The Crown of Queens

The Italian immigrants referred to their new neighborhood by the Italian and Spanish word for “crown,” which is “corona.” In the last half of the twentieth century, Corona saw immigrants coming from the Dominican Republic and Latin America. This cuisine reflects the many tastes and flavors of Corona’s diverse ethnic history!

Antipasto

Insalata Caprese

Traditional antipasto (appetizer) salad made with slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, and topped off with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

_{Enjoy its light and refreshing taste as you bite into sweet and tart tomato, creamy cheese, and natural flavors, while its bright colors, reminiscent of the Italian flag, take your taste buds on a journey to the dish’s island paradise of origin, Capri.}

Empanadas

Empanadas are traditionally fried and stuffed with savory fillings, such as cheese or meats (seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken, or pork), and garnished with chopped olives, onions, raisins and/or eggs.

Cena

Pollo Guisado

Chicken braised in green bell peppers, chopped celery, red onion, plum tomatoes, mashed garlic, and seedless olives, drizzled with achiote oil, and seasoned with a flavorful mix of oregano, coriander, salt, white sugar, and cilantro.

_{Savor the rich flavors of the melody of stewed, fall-off-the-bone-tender chicken and hearty vegetables. Smell and taste the herbs and seasonings permeate the dish, and have the achiote oil bring a little kick to your tastebuds.}

Mangu con los Tres Golpes

Boiled plantains mashed along with some of the water that it was boiled in and then topped up with a combination or either of these alone, onions, oil, fried cheese, fried salami, fried or scrambled eggs.

 

Postre

Arequipe con Plátanos y Fresas Frescos

Colombian take on the traditional Dulce de Leche, a delicious dessert simply made from scratch with milk, sugar, and vanilla, drizzled over fresh bananas and strawberries.

_{The rich and creamy caramel is a perfect complement to the fresh bananas and tart strawberries.}

Bebidas

Morir Soñando

A combination of orange juice, milk, cane sugar, and chopped ice.

This Dominican drink is a perfect complement to any dish you are eating. The name means “to die dreaming” and that is exactly what you want to do while sipping on this drink. The silky milk and the refreshing taste of orange makes this the perfect drink for relaxing.

 

The best part about all of these dishes? They can easily be made right in your own kitchen! Click on the names below for links to these recipes!

Insalata Caprese

Chicken Empanadas

Beef Empanadas

Pollo Guisado

Mangu

Arequipe

Morir Soñando