As a country set on a tropical island you would expect that there are abundant refreshing traditional Dominican drink recipes, but there's a lot more on offer here. | Continue reading
As a country set on a tropical island you would expect that there are abundant refreshing traditional Dominican drink recipes, but there's a lot more on offer here. | Continue reading
Made with one of our favorite tropical fruits, this Jugo de Cereza (Acerola Juice) is very popular and quite a treat for Dominicans, who love its taste and refreshing properties. | Continue reading
Made with one of our favorite tropical fruits, this Jugo de Cereza (Acerola Juice) is very popular and quite a treat for Dominicans, who love its taste and refreshing properties. | Continue reading
Not eating meat doesn't mean that you can't enjoy amazing, hearty sandwiches, as proof I bring you this lovely Roasted Eggplant Vegan Sandwich. | Continue reading
Not eating meat doesn't mean that you can't enjoy amazing, hearty sandwiches, as proof I bring you this lovely Roasted Eggplant Vegan Sandwich. | Continue reading
There's a recipe for a Passion Fruit Cheesecake on our blog that we absolutely love and can never have enough of. That was my inspiration for these Cheesecake Popsicles. | Continue reading
There's a recipe for a Passion Fruit Cheesecake on our blog that we absolutely love and can never have enough of. That was my inspiration for these Cheesecake Popsicles. | Continue reading
Yaroa, a dish that hails from Santiago, has become the newest classic in Dominican street food. Here's my take on it. | Continue reading
Yaroa, a dish that hails from Santiago, has become the newest classic in Dominican street food. Here's my take on it. | Continue reading
5 Spices and Honey Chicken and Potato Roast Recipe: One hot meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Make this summer-friendly roast. | Continue reading
Most people like it, but what will make this 5 Spices and Honey Chicken and Potato Roast a sure-hit is that not only is it exploding with flavor | Continue reading
Simple, economical Dominican recipes, tips, resources, and information meant to make life just a tiny bit easier for you right now. | Continue reading
Simple, inexpensive Dominican recipes, tips, resources, and information meant to make life just a tiny bit easier for you right now. | Continue reading
In the Dominican Republic, Lent has its own traditional dishes that appear on the tables this time of the year. | Continue reading
In the Dominican Republic, Lent has its own traditional dishes that appear on the tables this time of the year. | Continue reading
Can we make tostones without frying? We sure do! These crispy, easy-to-make tostones are made with the air fryer, or an oven if that's what you have. | Continue reading
Can we make tostones without frying? Yes. We. Can! These crispy, easy-to-make tostones are made with the air fryer, or an oven if that's what you have. | Continue reading
What do Cuban and Dominican foods have in common? Dominican and Cuban cuisines are similar, but not identical. But why are we so different when it comes to the naming of foods? | Continue reading
What do Cuban and Dominican foods have in common? Dominican and Cuban cuisines are similar, but not identical. But why are we so different when it comes to the naming of foods? | Continue reading
Don't make dinner more complicated than it needs to be, this mildly spicy Cabbage and Minced Meat Hot Pot is a very simple, quick and comforting dish, and one of our new family favorites. | Continue reading
Christmas and New Year are the most important celebrations in which food take a center stage in the Dominican Republic. But there's much more than food to the holidays. | Continue reading
Christmas and New Year are the most important celebrations in which food take a center stage in the Dominican Republic. But there's much more than food to the holidays. | Continue reading
Mangú is probably the thing that Dominicans who follow the ketogenic diet, or a low carb diet miss the most. It would seem impossible that we'd get to enjoy it. Here's my trick. | Continue reading
Mangú is probably the thing that Dominicans who follow the ketogenic diet, or a low carb diet miss the most. It would seem impossible that we'd get to enjoy it. Here's my trick. | Continue reading
Guarapo de Jagua is a fermented beverage, one of the most refreshing traditional Dominican drinks, and a great alternative to soft drinks. | Continue reading
