Search

"I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish."

Ingredients: ground cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

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

Ingredients: coriander, sweet bell peppers...

"This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I thought I would put it out there for everyone to enjoy as much as we do."

Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

"One of the local favorites in Costa Rica, it's a wonderful and comforting meal. Black beans are the best in my opinion! I would recommend spicing this up a little with some hot sauce or even some slices of fresh hot peppers! It's very simple to make as well."

Ingredients: cilantro, dried black beans...