Learn to make authentic, delicious, and easy Dominican meals with Vanessa Mota, creator of the popular food blog My Dominican Kitchen. In The Dominican Kitchen, Vanessa Mota, creator of the popular blog My Dominican Kitchen, brings the everyday dishes she grew up with in the Dominican Republic to your busy life. Made with easy-to-find ingredients and featuring traditional comfort foods, the 80 recipes incorporate the delicious flavors of la comida criolla dominicana (Creole food), with influences from the Taíno, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and China. Enjoy snacks, sandwiches, salads, sides, mains, desserts, and drinks, including: Arepitas Chulitos Chimi burgers Plátanos fritos Sancocho Pollo guisado Empaguetadas Flan de coco Morir soñando and more Complete with step-by-step instructions, stunning photos, stories from the DR, and information for stocking your pantry, The Dominican Kitchen will have you enjoying this exciting cuisine right in your own home.