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Arroz Del Sol Dominicano

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon. of salt
• 1/2 can of sweet corn
• 1 grated carrot (whole)
• 2 tablespoon. of corn oil
• 1/2 cup of chicken consomme (bullion/stock)
• 1 tablespoon. of cold butter
• 1-1/2 Cups of rice (washed with water)

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An Okra-based soup native to the island of Aruba. Check out the details below…

Giambo

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. salted beef
• 2 quarts fresh water
• 1 ham hock
• 1 or 2 onions
• A few sprigs of parsley
• 1 or 2 carrots
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 lb. red snapper fillets
• 2 lbs. okra, washed and sliced
• A few sprigs crushed yerba di hole, or fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 lb. cooked shrimp

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Sancocho is a traditional soup (often considered a stew) in several Spanish and Latin American cuisines. Variations represent popular national dishes in the Canary Islands of Spain, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Argentina, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. It usually consists of large pieces of meat and vegetables served in a broth. Similar dishes exist in other countries, such as Bouillon in Haiti. This recipe is from Panama.

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Sancocho

Ingredients:

• 1 stewing hen (2-1/2 lb), cut in serving pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 Tablespoons green pepper, chopped
• 2 lbs. ñame (Yams), peeled and chunked (potatos can be substituted)
• 2″ section of corn on the cob for each serving (optional)
  salt to taste

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Mangú is a Dominican traditional side dish served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In Cuba, and parts of Africa it is known as fufu.

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Mangú

Ingredients:

• 4 unripe plantains
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 2 large onions
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 cup of cold water
• salt

Before Starting to Cook:
Peel the plantains and cut into 8 pieces.

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Ingredients:

• 4 Pork chops - 1″ thick
• ¾ tbs. Cumin
• Salt & pepper - to taste
• 1 Lemon - juiced
• 2 tbs. Butter - softened
• 2 Large bananas
• 6 Strips bacon Beer - optional

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I like Mangoes. I like Bananas. I like Bread. This one here is a win-win-win.

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Banana and Mango Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 3 cup Self-raising flour (self-raising cake/pastry flour)
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. Grated Fresh Nutmeg
• 1 ½ Mashed Ripe Bananas
• 1 Small Ripe Mango (mango should be peeled and pureed)
• 1 cup Golden Raisins
• ½ cup Chopped Walnuts

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It’s hot & mangoes are in season: two good enough reasons to share this one. See the details below…

Mango Punch

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups mango juice
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

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A Jamaican spin on a traditional treat with Allspice, Rum, & Cinnamon thrown in for an extra punch.

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Jamaican Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2/3 cup Water
• 1 teaspoons Mixed Spice (allspice?)
• 2 Cinnamon sticks (2?)
• 3/4 cup Margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup Dark rum
• 3/4 cup Superfine sugar
• 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
• 3 Eggs
• 6 oz Semisweet chocolate, broken in pieces
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons Hot Whipped cream

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Our first user submitted recipe. Peace to Alex for passing this one on. If you have one you’d like to feature here, feel free to hit us up.

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Cielito Lindo (Puerto Rican Taco Salad/Dip)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 package Old El Paso taco seasoning
• 2 16 oz.containers sour cream
• 2 15 oz. containers ricotta cheese
• 3 cups grated cheese - cheddar, Monterey Jack, any kind you like
• 1 16 oz bottle salsa (La Victoria - salsa suprema, mild)
• 1 7 oz.can Herdez salsa casera (You can substitute any bottled/canned salsa that you like.)
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cups chopped onions or scallions
• 1/4 cups chopped cilantro
• 3 cups chopped romaine Lettuce

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Given that it’s Father’s Day, today I’m posting a recipe that I know Dad would approve of. Check out the details below…

Fried Okra with Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1-2 lb okra (fresh)
• ¼ - ½ lb shrimp (optional)
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 small - medium onion (chopped)
• 1 blade of eschallot (chopped)
• 1 small - medium hot pepper
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbs oil

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