In the Dominican Republic, there's no Christmas without ponche, and our collection includes the favorite Dominican eggnog recipes. You asked us, and you can now make the popular creamy Ponche de ciruela pasa (prune eggnog) with my easy recipe and video.
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Bollitos de Yuca (Cheese-Stuffed Fried Cassava Balls)
The perfect finger food or snack, these Bollitos de yuca (cheese-stuffed yuca balls) are crispy outside, and soft and cheesy inside. A sure hit with your guests. Learn how to make this easy Dominican hors d'oevre and incorporate them into your party picadera platter.
Lentejas Guisadas (Dominican Lentils)
Lentejas guisadas is our favorite lentil recipe, an amazing flavorful dish that can make up half of the meal on its own. The inexpensive and nutritious lentil is one of the noblest and most versatile legumes and lends itself to wonderful dishes, simple or complex. Enjoy it.
Jugo de Remolacha y Naranja o Limón (Beetroot Juice)
Enjoy this refreshing, nutritious Jugo de remolacha y naranja o limón. Quick and easy to make, this beetroot and orange, lime, or lemon juice is a delicious Dominican drink that will give you a quick boost of energy, and is perfect as an afternoon snack or served with dinner.
Batida de Zapote (Mamey Shake)
Batida de zapote is one of our favorites, and nothing cools Dominicans in the summer days like this wonderful mamey shake. Try the rich creaminess of this fantastic Dominican zapote milkshake; it is perfect for a pleasant afternoon snack with any of our favorite sandwiches.
Gofio (Sweet Corn Powder)
A very popular treat for kids decades ago, now we bring you a great idea to incorporate Gofio (Dominican Sweet Corn Powder) into a child's birthday party.
Majarete (Dominican Corn Pudding)
Majarete (Dominican corn pudding) is one of our most cherished and delicious desserts. Traditionally made with fresh young corn, and a little on the labour-intensive side of things, I present you here an easier technique than the traditional one, and useful tips and ideas.
Bollitos de Maíz (Boiled Cornmeal Dumplings)
Craving some comfort food? Bollitos de maíz, our popular Dominican boiled cornmeal dumplings, is a comfort dish that can be served as a side dish or as one of the ingredients in our beloved sancocho. Learn how to make this simple but beloved dish and enjoy it today.
Camarones Guisados or Camarones a la Criolla (Stewed Shrimp)
Camarones guisados, or camarones a la criolla, is an easy-to-make stewed shrimp recipe and a favorite from Montecristi, my home region. Serve these shrimp in their hearty and flavorful tomato sauce with any of the lovely dishes we suggest and see how tasty they are.
Paleta de Chinola con Leche (Milk & Passion Fruit Popsicle)
Inspired by Morir soñando, the popular Dominican drink that combines dairy and citrus juice, these Paletas de chinola con leche (milk and passion fruit popsicles) are the perfect refreshing treat your family needs to make summer so much more enjoyable and memorable.
Paletas Tres Leches ('Tres Leches' Popsicles)
If you like the famous dessert so popular in our country, now you can have it in popsicle form. Tres leches popsicles require no cooking, are very easy to make, and will delight children and adults alike. Summer can't get better, so go ahead, make some, and enjoy them.
Herbs Used in Dominican Cooking
Herbs and spices define the taste and identity of a country's cuisine, so let's explore the most popular herbs used in Dominican cooking. Some will be very familiar outside of our country, and others may not. Here we'll teach you everything you need to know about each of these.
Frutas en Almíbar: 11 Fruit in Syrup Recipes
Simple, uncomplicated, easy to make, and very popular, Frutas en almíbar are some of our favorite desserts. In our blog, you can find one of the most complete collections of recipes and videos of our popular traditional Dominican fruits in spiced syrup to try at home.
Dominican Bread: 8 Traditional Recipes
You'll find here the recipes for Dominican bread that you can make at home, whether you are an expert baker or a beginner in the kitchen. Have some tasty, steaming-hot bread today.
