These almond cupcakes were made for a family and friends gathering some time ago to celebrate Father’s Day. I do not lie when I tell you that the cupcakes were all gone within a matter of minutes, and there were enough cupcakes for everyone to eat twice! The cupcakes are moist and spongy with a bit of crunch from the…
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Beef Picadillo
Beef Picadillo is one of my family’s favorite dishes. My daughter loves it when I make it to eat with white rice and Dominican beans. It is the one meal she would devour instantly and would lick the plate if she could. She is a legit picky eater. So, whenever I find a dish that she would eat this much,…
Continue ReadingAsopao de Camarones (Dominican Shrimp & Rice Soup)
A one-pot Dominican shrimp and rice soup—sazón-forward, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Continue ReadingWhat Is Yuca (Cassava) & How To Cook With It
Learn all about Yuca (Cassava), a delicious root vegetable or tuber that is very popular in Latin cooking. In this simple guide, you’ll discover what is it, where to get it, and how to cut, peel, and prepare it.
Continue ReadingArepitas de Maíz (Dominican Cornmeal Fritters)
Crispy, lightly sweet Dominican cornmeal fritters with a whisper of anise—ready in about 20 minutes and perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side.
Continue ReadingArroz con Maiz (Rice and Corn)
When I was a little girl, about 4-5 years old, we had a neighbor, who made the most delicious rice with corn in the whole wide world. I remember how I used to sneak into her house with the excuse of having play dates with both of her daughters (who were my best friends, by the way) just to ask…
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