This minced pork recipe, or pork picadillo, is a savory Latin American dish that contains ground pork and a variety of spices. It’s ready in 30 minutes or less and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Picadillo is one of the easiest recipes you can make, and its versatility is unmatched. You can make picadillo as a main dish to…
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Beef Picadillo
Beef Picadillo is one of my family’s favorite dishes. My daughter loves it when I make it to eat with white rice and Dominican beans. It is the one meal she would devour instantly and would lick the plate if she could. She is a legit picky eater. So, whenever I find a dish that she would eat this much,…
Continue ReadingArroz con Maiz (Rice and Corn)
When I was a little girl, about 4-5 years old, we had a neighbor, who made the most delicious rice with corn in the whole wide world. I remember how I used to sneak into her house with the excuse of having play dates with both of her daughters (who were my best friends, by the way) just to ask…
Continue ReadingEggplant Lasagna (Pastelón de Berenjena)
Eggplant is a popular ingredient used in many Dominican dishes and combinations. Pastelón de berenjena (eggplant lasagna) is a classic recipe that is both delicious and nutritious, made by layering oven-roasted eggplant with meat sauce and cheese. Growing up, I was not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish completely changed my perception of this vegetable. When you try…
Continue ReadingMangu (Dominican Mashed Plantains)
Mangú is a popular Dominican side dish that’s made with mashed plantains and can be served with meat, eggs, and cheese. See how to prepare mangú here. Creamy, rich, and delicious, mangu is one of my favorite plantain-based recipes. Not only is it very simple to make, it’s also very versatile as you can make it the main dish for…
Continue ReadingPasteles en Hoja (Dominican Plantain Leaf Pockets)
Get into the holiday spirit with these pasteles en hoja. Learn how to make this delicious and affordable dish. It’s easier to make than you think! A delicious plantain and root vegetables masa (dough) filled with meat and made into a pocket using plantain leaves – the ultimate Christmas-time food. No Christmas is complete without pasteles en hoja. I grew…
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