Christmas is without any doubt the most important holiday of the year for Dominicans. The Christmas Eve dinner is an important affair, one that takes days, even weeks to plan. Usually a similar menu is also served for the New Year's Eve dinnner. Start now planning your dinner with our guide and recipes.


Té de jengibre

Ginger tea is another of our most delicious Christmas tradition, when the temperatures drop, and even in the Caribbean sometimes a hot drink is needed. [Continue...]



Empanaditas

Delicious and easy to make, the Christmas hors d'oeuvres plate would not be complete without our typical savoury pastry. [Continue...]



Pasteles en hojas

Our ground-root pocket is one of Dominican's favorite appetizer and it is also one of the traditional dishes of our Christmas dinner. [Continue...]



Moro de guandules con coco

Rice with pigeon peas and coconut is an obligatory addition to any special meal Dominican-style. It is also part of our traditional Christmas dinner. [Continue...]



Ensalada rusa

Our "Russian salad" is Dominican's favorite. It is usually served on special occasions and is a traditional component of the Christmas dinner. [Continue...]



Puerco asado

This is the dish that symbolizes Christmas. Traditionally cooked "en puya", that is crossed with a stick over a rotating base and cooked over coal-fire, this is simpler. [Continue...]



Ponche de ron

Rum eggnog, a classic drink of Christmas combines a sweet taste with the delicious touch of rum. Our recipe is easy to follow, no excuse not to make it. [Continue...]



Licor de mandarina

This easy-to-make Mandarine liquor mixes the flavor of Dominican rum and the sweetness of mandarins. This will also make the perfect ending to Christmas dinner. [Continue...]