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

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

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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 my own creation using both modern and traditional ceviche methods. The key of course is fresh fresh Ahi. There's nothing better. Like 'butter'. chef@restaurantbeast.comOne of the reasons that a really terrific Ceviche is , well, really terrific is the type of fish and/or seafood used. It MUST be absolutely of the freshest quality...."

Ingredients: fresh mango, fresh lime juice...

"This salad is beautiful, refreshing and delicious! I got this from my sister, but originally it came from a cookbook -- I don't know which one. Prep time does not include time to chill before serving."

Ingredients: cucumbers, garlic...

"From Cooking Light."

Ingredients: serrano chilies, dark rum...

"This is a fairly typical Costa Rican recipe for beet salad using the holy trinity of Costa Rican cooking: Onions, cilantro, and sweet red pepper. Please don't use anything other than fresh beets, it just wont compare."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, mayonnaise...

"I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about the fat in Avocado). This goes well as a side dish for Enchiladas, Quesadillas or any Mexican style foods."

Ingredients: cumin, garlic powder, mangoes...

"I had these several times in Costa Rica and loved them. Great do ahead recipe"

Ingredients: hard-boiled eggs, milk...