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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Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink)
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Mangu (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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Jugo de Avena (Oats and Milk Cold Drink)
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Casabe (Cassava Bread)
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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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Tostones Rellenos (Avocado & Shrimp Plantain Cups & 7 Versions)
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Locrio de Pollo (Dominican Chicken and Rice)
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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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Dominican Sofrito & Sazón – 4 Versions
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Bolitas de Plátano Maduro y Queso (Cheese and Ripe Plantain Balls)
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Pera-Piña (Rice and Pineapple Drink)
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Dulce de Coco (Coconut Sweets)
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Plátanos al Caldero (Caramelized Ripe Plantains)
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Pudín de Yuca (Cassava Flour Cake)
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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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Mamajuana Recipe (Spiced Dominican Republic Rum Drink)
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Camarones Guisados (Stewed Shrimp)
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Suspiritos (Dominican Merenguitos Meringue Kisses)
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Salami Guisado (Dominican Stewed Salami)
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Dulce de Coco Horneado o Cocadas (Flourless Coconut Cake)
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Ponche Crema de Ron (Christmas Eggnog)
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Piononos de Plátanos Maduros (Ripe Plantain Rolls)
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Mantecaditos (Easy Dominican Butter Cookies)
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Guarapo de Piña (Fermented Pineapple Juice)
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Chocolate de Maní (Peanut "Cocoa")
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Guineítos or Guineos en Escabeche (Savory Green Bananas)
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Chenchén (Dominican Grits or Cracked Corn Pilaf)
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Keto Dominican Breakfast
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Dulce de Leche Cortada (Curdled Milk Fudge)
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Avena Dominicana (Dominican-Style Oatmeal Breakfast)
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Baked Vegan Kibbeh
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Bollitos de Maíz (Boiled Cornmeal Dumplings)
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Dulce de Leche Cake Filling