The Dominican Kitchen : Homestyle Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors, Traditions, and Culture of the Dominican Republic

Learn to make authentic, delicious, and easy Dominican meals with Vanessa Mota, creator of the popular food blog My Dominican Kitchen.

In The Dominican Kitchen, Vanessa Mota, creator of the popular blog My Dominican Kitchen, brings the everyday dishes she grew up with in the Dominican Republic to your busy life. Made with easy-to-find ingredients and featuring traditional comfort foods, the 80 recipes incorporate the delicious flavors of la comida criolla dominicana (Creole food), with influences from the Taíno, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and China. Enjoy snacks, sandwiches, salads, sides, mains, desserts, and drinks, including: 

• Arepitas
• Chulitos
• Chimi burgers
• Plátanos fritos
• Sancocho
• Pollo guisado
• Empaguetadas
• Flan de coco
• Morir soñando
• and more