This 30-minute Chorizo and Bean Stew is incredibly easy to make and has tons of flavor! It’s made with Spanish chorizo, red kidney beans, onions, peppers, carrots, garlic, oregano and a bit of saffron. This stew is the comforting dinner you are looking for! This recipe has been sponsored by MAGGI®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I…
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How To Make Concón or Pegao Rice (Dominican Crispy Rice)
In a Dominican kitchen, a pot of rice always comes with a little anticipation—the best part isn’t always the rice itself… It’s what’s left at the bottom. Concón is that crispy, golden layer that forms naturally when cooking rice in a caldero. It’s crunchy, toasty, and full of flavor, and in many Dominican homes, it’s the part everyone quietly hopes…
Continue ReadingPudín de Pan (Dominican Bread Pudding)
A classic Dominican pudín de pan made with three milks, warm spices, and raisins baked over homemade caramel. Silky, sliceable, and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Continue ReadingDominican Black Bean Stew
Quick and easy to make, this one-pot Dominican Black Bean Stew is made with garlic, onions, bell pepper, cilantro and olives. The perfect dish to pour over rice! Can we just talk beans for a minute? The simplicity, the ease of cooking, and the flavor! I usually make different kinds of beans at different times to add variation to our…
Continue ReadingHow to Cook White Rice (Stovetop)
Learn how to cook white rice perfectly every time using the stovetop method. This simple technique creates fluffy, tender rice with the option of a crispy concon at the bottom, just like we love it.
Continue ReadingCamarones Guisados (Stewed Shrimp)
Camarones Guisados is a popular seafood dish in the Dominican and across Latin America. These stewed shrimp are cooked in a tomato sauce and are ready to serve in 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Camarones Guisados is one of my favorite Dominican seafood dishes, it’s so rich and flavorful but light and healthy at the same time….
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