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Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes

A variety of Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes to add to your table. It includes a quick Sopas recipe, Filipino Spaghetti (but vegan!) and a Tropical Pavlova.

17 Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes

Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes - The Appetizers

Sopas

In our house Sopas is a must during Christmas. This one is filled with shortcuts if you just don't have the time but need it on the table.

20 Minute Sopas with Chicken Ravioli
Sopas with Chicken Ravioli in a bowl with a spoon on the side.
Sopas or Filipino Chicken Noodle Soup is made even easier with store bought chicken stuffed ravioli and bone broth.  It goes from fridge to table in 20 minutes flat.
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Lumpia Cups

This recipe is very low lift as you can make the lumpia cups ahead of time and just give them a quick toast before serving.

Lumpia Cups
Lumpia Cups
These Lumpia Cups are the perfect appetizer to make for a big crowd. There is no wrapping required and super easy to make.
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Vegan Malunggay Artichoke Dip

Great to have with Skyflakes!

Vegan Malunggay Artichoke Dip
Malunggay Artichoke Dip
This Vegan Malunggay Artichoke Dip gives a Healthy Filipino twist to the traditional artichoke dips. The addition of the Malunggay ups the nutrition and health value of this popular dip.
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Sinigang Na Hipon Ukoy

Everything in Sinigang but in a crispy fritter.

Sinigang Na Hipon Okay
Using the vegetables and hipon (shrimp) you typically find in a Seafood Sinigang, we chop them up into bite size pieces and coat them with batter, laced with a sinigang spice mix. What you get is a super crispy rendition of this dish.
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Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes - The Mains

Roasted Tinola Chicken

I know this is sneaky of me. This recipe is only available in the We Cook Filipino cookbook so buy it and make this as your main dish. Amazon delivers books overnight!!

Roasted Tinola Chicken
For this recipe you do need to get the We Cook Filipino Cookbook. It is a roast chicken that is first boiled in Tinola flavors (ginger and garlic). Then roasted until the skin is crispy. The broth is strained to make a clear soup and served with greens and mashed cauliflower.
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Lechon with Rice

This was a recipe I developed for a rice brand, and I love it so much I had to share it. It gets a nice citrus kick from Calamansi. Lechon is always a must at a Filipino Christmas.

Lechon with Calamansi Vinaigrette
We've put a RightRice twist on the traditional Filipino pork dish, Lechon. Brown Butter Sage RightRice adds even more protein and fiber to this delicious dish. Pair it with your favorite sides like green beans, squash, and kale for a festive holiday meal.
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Escabeche

For something a little be lighter try this version of Escabeche with baked fish.

Filipino Style Escabeche with Baked Fish
Filipino Style Escabeche
Filipino Style Escabeche with baked fish has a sweet and sour style sauce and is made with date syrup and apple cider vinegar. It’s the perfect quick and healthy weeknight meal.
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Embotido

Embotido but make it longganisa.

Longganisa Embotido
Longganisa Embotido is a two in one Filipino recipe! Instead of making multiple Longganisa pieces we are just going to make one big one and make it like an Embotido.
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Adobo Meatballs

These are super moist and flavorful oh and round!!!

Filipino Pork and Tofu Adobo Meatballs
These Filipino Pork and Tofu Adobo Meatballs are baked and then cooked in a garlicky vinegar and soy base sauce. Oh and it's on the table in 30 min!
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Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes - The Noodles

This is a way to use both Kare Kare and Pancit on the table. The Kare Kare is used as a noodle sauce paired with your favorite seafood.

Seafood Kare Kare with Udon Noodles
Seafood Kare Kare with Udon
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Filipino Spaghetti

Such a Filipino party staple! This one is totally vegan.

Vegan Filipino Spaghetti
Vegan Filipino Spaghetti
Slightly Sweet, very onion forward and super cheesy.  It's a Filipino classic dish.
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Angel Hair Pasta with Bangus

If you are going to make a seafood pasta make it this one! It has bangus and calamansi mixed with nice and thin angel hair pasta.

