You will be amazed by the variety of recipes we have to prepare the most delicious dishes for your Dominican cookout (parrillada). Some of these are traditional Dominican recipes, and others are inspired by our criollo taste. With them your parrillada will be a big success.

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If you are looking for great recipes for a great cookout, here we bring you a huge selection of main dishes, sauces, salads, side dishes, drinks, desserts, and even vegan recipes perfect for the occasion.
There are links to more of my best parrilladas (cookout) recipes – over 40 recipes plus videos – if you want to see a wider selection to plan your cookout.
Meats and seafood cookout recipes
Whether you prefer meat or seafood, here are some dishes that will make your cookout a blockbuster.
[Recipe + Video] Pinchos de Pollo (Chicken Skewers)
Garlic Shrimp Skewers [Recipe + Video] Pinchos o Brocretas de Camarones
Pechugas de Pollo a la Plancha (Grilled Chicken Breasts)
Chimi [Recipe + Video] Dominican Chimichurri Burger
Dominican Hot Dog Recipes for BBQ Party
[Recipe + Video] Longaniza Hamburgers
Tiger Prawns Brochettes in Ginger and Honey Marinade
[Recipe + Video] Smoky Ribs with Spicy Rum BBQ Sauce
BBQ Pork Chops with Green Mango Salsa
Grilled Shrimp and Mango Salad Recipe + Video
Easy Jerk Chicken Recipe + Video (Air Fryer, Oven or Grill)
BBQ sauces and garnish
What's a BBQ without awesome sauces, dips, and garnishes? Check out these amazing choices to please everyone.
[Recipe + Video] Wasakaka (Dominican Garlic Sauce)
[Recipe + Video] Homemade BBQ Spicy Guava Sauce
[Recipe + Video] Vegan Avocado Mayo
Best Rum Bbq Sauce Recipe
[Recipe + Video] Dominican Sautéed Red Onions with Vinegar
Cookout salads
You can't have a cookout without salads, here are some perfect options for a get-together on the patio, at the beach, or in the park.
Ensalada Rusa or Mixta [Recipe + Video] Potato Salad 2 Ways
[Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Salad
[Recipe + Video] Tipili Recipe (Bulgur Salad)
Ensalada de Coditos [Recipe + Video] Elbow Pasta Salad
Easy Cabbage and Carrot Slaw [Recipe + Video] Cabbage Salad
[Recipe + Video] Easy Potato and Chicken Salad
Watermelon Summer Salad Recipe
Starfruit or Carambola and Serrano Ham Salad
[Recipe + Video] Vegan Pasta and Avocado Salad
[Recipe + Video] Lighter Creamy Potato Salad with No Mayo
See more salad recipes ➜
Cookout side dishes
You can't serve the main course alone, a good side dish puts the finishing touch to a good cookout. Choose your favorite, or explore other options in the link below the list.
[Recipe + Video] Yuca Encebollada (Boiled Cassava with Onion)
Moro de Guandules [Recipe + Video] Rice with Pigeon Peas
Yuca al Mojo de Ajo [Recipe + Video] Cassava with Garlic Sauce
Guineítos, Guineo en Escabeche [Recipe + Video] Savory Bananas
Stewed Cabbage [Recipe + Video] Repollo Guisado
Crispy Air Frier or Oven-Fried Potato Wedges
Potatoes with Parsley and Paprika Sauce Recipe
Cepa de Apio and Yuca Mash (Arracacha and Cassava Puree)
[Recipe + Video] Sautéed Red Cabbage Sweet and Sour Slaw
See more sides recipes ➜
Cookout appetizers
While the cookout is ready, a delicious picadera is perfect to entertain your guests and keep the conversation going. Choose your favorite, or explore other options at the link below the list.
Yuca Fries or Cassava Fries [Recipe + Video] Yuca Frita
[Recipe + Video] Batata Frita (Sweet Potato Fries)
Tostones [Recipe + Video] Flattened Fried Plantains
[Recipe + Video] Casabe (Cassava Bread)
Plantains in Air Fryer Recipe [+ Video] or Oven Tostones
Cucumber sandwiches appetizers
[Recipe + Video] Vegan Avocado Mayo
[Recipe + Video] Creamy Avocado Dip with Sour Cream for Empanadas
Mayo-Ketchup Pink Sauce [Recipe + Video] Salsa Rosada
See more appetizer recipes ➜
Vegan cookout recipes
For those of you who don't eat meat, we haven't forgotten, check out these tasty recipes. Many of the recipes in the other lists are also vegan, so you can see if you like them. Pick your favorite, or explore other options at the link below the list.
Grilled Eggplant Vegan Sandwich Recipe
Vegan Lentil and Pumpkin Dip
See more vegan recipes ➜
Cookout drinks
Drinks are an important part of the cookout, and here are some recommended options, but also explore other options in the link below the list.
[Recipe + Video] Piña Colada (Rum, Pineapple and Coconut Cocktail)
Homemade Ponche or Coctel de Frutas (Fruit Punch)
[Recipe + Video] Batida de Mango (Passionfruit and Mango Smoothie)
Sparkling Pomegranate and Watermelon Limeade Recipe
Pineapple Mocktail
See more drink recipes ➜
Cookout desserts
A parrillada will only be unforgettable if it ends with a delicious dessert, and here are some perfect for summer, refreshing, and easy to prepare. Choose your favorite, or explore other options in the link below the list.
[Recipe + Video] Easy No-Bake Lime and Mango Cheesecake
[Recipe + Video] No-Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Recipe
Dulce de Leche Cortada [Recipe + Video] Curdled Milk Fudge
See more dessert recipes ➜
I hope you liked this selection of my favorite cookout recipes. Plan ahead and it will be a party to remember.