This recipe for Chicken and Rice Mexican Style (Mexican Arroz con Pollo) is a one-pot meal made with tender chicken breast, Vigo Mexican Rice, and vegetables – the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vigo Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. I am all about easy dinners and with…
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 ReadingPapaya Milkshake Recipe (Batido de Lechosa)
This delicious Papaya Milkshake Recipe (Batido de Lechosa) is a fruity and refreshing shake that is very popular in the Dominican Republic and a favorite at my house. It’s the perfect smoothie that everyone will love. What is Papaya or Lechosa? Papaya or Lechosa, as it is known in the Dominican Republic, is a tropical fruit from Central America and…
Continue ReadingEasy 15-Minute Sofrito Recipe
This Sofrito recipe is made of a mixture of fresh aromatic ingredients mainly used in Spanish and Latin American cooking giving your dishes great flavor. Home cooking can be very time-consuming. Especially, when you have a million other things to do with a busy schedule. The days are not long enough. I’ve had to come up with a system for…
Continue ReadingCoconut Flan Recipe (Flan de Coco)
A popular and simple Latin American dessert, this coconut flan recipe is both decadent and delicious. This Coconut Flan is a luscious dessert that is not only beautiful but really simple to make and a great treat for any occasion. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this creamy coconut dessert only takes 5 minutes to prep! What is…
Continue Reading10 Best Places to Eat Dominican Food in New York City
Being in the New York area, I’ve tried many Dominican restaurants. Here are some of the favorite places to eat Dominican food in New York City I recommend everyone should try – whether you’re a fan of Dominican food or new to Dominican cuisine. Among Latinx/Hispanic immigrants who migrate to the United States, Dominicans are the fourth-largest group — and…
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