Vegetarianism in the Dominican Republic
It may seem daunting at first, but it is possible to survive and even enjoy vegetarianism in the Dominican Republic. With our impressive variety of popular vegetables, the juiciest tropical fruits, and meatless dishes that we combine with great success, let us tell you how.
How we Translate Dominican Ingredients into English
Translating Dominican foods into English has its complications What happens when the food in question is unfamiliar or not so common in the English-speaking world? See how we meet the challenge of translating the names of Dominican ingredients into English.
Dominican Sandwiches: 11 Tasty Recipes
Dominican Sandwiches are some of our favorite street foods, and we offer variety and flavor. Find here Dominican sandwich recipes with all the classic ones we know and love They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a snack, and with the quality ingredients you choose
Sandwich de Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese Sandwich)
One of the simplest Dominican sandwiches, Sandwich de jamón y queso, is a ham and cheese sandwich. It is a perfect snack, lunch, or dinner any day. It is a simple and quick recipe to prepare, and you can make it at home with the same flavor as your favorite "barra."
Sancocho (Dominican Sancocho Stew)
Sancocho (a meat and vegetables stew) is, without doubt, Dominicans' most cherished dish. Sancocho is usually made for special occasions, but you can enjoy it any day. Here I show you all the ways we make our beloved sancocho and how you can make it too.
Asopao: 5 Dominican Rice Pottage / Asopao Recipes
Asopaos are some of our favorite stews, served for lunch or dinner, tasty asopaos are the quintessential dish for informal get togethers, it is perfect to serve a crowd with very little.
Dulce de Arrayán (Guavaberry Jam)
Dulce de arrayán, or guavaberry in syrup, is an uncommon dessert in our country. It is prepared with the fruit used to make Guavaberry, the traditional Christmas liqueur of San Pedro de Macorís and a legacy of the Cocolo community in the southeast of the country.
Dulce de Naranja (Candied Orange Rind)
Dulce de jagua (genipa fruit candy) dessert is a Dominican traditional dessert. It is made with the inner peel of the fruit, the white part between the outer peel and the pulp. It's easy to make, retains the refreshing flavor of jagua, and can be kept for a long time in the fridge.
Writing Dominican Recipes: Putting Traditional Dishes into Standard Recipes
The art of recipe writing (even more so in our case) could be defined as chronicling an undocumented tradition and putting it into a standardized form. This is far easier to explain than to do well, and it requires an amount of effort that would almost certainly surprise you.
Albondigas de Pescado (Dominican Fish Balls)
These fish balls are like summertime and beach flavors on your table! Make these great albondigas de pescado in tomato sauce with any inexpensive fish.
Dulce de Jagua (Candied Genipa Fruit)
Dulce de jagua (genipa fruit candy) dessert is a Dominican traditional dessert. It is made with the inner peel of the fruit, the white part between the outer peel and the pulp. It's easy to make, retains the refreshing flavor of jagua, and can be kept for a long time in the fridge.
Sopa de Pollo Dominicana o Caldo de Gallina Criolla (Old Hen / Chicken Soup)
This recipe for Sopa de pollo (or Caldo de gallina vieja) was the ancestral prescription for new mothers, recovering from an ailment or healing whatever ails you. If you can't get an old hen to make a hen soup, then make a chicken soup, and you will find it equally as tasty.
Canelones a la Dominicana (Dominican-Style Cannelloni)
If you love pasta and flavors Dominicans enjoy, then you'll love this Dominican-style cannelloni recipe. Stuffed with juicy minced beef, cooked in a bath of creamy bechamel, topped with lovely golden cheese au gratin, these are the tastiest Dominican canelones.
Arepitas de Maiz (Cornmeal Fritters)
Arepitas de maiz (cornmeal fritters) is a delectable side dish that can also be served as party food and is surprisingly easy and quick to make. With the lovely aroma and taste of aniseed, and a subtle sweet taste to contrast its savoriness, it makes for a lovely little treat.
