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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 is a sweet, lightly tangy, caramel syrup. Easy to make.
Uses:
French toast, pancakes, ice cream topping, drizzle over drinks that are topped with whipped cream. Dip martini rim into it for added goodness, garnish a plate filled with apples and goat cheese with it, or drizzle over grilled fruits or meat toward the end of cooking. Stored..."

Ingredients: lemonade, light brown sugar...

"This is like a relish that can be served with baked corn chips or sauteed plantains. This salsa has a touch of European flair from the Dijon. Please allow 3 hours to let the flavors marry before adding the final ingredients. From Cooking Light June 2008."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper...

"Tisana is a fabulous party drink from Venezuela. It is fruity and light and traditionally served without alcohol at children's birthday celebrations. It is easy to make ahead of time, and it keeps refrigerated in a pitcher. If making for children simply substitute wine with Sprite or 7-UP."

Ingredients: club soda, sparkling wine...

"This is a Venezuelan recipe from the Latin American cookbook in the Time Life Cookbook series. Traditionally it accompanies meat dishes and can be served hot or cold. I make it every now and then when I want something different!"

Ingredients: dried breadcrumbs, egg whites...

"Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT; this is an adaptation of several recipes. "Bien Me Sabe" translates as "Tastes Good To Me", and there are regional variations across Spanish-speaking countries. This is a traditional (very sweet) dessert in Venezuela. I would describe this as similar to Tiramisu, but the Venezuelan Bien Me Sabe..."

Ingredients: Coco Lopez, cornstarch...

"I tried out and old passion fruit recipe which added sweetened condensed milk and more than 1 hour in the fridge. I tried it out, but saved the skins and found a new way to serve the dessert."

Ingredients: passion fruit, fresh mint leaves...