Dominican Recipes

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…

Tostones are life! They are the ultimate side dish to any meal and practically go with everything. They also make any day brighter. Now as popular as this side dish is and as easy as it is to make, it’s also super easy to mess it up. In fact, I mess this dish up time and time again whenever I’m…

Dominican Spaghetti is one my all time favorite dishes and it’s also a dish that’s insanely easy to make. One the things that makes this dish so special and unique is its slight creaminess. Everyone makes their Dominican Spaghetti differently, and I personally love adding a touch of evaporated milk. It takes this dish to the next level. Try it…

Locrio de Pollo aka Arroz con Pollo is a tasty dish that varies from house to house. This dish is traditionally made with bone-in chicken for maximum flavor but I’ve recently started making this dish with boneless and juicy chicken to appease the picky kids in the house. The result? A rice dish that is equally as delicious as the…