Have you ever tried rabbit? If not, this Braised Rabbit in White Wine Sauce should be your first. And if you have, you'll love this dish too.
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Habichuelas Blancas Guisadas (Small White Beans Recipe)
Made of flavors borrowed from the Motherland, this White Beans (Cannellini) and Chorizo Stew is a perfect symphony of spices.
Champola o Jugo de Guanabana Fruit (Soursop Juice)
Soursop or guanabana fruit is an obscure fruit that is very popular in our country and most commonly used to make Champola de guanábana (soursop juice). This is a marvelously sweet, creamy, cold drink, perfect for quenching your thirst on a very hot Dominican day.
Habichuelas Guisadas (Dominican Beans)
Habichuelas Guisadas is one of the dishes that appear almost daily at the lunch table and is one of the tests of the competent Dominican home cook.
Habichuelas: How to Boil and Cook Beans, Complete Guide
Habichuelas is what Dominicans (and Puerto Ricans) call beans, and they are an essential part of our gastronomic culture, and one of the staples of our daily meals. Here I share with your all our best habichuelas recipes, and my tips and secrets to cooking beans like a pro.
Dominica vs Dominican Republic: Facts and Food
Here is all you need to know about Dominica vs Dominican Republic: Two countries in the same region that are confused for each other all the time, sometimes to comedic effect. Both countries do have a lot in common, but they also have some very significant differences.
Paleta de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicle Recipe)
Paletas de Tamarindo are refreshing summertime treats, so grab this video recipe for tamarind popsicles that are vegan, gluten-free, require no cooking, and so easy kids can help.
Dominican Birthday Party Ideas, Food, and Traditions
Are you searching for good ideas for a Dominican-inspired birthday party? Check out our guide to the customs and traditions associated with the occasion. We also include links to go-to dishes, drinks, and offer some tips for birthday parties for both adults and children.
Asopao de Chuleta Ahumada (Rice Pork Chop Soup)
Strong flavors and inexpensive ingredients make asopao de chuleta a very popular dish for informal get-togethers. Find out how comforting and filling this smoked rice and pork chop soup is.
Dominican Breakfast of Los Tres Golpes con Mangú
An iconic Dominican breakfast, the very popular Mangú con Los Tres Golpes is one of the best representations of our gastronomy. A day can only start well and get better when started with one of our most loved breakfast meals. Let me show you just easy it is to make this.
Morir Soñando (Dominican Milk and Orange Juice Drink)
Morir Soñando (milk and orange juice drink), is a marvelous beverage that should be the official drink of the Dominican summer. This silky and refreshingly crisp flavor is what dreams are truly made of. It's also an easy-to-make recipe, you could enjoy this in no time!
Lemon and Lime in Spanish: It’s Complicated
Lemon and lime in Spanish are a pair of words with a particularly complicated relationship. Depending on where you are, they don't always refer to the same variety of fruit, and if you try to translate them from English as limón and lima, you may not get the correct answer.
Longaniza Guisada (Pork Sausage in Tomato Sauce)
Longaniza is our favorite sausage and can serve it for every meal or occasion. And one of the easiest ways to prepare this deliciously seasoned pork sausage is Longaniza guisada. Check out this flavorful dish, and enjoy the tasty Dominican longaniza in a tasty tomato sauce.
Chuleta Frita (Dominican Fried Pork Chops)
Fried pork chops are hugely popular in the Dominican Republic, this very simple recipe is always a favorite and requires few ingredients.
Chuleta Ahumada Recipes (How to Cook Smoked Pork Chops)
Chuleta ahumada recipes (smoked pork chops) are very popular in our country. It's an inexpensive, and flavorful meat. We have many ways to serve it, and I share here my favorite ones, including the classic chuleta ahumada guisada, an easy, quick main dish you'll love.
Secrets of the Perfect Concon: How to Make Crispy Rice
To tell you about the secrets of the perfect concón first let’s start with what Dominican concón is, why we love it so much, and then I'll let you in my secrets of how to make it perfect.
Dominican Parrilladas Dishes (Cookout Recipes)
You will be amazed by the variety of recipes we have to prepare the most delicious dishes for your Dominican cookout (parrillada).
12 Hot Breakfast Drinks
While cold drinks are more popular in our country, for obvious reasons, we also enjoy hot drinks during the cooler time of the year, or as part of breakfast or dinner. See our selection of the comforting, nourishing drinks we love for breakfast.
Dominican Fruits - From Aguacate to Zapote
Everywhere you go in the Dominican Republic, tropical fruit trees dot the landscape; by the roadside, on city streets, and in every garden. Colorful stalls on street corners and along the country’s roadsides sell a variety of Dominican fruits, and vendors known as fruteros display their wares in attractive formations teetering atop carts, trucks, and tricycles.
Tarticos (Sweet and Savory Mini Pies)
A great option for parties, make these Mini-Tart Shells, which only need 3 ingredients, and fill with a sweet or savory filling or your choice.
Mofongo Recipe: Garlicky Fried Plantains and Pork
Plantains are a staple in any Caribbean kitchen, and the delicious mofongo (garlic flavored fried mashed plantain with pork cracklings) is one of our star plantain recipes. An amazingly flavorful dish that, while rarely made at home, you can now enjoy any time.
How to Use a Pressure Cooker, and Recipes
Technically, you don't need a pressure cooker, but if you’re cooking Dominican food, it'll make your life a whole lot easier, for several reasons. If you’re skeptical about pressure cookers, we’re here to show you why it could be a transformative choice, so please read on.