Fried Bangus Flakes with Garlicky Calamansi Caper sauce over Angel Hair Pasta
Fried Bangus Flakes with Calamansi Caper Pasta on a ceramic platter with a gold fork
In partnership with Sarangani Bay Bangus celebrating our Delicious Heritage, I’ve created this Angel Hair Pasta made with Smoked Bangus Flakes and dressed with a garlicky calamansi caper sauce.
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Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes - The Sides

Palabok Potato Salad

A way to flip that switch. Let's say that you want Palabok, but in a different way. Make it in to a Potato Salad! It works. Trust me.

Next Level Palabok Potato Salad Recipe
Palabok Potato Salad
A Filipino party favorite has been remade into a new summer staple.  Palabok Potato Salad is made with mayo spiked with patis (fish sauce) and topped with some smokey flaked fish, diced boiled egg, crushed chicharon, crispy garlic chips and green onions.
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Green Mango Salad

No matter what anyone says a Salad is always needed!

Ensaladang Mangga (Green Mango Salad)
On the table in 15 minutes this Ensaladang Mangga Green Mango Salad is both fresh and very flavorful. It's great to serve with grilled or fried dishes especially pork or fish.
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Savory Ube Focaccia Bread

We always need bread at these festivities and this no knead savory Ube Focaccia bread hits the spot.

Savory Ube Focaccia Recipe and It’s No-Knead!
This Savory Ube Focaccia is made with real mashed up Ube with lots of garlic olive oil.  No real bread making skills are needed to make this bread.  Just lots of patience. 
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Filipino Christmas and Noche Buena Recipes - The Desserts

Ah, the main attraction! Desserts, the part of the meal that you make room for.

Broken Glass Jelly

But with a twist!

Broken Glass Recipe with Lychee, Yakult and Strawberry
Broken Glass Jello recipe with a creamy base of lychee and Yakut and fruity strawberry bites!
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Kalamay

It's not a family party without kalamay. It symbolizes sticking together. Oh so very sweet.

Kalamay Hati or Sundot-Kulangot Recipe
This version of Kalamay Hati just needs 3 ingredients sweet glutinous rice flour, coconut milk and coco jam.
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Yema Tart

This is a more sosyal way to eat Yema and the sky flakes give it a nice salty crust so it's not so sweet.

Yema Tart with Pinipig and Skyflakes Crust
A super duper easy Yema Tart made with a pinipig and Skyflakes Crust. The filling is slightly tart from a bit of dalandan juice. It can be made with Filipino pantry staples that you already have.
Recipe Adapted from Atlantic Beach Tart from Martha Stewart
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Sans Rival Pavlova Slab

If you are intimated with making both pavlova and sans rival, have no fear. This is a super easy and healthier version. Another recipe I developed for a brand and love dearly.

Sans Rival Pavlova Slab
Sans Rival is Filipino dessert made with infinite layers of cashew meringue and butter cream.  Being super decedent it only makes appearances at Birthday parties and Holiday Celebrations. 
In our recipe we stripped it down to make it easier to make, but still has the soul of the recipe.  We use an Australian dessert called Pavlova as the base and break that up into shards and cover it with butter cream.  For a savory counter point we top it off with our new Almond Cashew Power Butter and some dry roasted, lightly salted cashews.  So you get crispy, smooth, sweet and salty all in one perfect bite.  The name literally means without rival.  No other cake or dessert is better that this.
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Tropical Pavlova

I know! You have two Pavlova choices. This one is an ode to that fruit salad you get in a can that is always served with cream and condensed milk at Filipino Christmas parties. This time you poach that fruit yourself.

Tropical Pavlova Recipe
A Tropical Pavlova with Calamansi Curd, ginger poached pears and grapes and grilled pineapple.  A perfect ending to a year we will never forget.
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I hope you enjoyed this unique list of recipes. If you decide to include them in your menu let me know!

Here are other Holiday Food Guides to get you through the season:

9 Filipino Cookies To Put In Your Holiday Cookie Box

Filipino Thanksgiving Recipes

Best Ube Recipes Ever

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