⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- Bright eye-catching cover on this cookbook!

I am always up for trying new cuisines and learning about the food traditions of other cultures. I don't think I have ever tried any recipes from the Dominican Republic, so I was excited to dive into this cookbook. This cookbook has a thorough introduction that includes such information as pantry staples, tool & equipment, and how to peel a plantain.

It is then broken down into the following chapters...

snacks & sandwiches
salads & sides
soups & stews
main dishes
desserts
drinks

The book itself is full of photographs making it visually pleasing to flip through and use. The recipes themselves are well laid out and easy to follow. They also include a little bit of history about the recipe and most also include little notes. I have only gotten around to trying a few of the recipes here..."pastelitos de pollo" (mini chicken empanadas), "pan con aguacate" (avocado sandwich), "chapea de gandules con coco" (legume, rice, and coconut soup), "pudín de pan" (bread pudding).

All were delicious and I can't wait to try every single recipe! I cannot recommend this cookbook high enough.