A tomato-based dessert? Well, tomato is a fruit, after all, and this tasty, simple, interesting Dulce de tomate dessert is a great dulcito to end your weekend lunches. Let me show how easy it is to make this tomato preserve, and why our tomato preserve recipe is so popular.
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Dominican Snacks - 20 Popular Merienda Ideas
Dominicans snacks we love: savory snacks in a picadera platter – buffet – on special occasions from a street vendor's cart when out and about in the city, while enjoying a day on the beach, or when stopping at one of our famous paradores. Here are our favorites ones.
Dominican Candy: Traditional Colmado and Roadside Dulces Dominicanos
This time we will not talk about the most sophisticated sweets, those that we are served sitting in restaurants; here we are going to talk about the great variety of popular typical desserts of the Dominican Republic that you can find in grocery stores or roadside stands.
Lambí Guisado (Stewed Conch)
Try this simple recipe for Lambí guisado, or stewed lambi to prepare this tasty dish with a reputation for having "special" properties. A juicy dish full of rich and strong flavors, this is one of the culinary stars of my native region and a must on a visit to my town: Montecristi.
Mala Rabia (Guava and Plantain in Syrup)
Mala rabia – the Dominican guava and plantain in spiced syrup – has an odd name and unusual ingredients, but let me reassure you—you'll love this delicious dessert. You can now surprise your guests and family with one of the least-known Dominican desserts we have.
Buñuelos de Viento (Puffy Fried Balls in Syrup)
Making Buñuelos de viento (puffy fried balls in syrup) take little time and just a few ingredients you may already have at home. A Lenten tradition in our country, these can be enjoyed throughout the year. Grab this recipe and your delantal and enjoy buñuelos today!
Pan Sobao / Sobado (Breakfast Bread Roll)
Pan Sobao or Pan Sobado is one of the most emblematic breads of Dominican gastronomy, and a must at the breakfast table. It is a white bread with a golden crust and elastic and very soft crumb. It is versatile and can be toasted, eaten plain, or made into tasty sandwiches.
Habichuelas con Dulce (Dominican Sweet Beans)
Have you ever had Habichuelas con dulce (sweet beans)? Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by this fantastic and uniquely Dominican sweet cream of beans. While a strange combination of dessert ingredients, Dominicans love this Lent tradition. And you may, too!
Bacalao con Huevo (Codfish with Egg)
Bacalao con huevos (codfish with egg) is tasty, filling, light in calories, and very low in carbs. This is one of my favorite bacalao Lenten dishes, and our recipe gives you a choice to combine it with tayota or potato. It's perfect to serve for lunch, dinner, and even breakfast.
Dominican Cuaresma: Easter and Lent Food and Traditions
In the Dominican Republic, Lent has its own traditions, customs, and dishes that appear on the tables at this time of the year. Learn more about this part of our cultural heritage, and enjoy our traditional Dominican Lenten recipes, including desserts and savory dishes.
Pan de Maiz (Dominican Cornbread)
If you are looking for an uncomplicated harina de maíz dessert recipe, this Dominican Pan de maíz (cornbread) is just what you need for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, and the best dessert with a cafecito. See why our readers love this recipe, and enjoy a slice in no time.
Harina de Maiz: Cornmeal Recipes and Guide
Looking for cornmeal recipes? We have more than you thought of here. Is there anything cornmeal can't do? This is one of our favorite ingredients, and it can be used in so many ways. Take a look around to see what you can cook with our favorite harina de maíz recipes.
Arroz Blanco Recipe (Dominican Rice)
This Arroz Blanco recipe (White Rice) is the base of Dominican lunch menus, one of the components of La Bandera Dominicana. The perfect Arroz Blanco is proof of expertise for any Dominican cook.
Oven and Air Fryer Tostones
We all love tostones, the amazing fried plantains, but can we make tostones without frying? We sure do! These crispy, easy-to-make air fryer tostones are made with an oven or air fryer, and I give you multiple options to make air fryer plantains that'll impress your guests.
