Central American Holiday/Event Recipes

"Authentic Puerto Rican Style Tripe stew. Nice change of pace meal with a Latino tropical flair!"

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Ingredients: fresh cilantro leaves, tripe...

"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...

"Not to be confused with the vegetable of the same name from temperate countries, sorrel is a favourite West Indian drink for Christmas and New Year. Actually it’s more of a spiced, iced tea, as the juice is drawn from the red sepals of the Roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) which is commonly called sorrel in the Caribbean. This drink is a favourite..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"Two great dinks in one fancy little glass!"

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Ingredients: lime juice, lime wedges...

"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...

"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've made and eaten my fair share of tamales and these are the best sweet tamales I have ever eaten! This is an Emeril Lagasse recipe and has become a new family tradition. My DBF suggested that next year we only make these and skip the pork tamales! I didn't use the banana leaves but instead soaked about 40 corn husks in warm water for 1/2 an hour..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, coconut milk...

"Nice and spicy, just the way I like it. How about you?"

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Ingredients: curry powder, ground allspice...

"Fruit and pudding salad"

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Ingredients: sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix, grapes...

"My husband is from the beautiful island of Jamaica. I made up this recipe for spice buns & he loves them. Excellent served with a slice of processed cheese. On the island they usually serve this during Easter with Tastee Cheese (canned cheese). Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, craisins...

"The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world. In the Northern hemisphere, the religious festival is traditionally observed near the start of winter - on St. Nicholas Day (during his lifetime he was known for giving sustenance to the..."

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Ingredients: pepper, navy beans, olive oil...