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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...

"a great family pleaser without the frying!"

Ingredients: whole green chilies, eggs...

"This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, hearts of palm...

"I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"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 marinade can be used with beef, chicken, or pork. Posted for ZWT 4 - South/Central America and found on Recipe Goldmine's website."

Ingredients: red pepper sauce, fresh cilantro...

"The best guacamole you will ever eat. Caution...addictive."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, jalapenos...

"Rich guava juice and sweet raspberry liqueur makes this Central American favorite a popular pool side beverage."

Ingredients: cranberry juice, raspberry liqueur...

"I was lucky enough to spend part of the summer in Costa Rica. This is the traditional dish that every Tico eats for breakfast, lunch, and probably dinner. I never got used to it for breakfast, but this is what I've come up with to imitate my travels there."

Ingredients: fresh coriander, heavy cream...

"This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

"Another imitation from my trip to Costa Rica. A very typical side dish- potatoes cooked and served on corn tortillas, called "gallitos" in Costa Rica. ("Papas" are potatoes)."

Ingredients: coriander, corn tortillas...

"This is one good rice & beans recipe - if you wish you can use kidney or other beans, still good"

Ingredients: coriander, sweet bell peppers...

"A recipe from Costa Rica Guide, this is delicious! I love heart of palm."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, hearts of palm...

"This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it. Either way this is well worth trying and takes very little time to put together"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, hot sauce...