Batidas (batidos or licuados in other Spanish-speaking countries) are very popular fruit milkshakes, and some of the favorite drinks in the Dominican Republic. We love an ice-cold, creamy batida with our favorite fruit to improve our day, so let me share my favorite batidos.
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Lengua Guisada (Cow Tongue Lengua Meat Recipe)
A very tender, flavorful cut, lengua picante (spicy beef tongue) is made even more delicious by the sauce in which it is served, full of flavor and vegetables for an adventurous and satisfying meal.
Tostones Rellenos (Avocado & Shrimp Plantain Cups & 7 Versions)
Tostones are a staple dish of Dominican cuisine, but you can go the extra mile with them. These tostones rellenos stuffed with avocado and shrimp are sure to raise the flavor level at your next gathering with these cute bites that are exploding with great flavors.
Pasta de Guayaba y Dulce de Guayaba (Guava Jam & Guava Paste Recipe)
There are so many uses for Guava jam! Make this dulce de guayaba into guava paste (pasta de guayaba) to serve as candy, guava jam (mermelada de guayaba) for cake filling, and guava sauce (salsa de guayaba) to serve with your favorite sweets. It's a three-in-one recipe!
Salsa Rosada (Mayo-Ketchup Pink Sauce)
Our pink sauce or mayo ketchup sauce is perfect as a simple, quick, creamy, and versatile snacking dip. It can also be served as a salad dressing or shrimp dip. With few ingredients, it can be ready in a few minutes and brought out to delight your guests.
Sopa de Pescado (Traditional Fish Head Soup)
This recipe of fish soup makes a flavorful homemade sopa de pescado, one of those dishes that we can eat any month of the year, regardless of the weather. Comforting, filling and surprisingly healthful, this is one of my favorite soups.
Locrio de Camarones (Dominican Rice and Shrimp)
This locrio de camarones is a juicy Dominican-style shrimp and rice dish that combines rice, shrimp, vegetables, herbs and spices in a dish full of the tropical flavor of our beautiful Caribbean country.
Mofongo de Yuca (Fried Yuca Mofongo)
Crispy garlicky yuca, flavorful chicharrón, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce combined in a lovely mofongo de yuca that will become an instant family legend.
Wasakaka (Dominican Garlic Sauce)
Wasakaka is a flavorful Dominican garlicky sauce that will greatly improve the flavor of any dish it is drizzled on.
Dulce de Tayota (Chayote in Spiced Syrup)
Tayota (chayote) is a mild-tasting vegetable, and it is this same mild taste that makes it so versatile, going easily from a flavorful savory dish to this delectable dulce de tayota (chayote in spiced syrup).
Vegan Vegetable Mix Stuffing
Our original vegan pastelitos and empanadas stuffing just got so much better. It's so good that everyone --vegan or not-- will have seconds.
Pulled Chicken with Tomato Sauce Filling
Let not your pastelones, empanadas, and picaderas be boring for lack of choice. This tasty, juicy filling will make you add it to the favorites list.
Creamy Chicken - Filling for Casseroles and Party Foods
A lovely, creamy, rich, tasty chicken breast filling that you can use to stuff your pastelones and picaderas, or to serve as the meat dish in your meal.
Chinola Cheesecake Popsicles
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.
Cuban Vs Dominican Cooking
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?
Keto Dominican Breakfast
Mangú is probably the thing that Dominicans who follow the ketogenic diet or a low carb diet miss the most. It would seem impossible to have it again. Here are some tricks to enjoy your tasty Dominican-style breakfast.
Summer, my frenemy
We from the tropics are not as excited about the arrival of summer as our friends from further north. Here are my ideas on how to survive the Dominican summer. My favorite joke about Dominican weather is that we only have two seasons: summer and hell (verano e infierno). It's a bit of an exaggeration....
Longaniza Hamburgers (Sandwich)
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.
Dulce de Cajuil (Cashew Apple Jam)
Dulce de cajuil (cashew apple jam) is an easy recipe for a beloved dessert treasured by Dominicans, and a must-bring-back item from road trips.
Mofonguitos Maduros (Ripe Plantain Cups w. Spicy Chicken)
We love these mofonguitos maduros, ripe plantain cups juicy, spicy chicken on top of melted cheddar drizzled with creamy, garlicky avocado mayo. It's a thing of beauty!
Domplines de Batata (Sweet Potato Dumplings)
Inspired by our traditional 'domplines', these Sweet Potato Dumplings are smooth and have a subtle hint of sweetness that goes best with foods with strong flavors.
