A Chilean Christmas: recipes for the holidays

Christmas in Chile falls in the middle of summer. Dinner is late, the drinks are often served over ice, and sweets and cookies get shared with family and friends. These are the English versions of my recipes for those days.

Holiday drinks

Cola de mono is the Chilean Christmas drink, a coffee and spice eggnog.

Cookies and sweets

Sweets that keep for a few days and are easy to share.

Cakes and desserts

Summer desserts for a warm Christmas table.

On the table

Sides for the holiday dinner.