Tisana de Limón, Menta y Miel (Lime, Mint and Honey Tisane)
This delicious and bone-warming Tisana de limón, menta y miel (lime, mint, and honey tisane) is grandma's traditional go-to solution for the sniffles. It is a comforting hot drink that will make chill and miserable days more bearable and just enjoyed for its lovely flavors.
Chicharrones (Chicharron de Cerdo Pork Rind)
Chicharron de cerdo (Dominican chicharrones, or pork crackling) is one of our national guilty pleasures; few can resist it. It is the type of food that we enjoy on its own, but can also be used to make many of our other favorite dishes: from a flavorful locrio to a fritura plate.
Carne Frita, Res o Cerdo Carnita Frita (Fried Beef or Pork)
Carnita frita, res frita or puerco frito (Dominican fried beef or fried pork) is a Dominican dish that dates back to colonial times. Uncomplicated, flavorful, popular, and economical, it is a must-try dish in frituras and at roadside stops. Learn how easy it is to make it at home.
Agrio de Naranja (Bitter Orange Spicy Vinegar and Sauce)
Agrio de naranja is an exclusively Dominican hot sauce, homemade and without preservatives. It gives the touch that is missing to any dish, and is perfect as a gift for friends and family.
Banana in Spanish: Why do We Call Bananas ‘Guineos’?
Have you ever wondered why Dominicans – and many other Latin Americans – call banana "guineos". Banana in Spanish is typically also called banana, so we wondered too, and we explore the convoluted origins of this linguistic curiosity that had baffled us for so long.
Dominican Men – Can They Cook?
Can Dominican men cook? Do Dominican men fail the kitchen test, or are they no better or worse than men from other countries? We are very interested to hear your opinion on the matter. So while I await for your replies to pour in, let me share with you my experience.
Dulce de Piña y Leche (Milk and Pineapple Fudge)
Dulce de piña con leche is a wonderful combination, with the gentle tartness of pineapple, the creaminess of milk, and some of our favorite spices. But preparing it has its tricks, and here I share with you how I make one of our easiest and most delicious Dominican sweets.
Useful Dominican Kitchen Utensils
Cooking shouldn't require a lot of gadgets or expensive widgets, but there are some basic Dominican kitchen utensils that you should have to make our Dominican recipes, and some tools that make our lives easier. Here are some useful basic kitchen utensils to own.
Chicken Chopsuey Dominican-Style (Chopsui)
Chopsuey (Chopsuí or Chapsui) is one of the most popular recipes of Chinese-Dominican culinary culture, and it is as light a dish as you make it. A versatile and inexpensive dish, it can be made with your favorite combination of vegetables or meat, and be ready in no time.
Getting to the Root - Guide to Dominican Tubers (Víveres)
Some readers may find words like yautía and ñame confusing. Fear not; we've written a comprehensive guide to Dominican tubers to help you understand some of our recipes. We provide names in different countries and languages to make it easy for you to find them.
Casquitos de Guayaba (Guava Shells in Syrup)
Casquitos de guayaba (guava shells in spiced syrup) is a very light and easy-to-prepare dessert that even the novice cook will find very easy to master. This is one of our favorite ways to prepare and enjoy guava, our ancestral fruit that is always welcome on our table.
La Bandera Dominicana: Traditional Dominican Lunch
One of the first things that most visitors to the Dominican Republic will learn about Dominican food is that La Bandera Dominicana, or “The Dominican Flag,” is also what Dominicans call the Dominican national dish served for lunch throughout the country.
Jugo de China? Why do We Call Oranges ‘Chinas’?
Why do so many Dominicans call oranges ‘chinas’? While we all understand what a naranja (orange) is, this is a very common way to refer to sweet oranges in the Dominican Republic (and Puerto Rico!). The origin of this curious linguistic quirk might surprise you.
Buñuelos de Yuca (Cassava 'Beignets' in Spiced Syrup)
This is my take on the classic Dominican Buñuelos de yuca recipe. These cassava 'beignets' in spiced syrup are puffy and crispy outside and airy and creamy inside. Learn how to make this amazing dessert that's traditionally served during Lent or enjoyed year-round.