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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Tostones (Crispy Twice-Fried Plantains)
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Platanos Maduros Fritos (Easy Fried Sweet 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 con Leche (Coconut Fudge)
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Pera-Piña or Perapiña (Rice and Pineapple Drink)
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Plátanos al Caldero (Caramelized Ripe Plantains)
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Arañitas and Arepitas de Yuca (Dominican Yuca Fritters)
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Camarones Guisados or Camarones a la Criolla (Stewed Shrimp)
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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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Aguají or Sopa de Platano Verde (Roasted Plantain Soup)
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Repollo Guisado (Dominican Stewed Cabbage)
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Paleta o Helado de Batata y Coco (Sweet Potato Pops)
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Suspiritos (Dominican Merenguitos Meringue Kisses)
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Dulce de Coco Horneado (Flourless Coconut Cake)
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Chenchén (Dominican Grits or Cracked Corn Pilaf)
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Jalao (Honey and Coconut Balls)
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Dulce de Leche Cortada (Curdled Milk Fudge)
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Guarapo de Piña (Fermented Pineapple Juice)
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Ponche Crema Navideño (Christmas Eggnog)
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Salami Guisado (Dominican Stewed Salami)
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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)