Guarapo de Jagua is a fermented beverage, one of the most refreshing traditional Dominican drinks, and a great alternative to soft drinks. | Continue reading
We bring to you 5 easy-to-follow ideas to save money on food cooking on a budget and still eat healthy and flavorful food. Put them to the test, we guarantee that the results will show at the end of the month. | Continue reading
We bring to you 5 easy-to-follow ideas to save money on food cooking on a budget and still eat healthy and flavorful food. Put them to the test, we guarantee that the results will show at the end of the month. | Continue reading
We the people from the tropics don't welcome summer as enthusiastically as people up north. Here's how I try to survive summer in the Dominican Republic. | Continue reading
We the people from the tropics don't welcome summer as enthusiastically as people up north. Here's how I try to survive summer in the Dominican Republic. | Continue reading
Yeah, I went there: I took the longaniza out of the case. I stuffed it between slices of Pan de Agua to make some surprisingly tasty and juicy burgers. | Continue reading
Guavaberry is a drink that arrived from the British West Indies with immigrants that settled in the D.R. It has become part of our culinary heritage. | Continue reading
It has always surprised us that of all our recipes, this is by far one of the most popular. The surprise comes from the fact that there is no two Habichuelas con Dulce alike. Each home has its own version. One of the good things about habichuelas con dulce is that no two homes pr … | Continue reading
Serve this Creamy, Cheesy Spinach with Pork Chops when you're short on time, but want everyone to clean up their dinner plate. Nobody will complain about eating their veggies. | Continue reading
Chicken breasts don't get any better, of course with the help of a few favorites. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Rolls is what's for dinner if you want to shine. | Continue reading
Familiar tastes, spectacular presentation. These Stuffed Cubanelle Pepper Boats with Avocado Sauce are the perfect lazy, one-pot summer dish. | Continue reading
In terms of the way mealtime schedules have evolved, the DR is fairly typical of most of Latin America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. | Continue reading
Whether you use leftover turkey roast, or supermarket rotisserie chicken, these Turkey Lasagna Rolls with Creamy Milk Sauce deserve a place on your table. | Continue reading
Dulce de Cajuil (Cashew Apple Jam): A beloved dessert treasured by Dominicans, and a must-bring-back item from road trips. | Continue reading
Cativía , or Catibía (Cassava Flour, Tapioca), is one of the most ancient traditions of our cuisine, the base of a number of traditional dishes. | Continue reading
I know for a fact that Yuca al Mojo de Ajo (Cassava with Garlic Sauce) is a popular dish in both Cuba and the Dominican Republic. I could have spent some more time researching where else it turns up, and its many possible incarnations. However, I’ve written about yuca before, and … | Continue reading
Arepa is a common food name throughout Latin America, but Dominican arepa is a name reserved for the cornmeal and coconut cake we all know and love. The post Dominican Arepa (Cornmeal and Coconut Cake) appeared first on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
Arepa is a common food name throughout Latin America, but Dominican arepa is a name reserved for the cornmeal and coconut cake we all know and love. The post Dominican Arepa (Cornmeal and Coconut Cake) appeared first on Dominican Cooking. | Continue reading
Arepa is a common food name throughout Latin America, but Dominican Arepa is a name reserved for the cornmeal and coconut cake we all know and love. | Continue reading
Have you ever had habichuelas con dulce? Well, then be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by this amazing Dominican sweet cream of beans. This is a strange combination of ingredients for a dessert, but we Dominicans absolutely love this Lenten tradition! The post Habichuelas con … | Continue reading
Have you ever had habichuelas con dulce? Well, then be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by this amazing Dominican sweet cream of beans. This is a strange combination of ingredients for a dessert, but we Dominicans absolutely love this Lenten tradition! The post Habichuelas con … | Continue reading
It has always surprised us that of all our recipes, Habichuelas con Dulce is the most popular. This is a strange combination of ingredients for a dessert, but Dominicans love it! | Continue reading