A fresh and simple Dominican ensalada de aguacate made with tropical avocado slices topped with a tangy onion vinaigrette. The perfect side dish for traditional Dominican meals.
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Bistec Encebollado (Dominican Steak and Onions)
A classic Dominican steak with onions made with thinly sliced steak, garlic, oregano, bitter orange juice, and tangy onions. Tender, flavorful, and perfect served with rice and tostones.
Continue ReadingBatata Frita (Fried Caribbean Sweet Potatoes)
These crispy batatas fritas are golden on the outside and soft on the inside. A simple and satisfying Dominican side dish made from Caribbean sweet potatoes.
Continue ReadingChicharrón de Cerdo in the Air Fryer (Crispy Pork Belly Bites)
These crispy pork belly bites are seasoned with garlic, Dominican oregano, and cooked in the air fryer until golden and delicious. A quick and easy way to enjoy chicharrón de cerdo at home!
Continue ReadingEasy One-Pot Moro de Guandules con Coco (Dominican Coconut Rice with Pigeon Peas)
If there’s one rice dish that instantly reminds me of home, it’s moro de guandules con coco. This creamy, coconut-infused rice with pigeon peas is a staple in Dominican kitchens—especially during the holidays—but honestly, it’s too good not to make all year round. Think of it as our twist on arroz con gandules, but with that unmistakable Caribbean touch: coconut…
Continue ReadingCrispy Air Fryer Tostones – Easy Fried Green Plantains Without the Mess!
There’s nothing like some delicious, crispy, golden tostones to complete a meal—I’ve been eating fried green plantains aka patacones my whole life, and they go with just about everything! Whether you’re pairing them with longaniza frita, pollo guisado, or even scooping up some Asopado de Camarones, tostones are a must in Dominican cooking. But let’s be real—deep frying can be…
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