Fritura Dominicana: 25 Dominican Fritura Party Ideas
Fritters (torrejitas, arepitas and frituras) are one of the quintessential elements of our traditional cuisine, and perfect as part of our meals and unforgettable parties. Check out these tasty and easy recipes.
About Dominican Cuisine: History, Origins, and Basics
Learn about Dominican food history in a well-researched guide to the origins of Dominican cooking and culinary culture with all the information you need to learn more about what makes Dominican dishes ours.
Pinchos de Pollo or Brochetas (Easy Chicken Skewers)
Summertime means parrilladas (BBQs) and this pinchos de pollo recipe is a must-have. You'll be surprised how easy, inexpensive, quick, and flavorful these brochetas de pollo (chicken skewers) are. And with my serving suggestions, food will be on the table in no time.
Sandwichon de Atun, Camarones o Pollo (Sandwich Cake)
Summer's not for long hours in the kitchen, but you can still serve something spectacular. Something like Shrimp Sandwichon (Sandwich Cake).
Domplines (Dominican-Style Dumplings)
Dominican domplines (dumplings) are a pasta-like boiled dough cooked in tomato sauce or cheese-based sauces. Very easy and fun to make.
Masa de Cangrejo Guisado (Easy Crabmeat Recipe)
Masa de Cangrejo Guisada or crabmeat is a simple and easy-to-follow recipe, a fancy favorite from coastal towns, and one of my family's traditions. Learn how to make this simple, flavorful crabmeat dish, and what are the best ways to serve it and impress your family.
Where to Buy Dominican Products Abroad
How can you keep your culinary heritage and traditions alive outside of the Dominican Republic? Will you still be able to prepare your favorite Dominican dishes? We asked several members of the Dominican diaspora in different parts of the world for their tips and hacks.
Pescado Frito (How to Fry Fish)
Some foods are synonymous with fun, lazy days. Pescado frito (fried fish a la Dominicana), is one of them, an uncomplicated dish of fried whole snapper that is crispy and flavorful. Learn how to fry fish the Boca Chica Beach way, and enjoy this marvelous Caribbean treasure.
Arañitas and Arepitas de Yuca (Dominican Yuca Fritters)
These Arañitas and arepitas de yuca fritters are wonderful, flavorful very crispy little fried yuca cakes that are infused with the taste of aromatic aniseed. Easy to make, and ready to serve in not time, it is one of our favorites recipes. Surprise and delight your guests with it!
Batida de Lechosa (Papaya Milkshake)
Batida de lechosa (papaya milkshake) is one of the most popular recipes on our blog, and one of the most popular drinks in the Dominican Republic. If you have ever tried this before, I am sure you need no convincing. Hurry up and serve yourself a tall glass of this icy-cold, creamy, dessert-like marvel.
Moro Rice: Best Rice and Beans Recipes
Try Moro rice, a simple rice and beans recipe combined into a one-pot dish is part of the gastronomic heritage of most of the Caribbean, including our country. Learn everything about it, and all the ways to make one of our favorite main dishes.
All-Inclusive Drinks in the Dominican Republic
Are you planning a holiday and wondering about all-inclusive drinks in the Dominican Republic resorts and hotels? Find out what you can expect, the best drinks to try, and all the information on typical hotel beverages you might enjoy in your visit to our country.
Champola o Jugo de Tamarindo (Tamarind Drink)
Refresh your summer days with this sour and sweet, cooling Champola de tamarindo or Jugo de tamarindo, our favorite tamarind drink. Easy to make, with only three ingredients, and a favorite with kids and adults, it's perfect with your meals or as the afternoon merienda.
Caonabo's Revenge: Avoiding Food Poisoning in the Dominican Republic
A tourist's worst nightmare is to have their hard-earned holiday in the sun ruined by a debilitating stomach upset. If you are soon to be our guest, and are fearful of getting food poisoning in the Dominican Republic, let us help you to avoid it.
Auyama: How to Cook and Complete Guide
Auyama (West Indian pumpkin) is one of the most-used ingredients in Dominican cuisine. In these auyama recipes you'll find anything from breakfast dishes to desserts, and much more about this beloved healthful and versatile vegetable.
Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Juice)
Made with one of our favorite tropical fruits, this Jugo de cereza Dominicana (acerola cherry juice) is very popular and quite a treat for Dominicans, who love its taste and refreshing properties. If you can find it, I suggest you give this a try, it is an unforgettable treat.
Batida de Nispero (Sapodilla Milkshake)
A lovely, aromatic tropical fruit, soft and sweet, níspero (sapodilla) is best enjoyed in this refreshing batida de níspero. This is one of the most popular fruit smoothies in our country, and you'll have to try it to see why we love it so very much.
Batido de Mango (Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie)
Summer is coming! I bring you the newest weapon in my arsenal of heat-busting drinks for the season: A lovely, refreshing batida de mango y chinola to transport you to our tropical paradise. This passionfruit and mango smoothie is my family's new obsession these days.
Traditional Dominican Drinks - A Complete Guide
As this is a tropical island country, it’s no surprise to find a good selection of refreshing traditional, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the Dominican Republic, but, there's even more on offer than you would imagine.
Chocolate de Agua (Hot Chocolate without Milk)
Chocolate de agua is a spiced, aromatic, comforting, and easy-to-make drink, that's suited for those cool mornings and evenings. Our popular hot chocolate water drink is perfect for those looking for a lighter, dairy-free morning drink, vegans, and those who can't have milk. Like many of our dishes, I bet this chocolate de agua recipe was...