor marinade would make the perfect show-stopping centrepiece for the main meal. Surround this with our recipes for Mexican Roast Potatoes, Mexican Green Beans, Mexican Cauliflower Cheese, and Chipotle Honey Roasted Carrots.
Christmas Pudding
If you want to go completely authentic, a lovely warm drink of Mexican Caramel Atole or Ponche Navideño (fruit punch) alongside a typical pudding such as Mexican Chocolate Pie or Tres Leches Cake would do the trick.
A great way to use up all of those turkey leftovers is to make a Turkey Burrito for lunch on Boxing Day. Stuff in some of the leftover brussel sprouts, some Gran Luchito Refried Beans, a few dollops of Gran Luchito Chipotle Mayo and some of our Serrano Green Chillies. You can have it hot or cold, and both will taste delicious!
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Take a look at our frequently asked questions about Mexican Christmas food. If you have questions of your own not shown here, please ask them in the comments section underneath the recipes. To learn more about authentic Mexican cooking check out the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel.
It completely depends on the family and what their tastes and traditions are. Carne Asada, Birria, tamales, pozole are all popular. Turkey is native to Mexico and is also a popular choice for a Mexican Christmas Eve dinner.
Depending on family tradition, turkey or carne asada may be served for Christmas. So yes, out come the soft flour tortillas! For this reason, we've shared our lamb barbacoa recipe which is delicious in tacos.
Traditional Mexican Fruit Punch - Ponche Navideño, is a traditional hot drink during the Christmas period. It is made using water, fresh and dried fruits like tamarind, prunes, hibiscus, sugar cane, cinnamon, and sweetened with Piloncillo.
Navidad - Celebrations are held throughout Mexico on 25th December to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
The Mexican celebration of Christmas (as a whole) is called Las Posadas and begins on December 16 and ends on 24th. It commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus. The ninth evening of Las Posadas is Buena Noche, Christmas Eve.
