Arroz con gandules, or moro de guandules as most of us call it back home, is the rice that shows up at every Dominican celebration. The rice and pigeon peas cook together in one caldero with sofrito, sazón, and a spoonful of alcaparrado until every grain soaks up the flavor and the bottom turns into golden concón. In my family,…
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How to Make the Perfect Cranberry Mojito Cocktail
The Cranberry Mojito is a twist on the classic mojito recipe. Learn how to make this refreshing beverage with these easy preparation tips. Celebrate the holidays with this festive Cranberry Mojito. This colorful sparkling cocktail is sweet, tart, and absolutely delicious! If there is one thing I really enjoy about the holidays and getting together with family to celebrate is…
Continue ReadingDominican Food: An In-Depth Guide to Flavors, Culture, and Traditional Dishes
Discover Dominican food, its cultural roots, historical influences, and the most popular traditional Dominican dishes you should try at home or in the DR.
Continue ReadingPan de Maíz (Easy Dominican Cornbread)
Sweet, tender Dominican cornbread with crisp, buttery edges. Perfect for breakfast, merienda, or as a side for your holiday table.
Continue ReadingDulce de Batata (Dominican Sweet Potato Pudding)
Creamy Dominican dulce de batata made with Caribbean sweet potato, milk, cinnamon, lime zest, and raisins. A spoonable holiday dessert that’s easy to make ahead and share.
Continue ReadingDelicious Super Simple Dulce de Leche Brownies
Enjoy a quick and delicious homemade dessert with this recipe for Dulce de Leche brownies made easy by using a box brownie mix and store-bought Dulce de Leche. This brownie recipe is for all my chocolate lovers! Rich and decadent, these are the sweet treat you need in your life! Quick to make, these chocolate brownies are topped with dulce…
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