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West Indies Pollo Criollo (Creole Chicken)This dish is from the Dominican Republic, contains a hint of nutmeg, and is simply good. Best refrigerated overnight. Recipe, tweaked, from "The New York Times." |
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Roasted pig's snouts and earsI know this will be literally “hard to swallow” for many! LOL! But staying true to the site theme (Traditional Dominican food) Believe me when I say that even though I myself have a bit of a hard time eating it, the taste is great! This is one of the most popular and favored street foods. In the street it is generally fried instead… |
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Plantain baskets!Hello friends and fellow foodies!! Today I bring you a true marvel of Neo-Dominican Cuisine. A delicious, beautiful and creative finger food (I did not invent it, this is just my version) that tastes very much Dominican, so Caribbean, so can almost feel the sea wind on your face! |
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Russian SaladHello friends and fellow foodies!! Some days ago, looking at how popular the potato salad recipe had become, I realized that one of the most popular recipes in traditional contemporary Dominican cuisine had not been published yet: “Russian salad”! Years ago, when I worked as exchange visitor for the YMCA of Greater New York, I… |
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Eco Panini!Today I share with you an “Eco sandwich”. I mean, who doesn’t love those roasted meats leftover sandwiches we make after the big meals of the 25th and 31st (Dominicans have 2 big dinner parties on those 2 days) I guess the same applies for Thanksgiving. Leftovers are such a “problem” that no one really minds having it. Those cold… |
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A Delicious Cassava (Yuca) Mofongo!Mofongo is one of those foods that Dominicans love. I have already shared many versions, including a sweet potato recipe and a video recipe from our youtube channel. But mofongo can be made in so many ways that far from being over, I’m just beginning! The yuca (cassava) mofongo is one of those very traditional and appreciated… |
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Coconut pigeon pea rice stuffed chicken!¡Hello my dear friends! Today I share another one of my many versions of “roasted chicken” For this version I recommend few people or a good referee since I usually have brawls over the stuffing! LOL! This recipe came up as I prepared food for one of our famous family reunions. I prepared the coconut pigeon pea rice early to… |
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Au gratin sweet potatoesToday I bring you a simple and delicious recipe. It is an excellent garnish and even a recipe that can be used as a stand alone for any family activity, etc. |
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Deep fried fish "Boca Chica" StyleHello everyone! Today I continue my mission of bringing you the most important recipes of traditional Dominican cuisine! Since I was very young, I remember that one of the most popular trips was the one to Boca Chica beach. For “capitaleños” (people from the capital city), Boca Chica was an obvious option. A white sand beach… |
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Pick and shovelHello Everyone! The last few days have been full with exciting news. In the last post I shared some of those news and there’s already more to share! but I will share those news later, because after all, this is a place to eat and enjoy recipes! The famous “pick and shovel” (pico y pala) is one of those foods that became popular… |
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Creamy cauliflowerCauliflower cream. A great option. |
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Cheese balls!Today I share one of the “Doña Anadina’s” (my sous chef’s mother) golden recipes. She’s one of my most faithful and constant advisors in the kitchen. Doña Anadina is a master of the flour and dough and even knowing this, I should say that she outdid herself this time. The “little chefs” (and me, I cannot deny it) took good care… |
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Milk rice (Arroz con leche)A very traditional Dominican dessert |
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Savory egg turnover! (Dominican style)Today I share one of my favorites: egg empanadas! |
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Sardine rice (sardine locrio or pica pica locrio)Today I share another true classical Dominican traditional gastronomy recipe. The sardine locrio, sardine rice or “pica pica” rice or locrio, is an important part of the contemporary history Of the Dominican Republic. The “pica pica” (it used to be a brand name) in its “hot” variety (the red can) was widely consumed in the… |
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