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Popular Dominican Recipes
Traditional Dominican breakfast of mangu, salami, eggs and fried cheese.

Mangú (Mashed Plantains)

Dulce de Mani y Ajonjoli (Peanut or Sesame Candy) is an easy-to-make and popular candy in the Dominican Republic. We've added some touches we love, and made them into candy-sized pieces.

Dulces de Mani y Ajonjoli (Peanut and Sesame Candies)

Empanaditas / Pastelitos (Savory Turnovers)

Yaniqueques Recipe (Fried Crispy Johnny Cake Tortillas): These are delicious, cruchy, flaky, deep-fried fast food wonders, a must on a visit to Boca Chica.

Yaniqueques (Crispy Dominican Fritters)

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Recipes in Season
Morir soñando (Milk and orange juice)

Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice)

Although its name (in Spanish) suggests that Pera-Piña (Pineapple and Rice Drink) is made from pears, in reality it has been given this name because its taste and texture resembles that of pear juice.

Pera-Piña (Pineapple and Rice Juice)

Champolas de Tamarindo y Guanabana (Tamarind & Soursop Juices): Delicious with a bit of a sour touch from tamarind and the mild delicate taste of soursop.

Champolas de Tamarindo y Guanabana (Tamarind & Soursop Juices)

Dulce Frío Recipe (Dominican Trifle): few desserts in our collection combine sophistication, easy preparation and popularity like this one.

Dulce Frío (Dominican Trifle)

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Culture, Life and Travel
One of the first things that most visitors to the Dominican Republic will learn is that La bandera dominicana, or “The Dominican Flag”, is also what Dominicans call the national standard lunchtime dish of rice, beans and meat, sometimes a.k.a. la comida or el almuerzo, or even el plato del día.

10 Dominican Foods You Must Try

Asopao de Pollo Recipe (Chicken and Rice Pottage)

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Casabe

Casabe – Keeping an Ancient Tradition Alive

Food from Dominican & Dominican Republic

Venezuelan Cuisine Vs Dominican Cuisine

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Home and Crafts
Make some cheap Ikea rugs into a runner

Make Some Cheap Ikea Rugs into a Runner

A very different diaper bag

A Special Handmade Diaper Bag

Renewing a Lamp Shade on the Cheap

How to Renew a Lamp Shade

Tote Bags for Little Ladies

Tote Bags for Little Girls

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