Steamed Rice – Arróz Blanco To use a rice maker or not? That is the question. I am not partial to them. Rice is so easy to make that I don’t see the point of not making it from scratch. It’s not rocket science. I have been making rice my whole life...
Rice – Arróz Rice is a major staple in the whole world. In the Dominican Republic it is eaten every day of the week. Whether with beans, in chicken and rice, stuffed cabbage, alone with butter and Parmesan, or rice pudding, rice is always welcome at the table....
String Beans & Plantain Casserole I used to make this recipe all the time. I haven’t in a while and I should. It is one of those things that are really delicious. Ingredients 4 very ripe plantains Oil for deep frying 1 pound String beans 1 medium onion 1/2...
Platano – Plantain Plantains – Plátanos are one of the main stables of the Dominican Republic where they are eaten almost daily, cooked in many ways. Plantain flour is used in babies formula for diarrhea. Green, boiled plantains are a great remedy for hangovers....
Guandúl – Pigeon Peas Guandules (Gandúl, Pigeon Peas, Congo pea and Angola pea) are cultivated all over the world. They are believed to have originated in India. They grow in a bush and not a vine like beans and are really easy to grow. Pigeon peas are used in...