Arroz con Leche Paletas (Rice Pudding Popsicles)
Rice Pudding is one of our favorite dishes, and if you love it too you'll agree with us that these Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) Popsicles are just amazing.
Cassava Flat Bread Breakfast
This Cassava Flat Bread Breakfast is made with cassava bread and topped with scrambled eggs and sautéed tomatoes and onion. Simple and filling.
Canoas de Plátano Maduro (Meatless Ripe Plantain Boats)
Ripe Plantain Boats (Canoas) with Eggplants are traditionally made by frying the plantains, this is the lighter version, also a vegetarian dish.
Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding
Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding is based on a Dominican Children's favorite breakfast dish, it is perfect for when you need a comforting dessert.
Asopao de Pollo (Chicken and Rice Pottage)
Asopao de pollo or Chicken asopao (chicken and rice pottage), served on cold days or as a quick and inexpensive dish, is always a favorite. An iconic dish at get-togethers and casual parties, you will love this no-fuss recipe with a helpful video is all you''ll 're going to need.
Ponche de Chocolate (Chocolate Eggnog)
This ponche de chocolate (chocolate eggnog) feels somewhere between a luscious drink and a light dessert. You can never go wrong with chocolate. A must-try!
Cheese-Stuffed Baked Yuca Balls
A great option to dazzle your guests are this Cheese-Stuffed Baked Yuca Balls, a combination of soft, buttery cassava root and melted cheese.
Locrio de Chicharrón de Cerdo (Rice and Pork Crackling)
Few Dominicans haven't tried Locrio de Chicharrón de Cerdo (Rice & Pork Crackling), which we enjoy on special occasions, and love very much.
Baked Vegan Kibbeh
A vegan version of baked kibbeh, Baked Vegan Kibbeh, these are juicy and flavorful, I bet even meat-eaters will enjoy them!
Batida de Granadillo (Giant Granadilla Milkshake)
This lovely tropical fruit makes an amazing Batida de Granadillo (Giant Granadilla Milkshake) that we Dominicans love and can never have enough of.
Disputed Territories and Melting Pots
Our repertoire contains many dishes considered quintessentially Dominican, but this doesn't mean that they aren't also part of another country’s cuisine.
Empanadas Dulces (Sweet Empanaditas)
Empanadas dulces (sweet empanaditas) are the perfect companion to a cup of coffee, an afternoon treat, and also as a buffet favorite.
"Sancocho" de Mariscos (Shellfish Stew)
An amazing stew inspired on our national soup, this 'Sancocho' de Mariscos (Shellfish Stew) is thick and hearty and loaded with the flavors of the sea.
Ponche de Café (Coffee Eggnog)
The festivities are not the same without a chilled bottle of our beloved ponche, and I present to you ponche de café, my favorite flavor combined with this amazingly creamy and rich coffee eggnog.
Coconetes, Conconetes, o Masitas (Dominican Rustic Coconut Cookies)
Humble, rustic, easy to make, this Dominican coconetes recipe (rustic coconut cookies) has a good reason to become part of your coconut repertoire.
Berenjena con Cerdo (Braised Pork and Eggplant)
Berenjena con cerdo guisada (pork and eggplant) is a rich, flavorful, curry-like dish that is very popular in the Dominican Republic. With tender braised pork and flavorful eggplant, this is the kind of dish that makes your meal special and everyone go for seconds servings.
Mofongo de Camarones (Shrimp Mofongo)
If you love mofongo --and who doesn't?-- you will scream with joy when you try this camarofongo (mofongo stuffed with shrimp). It's my favorite mofongo.
How to Peel Plantains Easily: Video and Step by Step Photos
Whether you're an expert cook, or this is the first time you meet a plantain, we have a method for you to get done with this in no time! After all, Dominicans are definitely plantain experts.
Helado de Morir Soñando (Creamy Orange Ice Cream)
You don't need a machine to make this delicious Helado de Morir Soñando (Creamy Orange Ice Cream). Creamy just like the ones from the store, but tastes better.
Dominican Carnival (in Puntacana)
A beautiful spectacle of music, color, and design, the Dominican Carnival is the best-kept secret in the Caribbean. #travel #dominicanrepublic #carnival
Pan de Yuca (Easy Yuca Bread)
Inspired by the traditional Dominican yuca bread recipe, these are easier to make, more attractive, and great to serve as picadera (party food).