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"MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

"This is an easy tropical dish that is full of flavor! I like to serve it with chips, or as a side dish. It would be easy to try slightly different versions by adding lime juice, ginger, pineapple, or jalapenos, depending on your personal taste. If you have any other suggestions, I would love to hear them! Thanks!"

Ingredients: garlic salt, mangoes...

"This is an interesting tomato free salsa I found in the 'World Cafe 2' cookbook which celebrates vegetarian recipes from around the world."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, olive oil...

"I do have another love. I have to admit it, but it's the mighty cucumber. I literally could wile away hours eating and devouring sliced cucumbers in all kinds of ways. However, my favorite would always include two other magnificent ingredients that get me dancing just like our cattle. The addition of red pimento peppers and wonderfully fresh, good..."

Ingredients: cream, cream cheese, cucumbers...

"I am a a stickler for using fresh ingredients so when my boyfriend from 5 years ago made this up for the first time I cringed! Pardon me for saying so, but if I hadn't have been living with him I never would have eaten it! Hahahaha!!!! The boyfriend is long gone but this is the only salsa I'll eat! If you aren't used to cilantro it may..."

Ingredients: cilantro, Hunts tomato sauce...

"This is my own creation using both modern and traditional ceviche methods. The key of course is fresh fresh Ahi. There's nothing better. Like 'butter'. chef@restaurantbeast.comOne of the reasons that a really terrific Ceviche is , well, really terrific is the type of fish and/or seafood used. It MUST be absolutely of the freshest quality...."

Ingredients: fresh mango, fresh lime juice...

"This is another family recipe along with Cheeseball 1. This is also very good. Cook time includes the chill time. Hope you enjoy."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cream cheese...

"These Quesadillas can be cut into wedges and served as appetizers or can be used whole as a light lunch served with a salad."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggs...

"Salsa and seafood unite for a taste bud orgy.

This colorful dish was a family recipe I got from a Central American guy I use to work with."

Ingredients: cilantro, clam juice, shrimp...