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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...

"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...

"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...

"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 from Guatamala. This recipe came from mayantraditions.com. It is posted for ZWT4."

Ingredients: mixed vegetables, peanut oil...