The Dominican Cocido de Paticas (Cow or Pig Trotters Stew) may seem a bit intimidating at first, but don't worry, it's a fairly simple recipe, and that we write with a lot of details. It will be a success at the table. Read Cocido de Paticas (Pig Feet Stew) on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
Every country in the world has foods with names that make you, at first glance, question the wisdom of those who try them. Our country is not different in this regard; to prove it we bring you some of the weirdest names for Dominican food, from the poetic to bizarre. Read From Po … | Continue reading
Cepa de apio or cepa de apio criollo (Andean arracacha, or creole celery root) is a tuber. It can be used in the same manner as most other tubers: cepa de apio can be eaten boiled or as an ingredient in stews, purees, or roasted and fried in slices. Let's show you how to cook it. … | Continue reading
Pan de batata is a delicious grated sweet potato pudding with the taste and aroma of the spices we love: cinnamon, cloves, and a touch of ginger. Dense, creamy, chewy, and oh-so-very-flavorful, it is one of my favorite Dominican puddings, and I wish I could have it daily. Read Pa … | Continue reading
A thin crispy crust, sweet creamy guava and melted salty cheese in a roll that will leave you craving for more. Read Guava and Cheese Empanadas (Empanaditas de Guayaba y Queso) on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
This Tortilla de huevo – a lovely vegetable omelet – is basically lots of vegetables thrown together in an easy and filling breakfast. This simple-yet-flavorful Dominican omelet is one of our best dishes for weekend breakfasts and brunches, and one of our family's favorites. Read … | Continue reading
Yuca hervida encebollada or yuca con cebolla is one of our most popular side dishes. It's also easy to make and can be served as part of every meal. Nothing like a plateful of soft, buttery, boiled yuca with Dominican pickled red onions to start the day with a happy face. Read Yu … | Continue reading
Albóndigas guisadas are the classic Dominican meatballs made with beef and cooked in tomato sauce. These are juicy, flavorful, easy to make, and perfect over a bed of steaming Dominican-style rice for a foolproof Dominican lunch or dinner your guests will surely love. Read Albónd … | Continue reading
Sprinkle some authentic Dominican sazón en polvo on your dishes with our two ways to make Dominican sazón completo. This Homemade Dominican seasoning powder shortens the preparation time of your Dominican meal and adds the sabor criollo we love so much. Read Sazon Completo en Pol … | Continue reading
These unique empanada fillings bring variety and extra flavor to your gatherings. These are also the best rellenos de pastelones, and there's something to please everyone's taste, from savory to sweet, from vegan to seafood and meaty, from easy to more complex flavors. Read 15 Un … | Continue reading
Fritos maduros or fried yellow plantains will add a sweet flavor to your meals and can be prepared by even the most inexperienced cook. You can't miss out on this wonderful Caribbean delicacy that no one can resist, and serve it in as many meals as you can. Read Platanos Maduros … | Continue reading
Visit cities, towns, and camps in the Dominican Republic, and you'll hear the Dominican street food vendors everywhere. Sit in your galeria or balcony, and you can pick fruits, vegetables, prepared food, desserts, meats, fish, and snacks without even leaving your home. Read Domin … | Continue reading
Revoltillo de huevos – Huevos revueltos a la Dominicana – it's a simple and flavorful dish of scrambled eggs that are quick and simple to cook. Nutritious, and vegetable-laden, it adds a new dimension to breakfast, and it's the perfect dish for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Read … | Continue reading
Empanaditas de Yuca (Cassava Empanadas) are delicious, gluten-free empanadas made with cassava flour, and that has a surprising crunchiness. Read Empanaditas de Yuca (Cassava Empanadas) on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
Moro de habichuelas is the quintessential Dominican rice and beans combination, and a very common option on the Dominican table. A steaming plate of flavorful, nourishing moro rice is the perfect side dish for many of our favorite main dishes, from meats to vegan ones. Read Moro … | Continue reading
Kipe horneado (baked kibbeh) is a lesser-known version of the Middle-Eastern fried kibbeh. And, while our version of the fried one is more popular in our country, baked kipe is closer to the Lebanese version, lighter, flavorful, and much easier to make for beginners. Read Baked K … | Continue reading
