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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 recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves...

"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...

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

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, jalapenos...

"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...

"My husband made this for dinner last night, I don't know where he got the recipe, but man....it was like eating in a 5 star restaurant!
Don't let all the steps and ingredients scare you off, this recipe is for the entire meal!
The flavour reminded me of being in Costa Rica :)
Prep time is marinating time"

Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh cilantro...

"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...

"A typical Costa Rican recipe for salsa, which is served with black beans, black bean soup, rice, etc. . Adapted from Lifelines magazine. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, lemon juice...

"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...