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Clara Gonzalez

(She/Her)
Dominican Republic, Latin America (LatAm), Spain
Covers:  Dominican, Latino, Caribbean and Mediterranean food and gastronomic culture.
Food writer, culinary photographer, cookbook author, & founder of @TiaClaraBlog & @DominicanCookng where I've shared my love for food for over 20 yrs.

Clara Gonzalez’s Journalist Portfolio

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7 Unexpectedly Spicy Foods

7 Unexpectedly Spicy Foods

Parade Magazine — Some of us discovered spicy foods late in life, and we are doing everything in our power to correct that mistake. Although there are some spicy dishes in

Beyond Chili: 10 Unique Bean-Based Recipes

Beyond Chili: 10 Unique Bean-Based Recipes

Parade Magazine — For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they think "beans" is that infamous Blazing Saddles scene. Beans have just recently started to shake

The Wondrous Plantain! 10 Essential Recipes

The Wondrous Plantain! 10 Essential Recipes

Parade Magazine — Clara, food photographer and writer, is the founder of Aunt Clara's Kitchen, where she has been sharing the food she loves since 2001. At first glance, a

Fruit in Savory Dishes? 10 Recipes That Prove It's a Great Idea

Fruit in Savory Dishes? 10 Recipes That Prove It's a Great Idea

Parade Magazine — When it comes to adding fruits to savory dishes, there seem to be two camps: those who enthusiastically agree, and those that are strongly against it. If you

Quinoa, Lentil, and Pumpkin Risotto

Quinoa, Lentil, and Pumpkin Risotto

Parade Magazine — Quinoa has become a superstar food of sorts. The grain, originally a staple of traditional Peruvian cuisine, made its break into the global scene a few years

Casseroles Galore: 10 Dishes for Your Next Potluck

Casseroles Galore: 10 Dishes for Your Next Potluck

Parade Magazine — Casseroles-known in the Dominican Republic as pastelones-are a very popular component of the Dominican culinary heritage. There is no Christmas dinner without

Sancocho de pollo bajo en carbohidratos - Diet Doctor

Sancocho de pollo bajo en carbohidratos - Diet Doctor

Diet Doctor — El sancocho es uno de los platos más populares en muchos países latinoamericanos. Cada país tiene su propia versión, y a veces varía incluso entre regiones y hogares. Hice un popurrí de mis sancochos favoritos, lo simplifiqué y realicé algunos cambios para adecuarlo a la dieta low carb.

Hierbas de la Cocina del Caribe

Hierbas de la Cocina del Caribe

Mom.com — Conoce las nueve hierbas más importantes

Arroz y Frijoles Nuestros de Cada Día

Arroz y Frijoles Nuestros de Cada Día

Mom.com — Cocina del Caribe Español

Regional Cuisines of the Dominican Republic

Regional Cuisines of the Dominican Republic

dominicancooking.com — The occasional visitor could be forgiven for thinking that because this is a small country there are no regional cuisines in the DR. Not so.

Do Dominicans Eat Spicy Food?

Do Dominicans Eat Spicy Food?

dominicancooking.com — 'Dominicans don't like spicy food'. I heard that yet again last night from someone who certainly enjoys spicy-hot food. Here's my answer.

Aplatanado: Becoming Dominican

Aplatanado: Becoming Dominican

dominicancooking.com — Aplatanado is the word at the confluence of our culture and our food, it describes what it means to become Dominican.

Top Dominican Foods You Must Try - The Essential Guide

Top Dominican Foods You Must Try - The Essential Guide

dominicancooking.com — "What are the most important Dominican foods?" We get this question a lot. I hope that this introduction to Dominican cuisine will satisfy your curiosity and stir your appetite.

Dominican Food: History, Origins, and Basics

Dominican Food: History, Origins, and Basics

dominicancooking.com — Learn about Dominican food history in a well-researched guide to the origins of Dominican cooking and culinary culture.

Dominican Candy: Traditional Colmado and Roadside Dulces Dominicanos

Dominican Candy: Traditional Colmado and Roadside Dulces Dominicanos

MSN (US) — echnically, you don't need a pressure cooker, but if you’re cooking Dominican food, it'll make your life a whole lot easier, for several reasons. If you’re skeptical about pressure cookers, we’re here to show you why it could be a transformative choice, so please read on.

The Complete Guide to Pressure Cookers and How to Save Money and Time

The Complete Guide to Pressure Cookers and How to Save Money and Time

MSN (US) — echnically, you don't need a pressure cooker, but if you’re cooking Dominican food, it'll make your life a whole lot easier, for several reasons. If you’re skeptical about pressure cookers, we’re here to show you why it could be a transformative choice, so please read on.

Aplatanado: Becoming Dominican

Aplatanado: Becoming Dominican

dominicancooking.com — Aplatanado is the word at the confluence of our culture and our food, it describes what it means to become Dominican.

The taste of home: Christmas recipes from the Dominican Republic | Caribbean Beat Magazine

The taste of home: Christmas recipes from the Dominican Republic | Caribbean Beat Magazine

Caribbean Beat — It's easy to underestimate the importance of Christmas for Dominicans. Other countries celebrate many holidays with equal fervour, but this is not the case ...