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"a great family pleaser without the frying!"

Ingredients: whole green chilies, eggs...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"These Quesadillas can be cut into wedges and served as appetizers or can be used whole as a light lunch served with a salad."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggs...

"This Salvadorean condiment resembling coleslaw is customarily paired with pupusas."

Ingredients: olive oil, onions, oregano...

"This makes a nice, light supper or lunch. Or cut into wedges and serve as appetizers. I'd even eat it for breakfast! Dobladas means folded and that's just what you do with the tortillas. If you can't find Farmer cheese(or queso fresco or queso de capas), use cottage cheese and strain in a cheesecloth for several hours in a cool place."

Ingredients: pepper, farmer cheese...