Sopa boba (Dominican vegetable soup) is an easy recipe for a lighter, meatless alternative to other soups in our blog. A nourishing and comforting food with deep roots in our cuisine, it is an inexpensive, uncomplicated soup that will be great for vegans and meat-eaters alike. Re … | Continue reading
This easy, quick-to-make, dairy-free, egg-free, pumpkin Vegan eggnog is as luscious and creamy as traditional eggnog, but not as cloyingly sweet. Don't let vegan guests feel left out and make a batch of this. It is an amazing treat for all your guests, vegan or not. ¡Salud! Read … | Continue reading
While cold drinks are more popular in our country, for obvious reasons, we also enjoy hot drinks during the cooler time of the year, or as part of breakfast or dinner. See our selection of the comforting, nourishing drinks we love for breakfast. Read Dominican Christmas Drinks on … | Continue reading
Rabo encendido or rabo guisado is a rich, vegetable-rich spicy oxtail stew recipe. This is a very delectable dish that we typically serve on special occasions due to the time it takes to prepare. I can tell you, however, that every minute it takes to make it is worth it in the en … | Continue reading
Avena caliente is a spiced, comforting, and nourishing oatmeal hot drink, typically served as breakfast or dinner. Practical, simple, quick to make, and inexpensive, it's one of two lovely drinkable oatmeal recipes on our blog and one of our favorite ways to enjoy oats. Try them! … | Continue reading
Our blog would not be complete without at least an attempt to explain the different names by which we name foods and ingredients. This is our always-expanding Glossary of Dominican foods and ingredients, perfect if you're looking to navigate and learn more about our cuisine. Read … | Continue reading
For vegans and vegetarians who still love and miss sancocho stew, I've created a simple Vegan sancocho recipe that is hearty and filling. Full of familiar flavors, rich, filling, and comforting, serve this meatless stew with steaming rice, and find a new dish for special days. Re … | Continue reading
Carne guisada is one of the main parts of La Bandera Dominicana – the traditional Dominican lunch meal – a dish served several times a week. Of all the carne guisada recipes, this simple but tender, and flavorsome Dominican carne de res guisada is a clear favorite. Read Carne Gui … | Continue reading
This Pastelón de yuca recipe is one of our favorite pastelón recipes and a fabulous choice for family get-togethers and potlucks. Everyone will love its layers of buttery yuca purée, the delicious melted cheese, and creamiest chicken filling in this cassava and chicken casserole. … | Continue reading
If you are wondering why you've never heard of Gaviao navideño before, you're in good company. This traditional Dominican Christmas drink is perhaps one of the most obscure recipes in our blog, a comforting drink originating in one of my favorite parts of the country. Read Gaviao … | Continue reading
We absolutely adore pasteles en hoja, but let's be honest: they are a lot of work to make. This recipe for pastelón "en hoja" al horno simplifies the process and retains the flavors and textures we like so much. Your guests will love it, and you'll love how much less work this is … | Continue reading
You can't miss this homemade Mandarin liqueur recipe, the lovely Licor de mandarina drink, and end the Christmas dinner with the taste and aroma of our favorite holiday fruit. It is surprisingly easy to make, making it a wonderful holiday gift or a welcome hostess gift. Read Lico … | Continue reading
Secret Santas? Family gift exchanges? I have the solution for you. Here are some ideas for inexpensive food gifts for your family and friends. Read Easy, Inexpensive Edible Homemade Gifts on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
Fluffy, and delicious, dulce de coco horneado o cocadas (flourless coconut cakes) will melt in your mouth, the very essence of tropical indulgence. It is one of our favorite desserts (I love anything with coconut), it is very easy to make, and will always be welcome by your guest … | Continue reading
Layers of creamy mashed potatoes, stuffed with juicy beef, and lots of melted cheese. Who can resist this pastelón de papa our amazing ground beef casserole with layers of mashed potato and cheese? Not me, for sure! Read Pastelón de Papa (Potato and Beef Casserole) on Dominican C … | Continue reading
Mantecaditos (butter cookies) are perfect to serve alongside the afternoon cafecito. These Dominican cookies are very easy to prepare, even for the novice baker. Read Mantecaditos (Easy Dominican Butter Cookies) on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
