by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Potatoes Potatoes are a staple food in many parts of the world.Originally from South America, the Peru Inca women domesticated it. Most of the world’s varieties are still in South America. They are a staple food in many parts of the world and an integral part of...
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
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....
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
Rice Pudding – Pudin de Arroz My mother made this recipe. This is the richest, most wonderful rice pudding. My daughter couldn’t get enough of it and begged her to make it every time she came to visit. You can use left over rice or make a new batch just...
by Betsy | Jul 10, 2023
Spinach Quiche This is an amazing Quiche. I use to make it for my daughter, at least, once a week. The way to get her to eat spinach. It is richer than most quiches and just delicious. You can make your own crust, or buy the refrigerated ones from the supermarket....
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
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...
by Betsy | Jul 15, 2023
Stewed Eggplant – Berenjena Guisada This recipe makes a dish that can be served over rice or eaten cold as a dip with crackers or pita chips. It is very versatile. And not so hard to make. The same recipe is then used to make a souffle. It is similar to baba...
