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.
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Chicharrón 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…
Continue ReadingCrispy Longaniza Frita (Fried Dominican Longaniza) in 12 Minutes
There’s nothing like the crispy, juicy bite of Longaniza Frita—it’s one of my go-to dishes when I need something quick, delicious, and packed with flavor. Dominican pork sausage is already seasoned to perfection, so all you have to do is fry it up until golden brown and enjoy. I make this all the time with tostones, yuca fries, or even…
Continue ReadingThe Best Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Coconut Rum Cocktail)
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 festive. The festivities run all the way up to New Year, but my favorite of all is Nochebuena (Christmas Eve). On this day, families get together for a big…
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