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...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Batata – Boniato – Sweet Potatoes Batata is originally from tropical America. The sweet potato should not be confused with sweet yams, since they are not even related. They are also not as sweet. There are two varieties, one which has yellowish meat and is the sweeter...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Arepitas de Batata – Fried Sweet Potatoes These were my favorites when I was a kid, along with fried yucca. They are sweet but not too much, and not like the Sweet potato fried that are now popular. These are not Yams. They won’t work very well for...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Guacamole I have made guacamole as long as I can remember. The first time I went to Mexico, I learned how to make it properly. It is one of my favorite ways to eat avocados. And lately I am really liking avocado toast. Ingredients Ripe Avocados (3 Hass?) 3 tbsp lime...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Avocado – Aguacate Technically, the Avocado is a fruit. The fruit of a beautiful tree native to Central America. It comes in many shapes. The different variations have diverse skins and colors, ranging from the common avocado green to very dark purple, and from smooth...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Auyama Soup – Crema de Auyama This is a very easy recipe. My step daughter has loved this for years. I made it, at least once a week for her. Ingredients 1 package cut auyama 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Around 1 tbsp olive oil Cilantro to taste Salt...
