by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Tayota – Chayote Tayota is a tropical squash originally from Mexico, but now grown in most tropical regions of the world. The skin is green and prickly. The texture of the meat is similar to that of the summer squash and has an edible seed in the center. It can be...
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 14, 2023
Carrots – Zanahoria I eat a lot of carrots. They are very good for you and they are so tasty. I like them just steamed, or sautéed in butter, or in any way. Related Items Easy Cream of Carrot...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – Bollitos de Repollo My mother’s step Mother was of Syrian/Lebanese descent. She grew up eating Middle Eastern food and later, as a mother, she cooked them for us. So, we ate Kipes (from the kibbeh libanés), Tabbouleh (which we called...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Cabbage – Repollo Cabbage is a major staple of Dominican cuisine. There are many dishes made from, or including cabbage. My mother’s step-mother was Syrian/Lebanese/Dominican and my mother grew up eating wonderful middle-eastern dishes, which in turn she cooked...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Beans – Habichuelas – Frijoles Rice and Beans are the daily staple of the Dominican Republic. So much they call it the Dominican Flag. Dominicans eat rice and beans every day. The color of the beans changes, but the dish is always the same. The main flavoring is the...