Lasaña de Berenjenas (Beef and Eggplant Lasagna Casserole)
Eggplants are a grownup taste, and this tasty and cheesy Lasaña de Berenjenas is a great way to convince everyone at the table to dig in. A lovely eggplant casserole stuffed with tasty ground beef in layers of eggplant and melted cheese. You'll love our lasagna de berejena.
Pudin de Pan (Dominican Spiced Bread Pudding)
This is the Pudin de pan recipe (Dominican bread pudding) you've been looking for if you like yours spicy, chewy, moist, aromatic, and flavorful. It's like no bread pudding I have tasted elsewhere, and one of my favorite Dominican desserts. Bonus point: It's easy to make.
38 Food Expressions in Spanish, and Dominican Sayings
Spanish seems to have a richness of food-related expressions. One for every occasion. Many of these expressions require a bit of explanation to understand them (we provide it); there are some funny ones, some are a bit dated, and some are bits of folk wisdom thrown in.
Dominican Cocolo Food and Culture
Guavaberry is a drink that arrived from the British West Indies with immigrants that settled in the D.R. It has become part of our culinary heritage.
Güira, Bangaña or Calabaza guisada (Bottle Gourd Recipe)
Bangaña, Güira, or Calabacita guisada, a Dominican calabash recipe, is the kind of dish not as well-known in our cuisine. I share it to help you recreate a dish seldom found online or teach you new things about our cuisine. Get your apron ready and make this criollo dish.
Pan con Aguacate (Avocado Sandwich)
Pan con Aguacate (Avocado-Topped Bread), a Dominican snack that is simple and filling, and well ahead of the avocado toast craze of these days.
Cocido de Paticas (Pig Feet Stew)
The Dominican Cocido de Paticas (Cow or Pig Trotters Stew) may seem a bit intimidating at first, but don't worry, it's a fairly simple recipe, and that we write with a lot of details. It will be a success at the table.
Weird Dominican Names for Food - From Poetic to Bizarre
Every country in the world has foods with names that make you, at first glance, question the wisdom of those who try them. Our country is not different in this regard; to prove it we bring you some of the weirdest names for Dominican food, from the poetic to bizarre.
Crema de Cepa de Apio (Cream of Creole Celery Root Soup)
Cepa de apio is a great vegetable, and crema de cepa de apio (creole celery root cream) is a very delicious and easy way to prepare it. A new Dominican recipe, with a root vegetable we've enthusiastically adopted and produce, you can make a vegan version, or add dairy.
Cepa de Apio: Arracacha Recipes and Guide
Cepa de apio or cepa de apio criollo (Andean arracacha, or creole celery root) is a tuber. It can be used in the same manner as most other tubers: cepa de apio can be eaten boiled or as an ingredient in stews, purees, or roasted and fried in slices. Let's show you how to cook it.
Frito con Salami (Dominican Tostones with Fried Salami)
Two of our most humble and beloved foods, Fritos con salami dominicano, can be served as an easy, tasty snack or even as a quick dinner. Tostones (twice-fried plantains) with fried slices of Dominican salami sausage are the kind of indulgence we sometimes partake in.
Pan de Batata (Grated Sweet Potato Pudding)
Pan de batata is a delicious grated sweet potato pudding with the taste and aroma of the spices we love: cinnamon, cloves, and a touch of ginger. Dense, creamy, chewy, and oh-so-very-flavorful, it is one of my favorite Dominican puddings, and I wish I could have it daily.
Guava and Cheese Empanadas (Empanaditas de Guayaba y Queso)
Guava is one of our favorite fruits, and these Guava and cheese empanadas are the perfect way to showcase this popular fruit. Learn how to make these lovely empanaditas de guayaba y queso, perfect as a sweet picadera, or to serve alongside the afternoon cafecito.
Tortilla de Huevo (Vegetables Omelette)
This Tortilla de huevo – a lovely vegetable omelet – is basically lots of vegetables thrown together in an easy and filling breakfast. This simple-yet-flavorful Dominican omelet is one of our best dishes for weekend breakfasts and brunches, and one of our family's favorites.
