One of the simplest Dominican sandwiches, Sandwich de jamón y queso, is a ham and cheese sandwich. It is a perfect snack, lunch, or dinner any day. It is a simple and quick recipe to prepare, and you can make it at home with the same flavor as your favorite "barra."

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Fried foods are very popular in our culture, but if --for any reason-- you don't like frying, we have alternative non-fried versions of our favorite fried recipes. Perfect for the oven and air fryer fanatics.

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If you're looking for a very Dominican appetizer or snack, but are keeping an eye on your waist -- or hate cleanup after frying as much as I do -- I have this Air frier longaniza recipe for you. Pair it with Air fryer tostones and serve a light Picalonga to surprise guests.

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One of the simplest breakfasts in the Dominican Republic is a steaming cup of Café con leche (Dominican latte) served with bread. Although it’s very easy to make -- and takes just a few minutes -- here’s how to prepare one that will get your mornings off to a great start.

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Passion fruit—also known as chinola in the DR, and maracuya, parcha, or parchita in other Hispanic countries—is one of the most popular fruits for juice in our country. And in our family, a refreshing Jugo de Chinola is always our first choice for its fresh tropical flavor.

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