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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...

"I got this recipe from a friend when I was in the tenth grade. She gave me one at lunch and I loved it! (I love banana bread, so this was perfect!) I asked for the recipe that day and I decided to post it! I hope you like it!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, nutmeg...

"Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence. This is a lovely dessert or sweet accompaniment to Arroz Con Pollo or another savory latin dish! I love to eat it with Lechon Asado and Black beans and rice; I think it offsets the garlic well."

Ingredients: unsalted butter, vanilla extract...

"From the Ottawa Citizen. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: pepper, green onions...

"I made these in response to a request from a Colombian coworker for "something guava". Guava paste can usually be found in the international aisle of well-stocked grocery stores. You may find it in a wrapped bar as opposed to a large flat tin; I find that the canned product is better-tasting and more attractively colored than the stuff in..."

Ingredients: light brown sugar, guava paste...

"A wonderfully delicious banana cake from Brazil. Nuts may be added into the batter or onto the cake if desired."

Ingredients: egg whites, egg yolks...

"Yummy, sweet version of an empanada...popular in Latin America :)"

Ingredients: pineapple preserves, cream cheese...

"This is from Paraguay and is from Flavors of Paraguay by Lynn Van Houten."

Ingredients: fresh pineapple, ice cubes...

"This custard is eaten all over Latin America, but particularly in Cuba and Colombia. Orange juice can be substituted for the pineapple and, either way, it is terrific paired with Pina Asada posted separately."

Ingredients: cornstarch, egg yolks, nutmeg...

"These are a traditional South American side dish. I serve them alongside a plate full of rice, meat, and boiled salt potatoes. They add a nice sweetness to the meal."

Ingredients: oil, salt, plantains...

"Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Nicaragua.
From the "International Vegetarian Cookbook"."

Ingredients: lemon juice, limes, margarine...

"I learned how to make this from my Colombian mother-in-law. They are very simple to make, and taste great. They taste best when they are hot out of the skillet. We eat them a lot for breakfast, along with either fried eggs or scrambled eggs with tomatos and onion. They also make a great side dish."

Ingredients: green plantains, salt...

"Great takeoff on Bananas Foster, I love this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream."

Ingredients: cinnamon, fresh pineapple...

"Oatmeal contains a balanced soluble and insoluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol.
Walnuts can significantly reduce blood cholesterol, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic.
Cinnamon and honey together reduces the cholesterol in..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, raw honey...