Yuca Encebollada (Boiled Cassava with Onions)
Yuca hervida encebollada or yuca con cebolla is one of our most popular side dishes. It's also easy to make and can be served as part of every meal. Nothing like a plateful of soft, buttery, boiled yuca with Dominican pickled red onions to start the day with a happy face.
Arenque con Huevo (Herring and Eggs)
Arenque con huevo (herrings and egg) is an example of how exotic foods ended up in Dominican cuisine. This dish has alleged "special" properties. Learn what those are and how to make this Dominican arenque recipe that I love for lunch and dinner, and even breakfast!
Albóndigas Guisadas (Dominican Meatballs)
Albóndigas guisadas are the classic Dominican meatballs made with beef and cooked in tomato sauce. These are juicy, flavorful, easy to make, and perfect over a bed of steaming Dominican-style rice for a foolproof Dominican lunch or dinner your guests will surely love.
Sazon Completo en Polvo (Homemade Dominican Seasoning Powder)
Sprinkle some authentic Dominican sazón en polvo on your dishes with our two ways to make Dominican sazón completo. This Homemade Dominican seasoning powder shortens the preparation time of your Dominican meal and adds the sabor criollo we love so much.
15 Unique Pastelones, Pastelitos, and Empanadas Fillings
These unique empanada fillings bring variety and extra flavor to your gatherings. These are also the best rellenos de pastelones, and there's something to please everyone's taste, from savory to sweet, from vegan to seafood and meaty, from easy to more complex flavors.
Platanos Maduros Fritos (Easy Fried Sweet Plantains)
Fritos maduros or fried yellow plantains will add a sweet flavor to your meals and can be prepared by even the most inexperienced cook. You can't miss out on this wonderful Caribbean delicacy that no one can resist, and serve it in as many meals as you can.
25 Interesting Facts About the Dominican Republic
Perhaps you're already an expert on the Dominican Republic, or maybe you'll be surprised to learn some of these curious tidbits of information. We have some facts you need to know about the country, with a special focus on our specialty, which is Dominican food. These are just some of the many interesting things to know about the DR.
Dominican Street Food - Marchantas, Puestos and Carritos
Visit cities, towns, and camps in the Dominican Republic, and you'll hear the Dominican street food vendors everywhere. Sit in your galeria or balcony, and you can pick fruits, vegetables, prepared food, desserts, meats, fish, and snacks without even leaving your home.
Revoltillo de Huevos / Huevos Revueltos (Scrambled Eggs)
Revoltillo de huevos – Huevos revueltos a la Dominicana – it's a simple and flavorful dish of scrambled eggs that are quick and simple to cook. Nutritious, and vegetable-laden, it adds a new dimension to breakfast, and it's the perfect dish for a weekend breakfast or brunch.
Empanaditas de Yuca (Cassava Empanadas)
Empanaditas de Yuca (Cassava Empanadas) are delicious, gluten-free empanadas made with cassava flour, and that has a surprising crunchiness.
Moro de Habichuelas (Dominican Rice and Beans)
Moro de habichuelas is the quintessential Dominican rice and beans combination, and a very common option on the Dominican table. A steaming plate of flavorful, nourishing moro rice is the perfect side dish for many of our favorite main dishes, from meats to vegan ones.
Baked Kibbeh (Kipe Horneado)
Kipe horneado (baked kibbeh) is a lesser-known version of the Middle-Eastern fried kibbeh. And, while our version of the fried one is more popular in our country, baked kipe is closer to the Lebanese version, lighter, flavorful, and much easier to make for beginners.
Sopa Boba (Traditional Vegetable Soup)
Sopa boba (Dominican vegetable soup) is an easy recipe for a lighter, meatless alternative to other soups in our blog. A nourishing and comforting food with deep roots in our cuisine, it is an inexpensive, uncomplicated soup that will be great for vegans and meat-eaters alike.
Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Easy Pumpkin Vegan Eggnog
This easy, quick-to-make, dairy-free, egg-free, pumpkin Vegan eggnog is as luscious and creamy as traditional eggnog, but not as cloyingly sweet. Don't let vegan guests feel left out and make a batch of this. It is an amazing treat for all your guests, vegan or not. ¡Salud!