Dominican-Style Red Beans

Dominican food is robust and full of flavor, a meld of different ethnic backgrounds such as Spanish, African, and native Indian merges to form this unique cuisine. The history of the Dominican Republic even includes influences from France, as illustrated here by the link to Louisiana–French Creole red beans. The Dominican Republic is the second largest island in the Caribbean and their cuisine often mirrors the larger Cuba. Red beans are a favorite and are typically served with succulent me