Central American Dinner Party Recipes

"This is one Cuban snack that if you haven't tried it, you probably can't imagine what it is nor how it tastes! Instead of asking what the heck is it, here why not taste one? These can be made to a point ahead of time and frozen and they also make wonderful appetizers. Real comfort food! These have to be placed in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours,..."

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Ingredients: cumin, dry breadcrumbs, eggs...

"In the Caribbean, coconut, mango, and rice are staples. They appear on menus in all kinds of forms. Combine them all in the same dish and you have something special. The sweetness of the mango and coconut makes this dish suitable for curries, chicken, fish , and pork, all common Caribbean ingredients. Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: coconut, fresh chives, mangoes...

"This is the best flan you will ever taste. The cream cheese takes away the "egginess" that most flan's have. The water bath ensures that the custard does not burn and that the caramel turns into a wonderful sauce."

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Ingredients: condensed milk, cream cheese...

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

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

"Two great dinks in one fancy little glass!"

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Ingredients: lime juice, lime wedges...

"This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated."

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Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, hearts of palm...

"They serve these at a local restaurant here in TX. This is NOT a casserole! These guys are dressed for dinner in their best jackets! The WHOLE potato, baked and split like a white baked potato. You just gotta try these to believe how simple and delish they really are! Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, salt, sweet potatoes...

"Having a Luau party? Then this is a must but, you'll want to make this throughout the year. The smell alone will get your significant other to release their grip on the remote, the kids will drift out of their bedrooms and the neighbors might come knocking. I dare to say, this might even be an aphrodisiac! It's great alone but if you're adventurous,..."

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Ingredients: coconut, coconut extract, eggs...

"This is a recipe for Cuban Sangria that I first had at a pool party in the Little Havana area of Miami. It was made by the host in a large cooler and dipped out during a BBQ and party. It was the best Sangria I have ever had and my wife and I have made it several times since to serve with rave reviews. BEWARE! It is a strong drink and in the summer..."

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Ingredients: fresh mango, coconut rum...

"I was fortunate to receive an old family recipe from a business associate who is from Jamaica for jerk seasoning. We like it so much that I make 2# batches at a time. For those of you not familiar with Jerk, it is a spicy, sweet, tangy and HOT seasoning for grilled meat, pork and chicken particularly. This spice blend recipe will make enough..."

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Ingredients: ground allspice, ground thyme...

"Found this one on the lookout for more interesting mojito recipes. Comes from StarChefffs.com."

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Ingredients: coconut rum, lime juice, mint...