Slow Cooker sopa de pollo is one of those “everything’s going to be okay” meals—the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell like garlic, oregano, and cariño. In a Dominican home, a pot of soup isn’t just dinner… It’s comfort, it’s care, it’s the thing you make when you want everybody to slow down for a minute. This version has…
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Coffee and Caramel Bread Pudding
This Coffee Caramel Bread Pudding is decadent and delicious made with challah bread, coffee and drizzled with a yummy caramel sauce. This coffee dessert requires just 5 minutes prep and can be made ahead of time. *This post was sponsored by Folgers Coffee in February 2018. Recipe post was updated with more tips and notes in October 2020. All thoughts…
Continue ReadingLentil Stew Recipe with Shrimp
Seasoned with chicken bouillon, this hearty Lentil Stew recipe is packed with flavor and filled with delicious shrimp, lentils, carrots, potatoes, celery, onions and garlic. This one-pot stew requires just 5 minutes prep and is a wonderfully hearty meal. Soup season is finally here friends and this Lentil stew is one of my absolute favorite meals to make when the…
Continue ReadingDominican-Style Ropa Vieja (Carne Ripiada) — Tender Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
A slow cooker take on Dominican carne ripiada—ultra-tender shredded beef simmered with sofrito, peppers, olives, and tomato sauce. Perfect over rice with beans and tostones.
Continue ReadingIntroduction to Latin Caribbean Cuisine
A simple and quick intro to Latin Caribbean Cuisine: Learn about the food, techniques, and ingredients commonly used in the Latin Caribbean cooking. If you are new to Latin Caribbean cuisine, let me introduce you to some of my favorite ingredients and recipes! This cuisine is full of vibrant flavors and fresh and delicious ingredients that I know you will…
Continue ReadingCheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls & Cilantro Dressing
Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheese on the inside, these Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls are a simple and scrumptious appetizer that can only be made better with a tangy and perfectly delicious cilantro dressing. Easy to make they are ready to serve in 20 minutes. Yuca or Cassava is one of my favorite ingredients in the whole wide world….
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