Dominica Gourmet

A blog about foods from Dominica

Plantain pies Christmas tree

Plantain pies Christmas tree looks just like cupcakes. As many of you may know, plantains are one of my favorite foods. I’m very lucky that I currently live in an area where there’s endless supply of plantains at very reasonable ...
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Dasheen ton ton with codfish sancoche recipe

Dasheen ton ton with sancoche recipe Dasheen is grown widely in Dominica and around the world. This starchy root is often known as taro and can be served in various ways, including boiled regularly as a side, in braff, fried, baked, mashed as ...
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Dominican Mule drink with sorrel

Dominican mule drink with sorrel When I think about Christmas in Dominica, I think of special drinks like sorrel, ginger beer, egg nog ginger wine, port wine like Ruby Rich, Ponche Cuba, rum, different punches, and other hard and soft beverages. ...
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A hearty Thanksgiving dinner

Our hearty Thanksgiving dinner During this time of year and into Christmas, my family enjoys creating memories, honoring traditions, filling our stomach with the tastiest treats, and recognizing our blessings. This Thanksgiving, we’re so ...
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Turkey fried plantain platter

Turkey fried plantain platter Here’s how to make a turkey fried plantain platter In keeping with the Thanksgiving holiday spirit, I decided to create a turkey fried plantain platter. I’d seen some platters with vegetables, others ...
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Baked brie with sorrel jam

Baked brie with sorrel jam Growing up in Dominica sorrel was one of the leading traditional signals that Christmas was around the corner. It’s the flavorful drink that sets the tone for a festive holiday celebration. This drink originates ...
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