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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...

"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...

"The tops of radishes had just poked through the soil, and now I know those bright red radishes are ready for the picking. My FIL was a lovely soul from the Caribbean, and served this lovely, sparkling, nutritious radish salad for a bit of a palette cleansing, and also aside "frijoles con arroz", which was a perfect compliment to this dish...."

Ingredients: red radishes, limes, mint...

"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...

"My boyfriend and I love going to Salvadorian restaurants in DC and ordering these hot and cheesy corn cakes with curtido (a condiment resembling coleslaw) and hot sauce. In the restaurants, you see the cook making these very fast, and I'm always amazed by how thin they get the outer layer of dough without any holes. The filling always stays inside,..."

Ingredients: light olive oil, white cheese...

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

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

"Moist and delicious, with a fun ingredient. Similar to a pound cake."

Ingredients: eggs, vanilla, vegetable oil...

"Chayote is a relative of squashes and has a gentle flavor. This is a classic dish in Guatemala."

Ingredients: chives, pepper, chayotes...

"This spicy Salvadoreno coleslaw is the traditional zesty topping for pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese). You can also try serving it with fish or black beans, inside burritos or on top of quesadillas."

Ingredients: cumin, distilled white vinegar...

"I was a little leary about posting this mainly because the recipe takes some effort, but I promise it's well worth the time! This recipe is always served with, Curtido (Salvadorean Pickled Coleslaw) and Salsa for Pupusas."

Ingredients: corn oil, red beans...

"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...

"A healthy, fresh and delicious salsa that utilizes the wonderful radish. This is a Salvadoran recipe that is traditionally served with carne asada, but it also goes great with fish, tofu or chicken. It even is wonderful as a dip for tortilla chips or veggies! :)"

Ingredients: cilantro, fresh lemon juice...

"One of our favorite ways to spice up chicken for almost 15 yrs now, and it smells sooo good while it cooks! I wouldn't normally put tomatoes and pineapple together, but it sure works in this recipe from "Betty Crocker's New Int'l Cookbook." It's not as much work as it might appear; most of the cook time is just stove-top simmering...."

Ingredients: pepper, dry sherry, garlic...