by Betsy | May 31, 2026
Carne Guisada Carne Guisada is one part of the Dominican staple known as the Dominican Flag. This is something that is eaten almost every day in some shape or form in Dominican households. I grew up with some form of this almost every day. The bean color might change,...
by Betsy | Jul 10, 2023
Cheese Fondue A rich and tasty Cheese Fondue recipe that’s easy to make. I learned to make this fondue when I met my father-in-law, Buz. His friends, Imre and Joanie, made it for us when we would visit and I loved the whole environment it created: friends...
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
Corn Fritters – Frituritas de Maíz Every day in my mom’s house, there was something fried: corn fritters. fried batata, fried yuca, eggplant, something. And, we all looked forward to it. But the corn and the yuca were my favorites. Ingredients 1 cup corn flour...
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
Corn Fritters (Mom’s) – Frituritas de Maíz de Mami These are not as healthy because of the sugar, and the creamed corn, but they are just yummy. Ingredients 1 cup corn meal 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 1 can creamed corn Step by Step...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Easy Cream of Carrot Soup This is a very easy recipe. Every time I make this soup there is nothing left. Both my daughter and step daughter love this soup. The thing about these soups is that they are very creamy without having to use cream. Ingredients 2 carrots,...
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
Eggplant Souffle – Souffle de Berenjena I have been making this recipe forever. Back in the 1970s I bought a little cookbook: Quiches and Souffles. It was a treasure. I Made a lot of the recipes, specially the cheese souffle. One day I had leftover stewed...
