Chocolate de Maní is a Dominican peanut drink that actually doesn’t have any chocolate at all! Roasted peanuts are blended into milk until smooth and simmered with warming spices for a comforting beverage. This Chocolate de Maní comes from the Dominican Republic and reminds me of Peanut Punch from surrounding Caribbean countries. We were on…
Arroz con Fideos (Dominican Rice and Noodles)
I was unaware until I found this recipe, but Dominican cooking was influenced by Middle Eastern immigrants during the 19th century. Arroz con Fideos is a product of these influences. Long grained white rice is tossed with short toasted noodles (Fideos) and cooked in a broth until tender. There are other versions of this dish…
Pan de Coco (Dominican Coconut Bread)
I don’t normally post on Saturdays, but I wanted to make an exception for a very special event. I came across The Global Table Adventure in October 2012. Sasha started the blog in 2010 and prepared meals from each country in alphabetical order every week. Finding her blog gave me the final push to start…
