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…
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Pudín de Pan (Dominican Bread Pudding) – The Coziest Budín de pan
A classic Dominican budín 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….
Continue ReadingSlow Cooker Lentil Stew (Vegan)
A hearty and comforting slow cooker vegan lentil stew made with onions, peppers, garlic, celery, carrots, potatoes, and lentils. This plant-based dinner is simple to prep, healthy and a breeze to make in your Crockpot. There are days when you just want to get home from a long day of work and find a warm comforting meal already prepared and…
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