Category Archives: Desserts

Dominican sweet beans

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

The Dominican sweet beans recipe is one that is very close to every Dominican’s heart. Dominicans sweet beans can be enjoyed at any time and in any season, but for some inexplicable reason, it is rarely seen outside of the Catholic time of lent… Continue reading →

Chilean “sopaipillas” (Soh-/pie-/pee-/jazz-)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Z Yamiris "Sous chef"

Chilean pumpkin “sopaipillas” (Soh-/pie-/pee-/jazz-) Hello friends! No. I haven’t taken over the site, but I did have many recipes to share and not done so in a long time! Don’t worry, I’ll give you back the “Chef” one of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures!, Desserts, Vegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactoovovegetarian | Tagged chilean sopaipillas, creamy pumpkin, deep fryer, sopaipillas recipe | Leave a comment

Carrot Pineapple cake

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Z Yamiris "Sous chef"

Carrot pineapple cake Hello friends! I’m now sharing some recipes I had saved for some time! Hope you enjoy! Ingredients for carrot pineapple cake 2 cups flour 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 ½ baking powder 1 tsp. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures!, Desserts, Vegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactoovovegetarian | Tagged carrot cake, carrot pineapple cake, carrot pineapple cake recipe | 4 Comments

Banana kisses cake

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Z Yamiris "Sous chef"

Banana kisses cake Hello friends! I had not shared for some time. This amazing cake I prepared a few days ago for my mother in law’s birthday (“Mama Antonia”) Hope you enjoy! Ingredients for the frosting ½ cup butter 8 … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures!, Desserts, Vegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactoovovegetarian | Tagged banana cake, banana cake recipe, banana kisses cake | 7 Comments

Cocaleca! (little rice or “arrocito”)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

Hello everyone! Some days ago I came across some “arrocito ” (literal “little rice”) and it brought back some memories. Of course I got some, how could I resist the temptation? The “arrocito ” or “cocaleca ” street treat is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures!, Anecdotical, Desserts, Traditional street food | Tagged arrocito, cocaleca, Dominican rice krispies, little rice | 2 Comments

Corn “arepitas” and a sweet surprise!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

Hello again friends and fellow foodies! I guess that’s what happens when one falls behind! LOL! This is a very Dominican recipe but not only do I bring this great recipe but we have a sweet surprise! This recipe is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookbooks, Desserts, Finger foods, From the culinary lab, Traditional Dominican Food, Traditional street food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactoovovegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactovegetarian | Tagged arepa, corn arepitas, corn flour, dominican corn arepitas, dominican food, dominican recipes, food, sweet surprise, traditional recipes | 2 Comments

Doughnuts glazes!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Arturo Féliz-Camilo

Hi! Since the “chef” is taking vacations I guess that means the “Sous Chef’s” still in charge! Last week I shared some of my favorite doughnuts recipes and many asked why they were shiny and how did I get the … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Vegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactoovovegetarian, Vegetarian - Lactovegetarian | Tagged chocolate coatings, chocolate glaze, dessert, vanilla glaze | Leave a comment

American Doughnuts!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Z Yamiris "Sous chef"

Hi again! Since our “Chef” seems to have gone AWOL I have no choice but to take charge. I think it was in the “Sous Chef” job description! Some of the oldest followers of this blog know that I publish … Continue reading →