Crispy, anise-kissed Dominican yuca fritters—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side, and ready in about 25 minutes.
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Quick And Easy Guava Jam Recipe
This is a quick and easy no pectin guava jam recipe that is packed full of fantastic flavor. It only takes 25 minutes to make, and the entire family will love it! Back in the Dominican Republic, our neighbor had a huge tree that gave the biggest guavas ever with a bright yellow exterior and beautifully pink interior. Although they…
Continue ReadingMamey (Sapote) Smoothie
This traditional mamey sapote smoothie is a sweet and refreshing tropical drink made with mamey (sapote) fruit, milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. It’s just like abuela used to make and it’s ready to enjoy in minutes! With spring here, summer is just around the corner and I must share one of my favorite smoothies ever. This delicious mamey smoothie was…
Continue ReadingShredded Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
This delicious chicken sandwich is a great go-to recipe when you are short on time. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked in escovitch sauce for a rich and flavorful bite that’s ready to enjoy in 20 minutes. This is the best and easiest chicken sandwich ever! 😋 Whether you have some leftover rotisserie chicken available or you’re just unsure…
Continue ReadingEasy Black Beans and Rice Recipe (Arroz Congri)
Black beans and rice aka Arroz Congri is a classic Hispanic dish that’s also a good source of proteins. Learn how to make it here. This Black Beans and Rice or Arroz Congri is a popular Latin Caribbean dish filled with Latin flavors like garlic, oregano, and cilantro. What is Congri? Black Beans and Rice or Arroz Congri is a…
Continue ReadingEasy Mayo Ketchup Sauce (Pink Sauce)
Mayo ketchup sauce—also known as pink sauce or salsa rosada—is one of those simple staples that quietly becomes part of how you eat. In Dominican kitchens, it shows up everywhere. You’ll see it next to crispy sides like Tostones (Fried Green Plantains), served with Yuca Fries, or spread inside a juicy Dominican Chimichurri Burger. It’s creamy, a little tangy, and…
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