Dominican Recipes

Pepper Steak is one of those Hispanic Dishes that masquerades as Bistec Encebollado and Carne Guisada. Sometimes, you don’t even know you’re having Pepper Steak until you stop and think about. Unlike its twin brother and sister, Pepper Steak is made with strip steak and finished off with a variety of bell peppers. It’s insanely delicious and obviously pairs well…

Fried Salami is one of the trifecta that completes the Tres Golpes- Three Hitters whenever you have Mangu. And if you’ve read my blog post on that amazing traditional Dominican dish then you know– believe the hype! Mangu is velvety smooth, buttery, and the definition of Dominican comfort food. You can pair it with practically anything and one of the…

Mangu is truly an iconic Dominican dish! Ask anyone, and they’ll close their eyes and nod, “yes!” There’s nothing like waking up on a weekend morning to the smell of salami frying and the onions simmering. It’s truly a kick a$$ dish and for good reasons! To start, we begin by mashing GREEN plantains– not the yellow ones! And green…

Chuletas Guisadas aka Stew Pork Chops are an undisputed favorite in my house! To start, anything guisado is bound to be delicious because the flavors have had a chance to soak and develop. Not to mention, the sauce from anything guiso makes eating rice and beans all the more delicious! Chuletas Guisadas are no different. In fact, they’re in a…

Yellow Spanish Rice aka Arroz Amarillo is one the biggest staples of Hispanic and Latin cooking! The saffron infused rice is out of this world and it’s no wonder that this yellow rice is a huge fan favorite! Now like many traditional Hispanic and Latin dishes, there’s a million and one ways to making this delight. All of which are…

Congri aka Moro Negro or Moro de Habichuelas Negras is another fan-favorite traditional rice dish that I grew up eating. It’s a great way to use leftover beans– in fact, I highly recommend doing so. You can always use fresh beans or even canned black beans to make this rice but your results will vary. I personally think that the…

Sopa de Auyama aka Dominican Butternut Squash Soup is one of my favorite soups to make and eat. It’s insanely easy, quick, delicious, and holds up well in the fridge. In fact, I love this soup so much that I use it as part of my meal prep almost every single week. Keep in mind, that I’m also obsessed with…