Dominica Gourmet

A blog about foods from Dominica

Rice balls stuffed with saltfish

Rice balls with saltfish When Stew and I were newly wedded and BC (before children), we traveled often. One Valentine’s weekend, our wandering feet took us to the Eternal City, Rome. We arrived on a Friday morning and left early Monday ...
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Pineapple shrimp rice in a pineapple bowl

Pineapple shrimp rice in a pineapple bowl Growing up on a tropical island, I was blessed to have tropical fruits in abundance. I’ve always enjoyed a plethora of fruits like watermelon, coconut, papaya, mango, and pineapple. These fruits ...
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Valentine’s Day dinner

Valentine’s Day dinner: red beans soup I prepared this soup for my husband because it’s his favorite (with rice). What can I say? I’m a hopeless romantic. I met my husband, Stewart, 22 years ago when I was finishing grad ...
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Stew chicken and spaghetti

Delicious stew chicken and spaghetti I always enjoyed stew chicken! It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy every part of the bird. Although the back and the neck bring real nostalgia, I’m also very fond of the chicken wings. Since I ...
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Stuffed plantain cups

Stuffed plantain cups are delicious and cute little cups made out of fried green plantains and filled with your favorite meat, fish, or vegetables. They’re easy to prep and are such a fun and delicious appetizer to serve at your next ...
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Five simple and delicious salads

Over the weekend, we were experimenting with lots of vegetables. I decided to make a few different types of salads to expand my family’s options. I always offer my family veggies with every meal, as I want to nurture a love of vegetables ...
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