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
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
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 11, 2023
Betsy’s Black Beans There are many varieties of beans. The following recipe may be used for most. You can make the same dish with dry beans but it is just as tasty using canned beans. If you use canned beans add the tomato paste towards the end of cooking so it...
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
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...
