Tag Archives: garlic paste

Dominican Spaguetti…with a twist

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

Traditional Dominican Spaguetti Recipe Hello friends and fellow foodies! One of the most simple, delicious and popular Dominican recipes is Spaghetti “A la Criolla”. I prepare them rather frequently, but a few days ago, I wanted to give it a … Continue reading →

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Garlic skin burns

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

Garlic skin burns Peeling garlic can be a dangerous thing…seriously! Hello friends! A few days ago I was preparing my usual garlic paste (to which I have been lately adding some salt and vinegar to keep fresh longer) and as … Continue reading →

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Black bean rice! (Congrí)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

Hello everyone! After almost three years of sharing almost only traditional Dominican recipes I still manage to find traditional common everyday recipes like this one. The main reason I think is how rich Dominican traditional cuisine is, although by now … Continue reading →

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Yuca mofongo stuffed roast turkey!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Hello friend and fellow foodies! Yesterday we wanted to prepare a traditional roast turkey, according to the American tradition while at the same time keeping a very Dominican cookery tradition. After some discussion, the “sous chef” and I came up … Continue reading →

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My cheesesteak!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Hello friends!! A few months ago I shared a very juicy cheesesteak sandwich that the “Sous chef” and I had enjoyed while on vacation a month before in New Jersey. A few days ago I was thinking of that amazing … Continue reading →

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White bean hummus “a la fogoncito”!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Hello friends and fellow foodies! For some time I’ve been thinking about a hummus recipe. Although we’re not vegetarian (not by a mile) we’re vegetarian food lovers and frequently have vegetarian meals. I have always loved grains and looooove beans … Continue reading →

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