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“Arenque con trozo” (boiled plantains with stewed herring!)

“Tajo con trozo”, arenque con trozo (boiled plantains with stewed herring!) Dominican recipes, dominican food Hello friends! “Tajo con trozo” is a phrase that even for regular Dominicans will sound weird. You would have to be from the Dominican Northern … Continue reading

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NYC’s Pretzels!

Hello friends and fellow foodies!! So you really thought we went to NYC without getting some pretzels?! As you know, the “Sous Chef” and especially me looooove bagels. Pretzels, I believe, are bagel’s first cousin, so we love them almost … Continue reading

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Egg, cheese, bacon sandwich!

Hello friends and fellow foodies!! Some days ago I shared an “Egg Sandwich” with you. Today I bring another version of it. As some of you say (and I agree) everything tastes better with bacon! Ingredients 1 baguette loaf Cheddar … Continue reading

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Battery Park nuts!

Hello friends and fellow foodies! Today I continue to share our trip to NYC last November. I need to hurry ‘cause this year’s vacation is going to come before I finish sharing this batch! So, that cold morning of November, … Continue reading

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“Eco” Spring rice!

Hello friends and fellow foodies!! I had promised the recipe for the “eco” rice and today I honor my promise. The “eco” rice’s as the “eco pies” are a great practice of Dominicans to use and recycle many leftovers from … Continue reading

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Blueberry Cheesecake!

Blueberry Cheesecake recipe Hello friends! I had not shared a dessert with you for some time, but today I make it up with this flavorful dessert that I made for Arturo a few days ago, to celebrate his birthday. Years … Continue reading

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Christmas Dish Marathon!

Hello friends and fellow foodies!! I thought you’d enjoy a small selection of the foods we’ve had this Christmas! Happy new year to all! 2012 will be a better year for us all! We wish you peace, love, prosperity, health … Continue reading

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A properly stuffed turkey!

Hello friends and fellow foodies!! This year has been phenomenal for el fogoncito and I can only thank you all for your support, for spreading the Word, for your comments, your questions, ideas, suggestions, requests and recipes! Especially for all … Continue reading

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