Learn how to make the perfect coquito, a delicious Puerto Rican holiday drink made with coconut, rum, and spices. This easy recipe will be a hit at any party! Coquito is a favorite from Puerto Rico. This eggnog-like drink, prepared with coconut milk, is traditionally served on Nochebuena (Christmas Eve). It’s easy and quick to make, wonderfully creamy, and perfectly…
Continue ReadingStep-By-Step Almond Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These almond cupcakes were made for a family and friends gathering some time ago to celebrate Father’s Day. I do not lie when I tell you that the cupcakes were all gone within a matter of minutes, and there were enough cupcakes for everyone to eat twice! The cupcakes are moist and spongy with a bit of crunch from the…
Continue ReadingBeef 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 ReadingAsopado de Camarones (Shrimp and Rice Soup)
Made in one pot, this shrimp and rice soup is super easy to prepare. In only 30 minutes, you´ll have a delicious hearty soup that the entire family will love. In my beloved Dominican Republic, this dish is called asopado de camarones. The dish is usually consumed during cold, rainy days and made in big batches to feed a crowd,…
Continue ReadingWhat Is Yuca (Cassava) & How To Cook With It
Learn all about Yuca (Cassava), a delicious root vegetable or tuber that is very popular in Latin cooking. In this simple guide, you’ll discover what is it, where to get it, and how to cut, peel, and prepare it.
Continue ReadingArepitas de Maíz (Cornmeal Fritters)
I’m so excited to share this quick, easy, and absolutely delicious cornmeal fritter recipe with you all! Arepitas de Maíz was one of the very first things I learned to cook, and they are one of my favorite snacks. These fritters are a staple back in the Dominican Republic as well as these delicious Arepitas de Yuca (Yuca Fritters)! They’re…
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