Easy and Simple Recipes
Easy recipes that even the beginner cook can tackle. Simple, but not lacking in flavor. Most are traditional Dominican recipes, some are inspired by our flavors. Looking for some child-friendly, no-cooking recipes to try? I recommend morir soñando, coconut popsicles, fruit punch, helado de potecito, pan con aguacate, and habichuelas con dulce popsicles. Adult supervision is still required.
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Dominican Arepa (Cornmeal and Coconut Cake)
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Morir Soñando (Dominican Milk and Orange Juice Drink)
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Mangú (Traditional Dominican Mashed Plantains)
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Farina: Spiced Cream of Wheat Porridge
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Avena Caliente (Oats and Milk Hot Drink)
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Dulce de Leche en Tabla (Dominican Dulce de Leche Candy)
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Jugo de Avena (Oats and Milk Cold Drink)
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Casabe (Cassava Bread Recipe and History)
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Bollitos de Yuca (Cheese-Stuffed Fried Cassava Balls)
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Ensalada Rusa or Ensalada Mixta (Potato Salad)
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Platanos Maduros Fritos (Easy Fried Sweet Plantains)
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Tostones (Crispy Twice-Fried Plantains)
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Coconetes, Conconetes, o Masitas (Dominican Rustic Coconut Cookies)
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Dominican Sofrito and Homemade Dominican Sazón
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Queso Frito (Easy Fried Cheese)
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Arepitas de Maiz (Cornmeal Fritters)
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Coconut Popsicles (Paletas de Coco)
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Bolitas de Plátano Maduro y Queso (Cheese and Ripe Plantain Balls)
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Dulce de Coco (Coconut Sweets)
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Pera-Piña or Perapiña (Rice and Pineapple Drink)
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Arañitas and Arepitas de Yuca (Dominican Yuca Fritters)
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Plátanos al Caldero (Caramelized Ripe Plantains)
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Pudín de Yuca (Cassava Flour Cake)
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Mamajuana Recipe (Spiced Dominican Republic Rum Drink)
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Camarones Guisados or Camarones a la Criolla (Stewed Shrimp)
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Aguají or Sopa de Platano Verde (Roasted Plantain Soup)
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Repollo Guisado (Stewed Cabbage)
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Paleta o Helado de Batata y Coco (Sweet Potato Pops)
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Chenchén (Dominican Grits or Cracked Corn Pilaf)
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Jalao (Honey and Coconut Balls)
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Suspiritos (Dominican Merenguitos Meringue Kisses)
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Dulce de Leche Cortada (Curdled Milk Fudge)
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Dulce de Coco Horneado (Flourless Coconut Cake)
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Salami Guisado (Dominican Stewed Salami)
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Guarapo de Piña (Fermented Pineapple Juice)
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Ponche Crema Navideño (Christmas Eggnog)
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Oven and Air Fryer Tostones
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Piononos de Plátanos Maduros (Ripe Plantain Rolls)
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Guineítos or Guineos en Escabeche (Savory Green Bananas)
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Crema de Auyama (Cream of Pumpkin Soup)
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Chocolate de Maní (Peanut "Cocoa")
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Mantecaditos (Easy Dominican Butter Cookies)

