We had Lechon (pork shoulder) Mojo (marinated in orange and lemon juice, an ungodly amount of garlic, with oregano and cumin. Sides were Moros y Cristianos (black beans and rice,) Cuban -style collard greens, roasted winter squash, fried plantains, green salad, and rolls.
There were wonderful crackers and spreads ( smoked trout and a tapenade )for befores and an embarrassment of desserts--frozen eggnog pie, deep, dark gingerbread with raspberry curd, fudge, and cinnamon ice cream.
The aromas of the cooking took me back to the Ybor City of my youth. And the enthusiastic response from the family tells me we may have a new Christmas tradition.
Next year, I'll add in Yuca -- another traditional side with lots of garlic. And, it was suggested, maybe mojitos instead of Bloody Marys.
Hoping everyone's holiday was what they enjoyed!
6 comments:
Lovely sounding feast!
Josie looks absolutely adorable.
And the best thing about the day was family, I'm sure. ❤️
That’s quite an unusual addition, and that is such a nice pic of Josie.
I bet the house was filled with delighful scents not normally attributed to Christmas.
It was delicious and John and I had leftover beans, rice, collards and plantains for supper just now.
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