Sometimes an idea comes to me, and although I have no clue how to make what I envision I can still feel, see or taste the result I want. This recipe is one of those ideas. Remember that cornmeal and beef casserole that I shared with you some time ago? Well, it turns out that
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“Is it because you don’t love me anymore?” Ah, my husband, always so funny. About a decade and a half ago I was trying to find my culinary style. For the first time in my life I was in charge of cooking for someone else, and that someone else turned out to be somebody from
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A one-dish meal that is worth trying, if you find yourself in possession of some yuca (cassava). For the filling, you may use vegetables, chicken, and beef (or just use cheese). Time: 1 hr. Serves: 4 Before starting to cook: Butter up a baking 1-inch tall baking pan. Heat up the oven to 350 °F.
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A few years back as part of a campaign a certain local company had a funny commercial in which a newlywed husband called his wife on his way home to ask what she was cooking for supper. We never see the wife, but the husband gleefully repeats what she says: “pastelón de arroz”. As the
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One of my favorite Dominican recipes and a favorite amongst vegetarians, try this delicious recipe. Serve with a salad and you’ll have a complete meal or serve in lieu of meat in the Dominican fare. Time: 90 Mins – Serve: 6 people Before starting to cook: Butter up a 3-inch tall baking pan. Heat up
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Despite its name, this delicious and easy-to-prepare dish does not contain pasta but uses eggplants in its place. You can also order it by the name of “Pastelón de berenjenas con carne” in the Dominican Republic. Before starting to cook: Preheat oven at 200 °C (400 °F) Ingredients: 4 large eggplants sliced thinly 1/2 cup
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Although though not the most common casserole, this is an old family tradition of mine. This delicious dish can be served as a side dish to your favorite grilled fish or meat, and it is perfect for potlucks. The only change I have made to the family recipe is the addition of basil, one of
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A much tastier choice to mashed potatoes, and a complete meal in itself, this is a very popular recipe in our country. You can substitute beef for other meats of you choice, or simply use cheese as filling.
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Apart from politicians, in this country there is nothing that is more maligned than the green plantain. It’s accused, no less, of being partly responsible for our island’s rampant underdevelopment. It is said to block the brain and stop intelligence from flowing, according to some; while others say overindulgence leads to a dazed stupor. And
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Aunt Clara's Kitchen is a collection of traditional Dominican recipes, recipes inspired by Dominican flavors, as well as the chronicles of the Aunties' adventures in the kitchen and outside.