Following our series comparing other Latin American and Caribbean cuisines to Dominican gastronomy, we now tackle one of Latin America's most complex, rich, and better-known cuisines. Let's compare Mexican vs Dominican food and what makes them different. Read Dominican Vs. Mexica … | Continue reading
For newcomers to Dominican cuisine, it may be a surprise to find Kipe, Arroz con fideo, Niño envuelto, and Tipili. They're all recognizably Middle Eastern dishes. Learn about Middle-Eastern-Dominican cuisine, and how it came to be an important part of our gastronomy. Read Middle … | Continue reading
While I love a classic fried empanada, baked empanada has its advantages. If you're looking for a healthy empanada dough with no butter, this vegan-friendly, easier, quicker, lighter alternative calls for oil instead, and it can be combined with any sweet or savory fillings. Read … | Continue reading
Our breakfast Ponche dominicano de desayuno (Dominican eggnog) is a creamy morning drink, perfect for the cooler days of the year. This beloved, nutritious, and comforting drink is very popular for its nutritional properties, and just perfect to start the day full of energy. Read … | Continue reading
Looking for the easiest Christmas chicken recipe? Check out this Dominican-style pollo navideño, with all the flavors you've come to expect, in a less-complicated chicken roast for the biggest feast of the year. Read Pollo Horneado Navideño (Christmas Chicken) on Dominican Cookin … | Continue reading
Serve delicious empanaditas and pastelitos with your picadera, they are a must at a Dominican party. This recipe has options for different doughs, fried and baked, and fillings with chicken, pork, beef, cheese, seafood, vegetables and sweets. There's one for every taste. Read Emp … | Continue reading
Over 30,000 people of Chinese origin live in the Dominican Republic, and their influence in many areas of our culture, commerce, academia, and gastronomic heritage is quite apparent. Some of their dishes have been incorporated into our national cookery repertoire. Read Chinese-Do … | Continue reading
I never say no to a bowl of steaming, comforting Crema de auyama, the light and creamy Dominican Pumpkin cream soup. With a vegan and dairy version, this soup has delicate yet sophisticated flavors suitable for all tastes and diets. Perfect as a light dinner or as an entree. Read … | Continue reading
Yuca starch, also known as cassava starch, is a versatile ingredient, great as a gluten-free choice, and its incredible thickening power makes it a star ingredient in various cuisines worldwide. Learn how to make the main ingredient in hojaldras, the Dominican cookies. Read How t … | Continue reading
Chicken gizzards are mostly dark meat full of nutrients, but many people don’t know how to prepare them. They are not an uncommon part of our traditional cooking repertoire, and here I teach more about this uncommon, flavorful chicken meat and tell you how to cook it. Read Stewed … | Continue reading
When I want to serve something out of the usual rice dishes in our repertoire, it's time to put this Moro de habas on the table. If by now you've mastered all our other moro rice recipes, it's time for something new. Try my family classic, an attractive alternative to everyday ri … | Continue reading
One of our most popular Dominican eggplant dish, this berenjena guisada – stewed eggplant – combines the smokiness of roasted eggplant and the flavorful combination of vegetables and seasonings typical of our traditional "guisados" in a vegan dish that everyone will enjoy. Read B … | Continue reading
Yaroa, flavorful, incredible dish that hails from Santiago, has become the newest classic in Dominican food, and is a newcomer to the street food scene in the Dominican Republic. This is a dish that checks every box in the "best street foods" checklist. Here's my take on it. Read … | Continue reading
This year, our little Dominican corner on the internet turned 22. Can you believe it? I certainly had no idea when I created what I thought was something I'd share with friends and family that it would become a life project and a calling. But things are changing... Read A New Cha … | Continue reading
If you're looking for Locrio recipes to inspire your next meal, you've come to the right place. This is the complete collection of locrios, from the fanciest to the simplest. There's certainly no lack of options here, and you'll surely find one that'll make everyone at the table … | Continue reading
Carne de chivo guisado picante (Spicy Goat Meat Stew) is a recipe from the Northwest of the Dominican Republic where goats are said to feed on wild oregano. Read Chivo Guisado Liniero (Spicy Goat Meat Stew) on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading