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    Recipe #479452

    Guatemalan Black Beans (Frijoles Parados)
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    Black beans can be enjoyed in many, many ways, but the two most common ways they are enjoyed in Guatemala is whole beans (parados) often in a soup form...

    Guatemalan Black Beans (Frijoles Parados)

    By foodologie on May 15, 2012

    Recipe #479452

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    "Black beans can be enjoyed in many, many ways, but the two most common ways they are enjoyed in Guatemala is whole beans (parados) often in a soup form or refried (volteados). This recipe is how my family makes them."

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    Ingredients: onions, garlic cloves, salt...

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    Prep Time:4 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 4 mins

    Recipe #477871

    Classic Black Beans and Rice
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    Perfect vegetarian meal, and easy to make.

    Classic Black Beans and Rice

    By Chef Milano on April 13, 2012

    Recipe #477871

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    "Perfect vegetarian meal, and easy to make."

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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, onions, oregano...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Recipe #475109

    Gallo Pinto
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    Rice and beans for breakfast! No wonder I enjoyed Costa Rica so much :D

    Gallo Pinto

    By Miheehee on February 26, 2012

    Recipe #475109

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    "Rice and beans for breakfast! No wonder I enjoyed Costa Rica so much :D"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, red beans...

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    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

    Belizean Fu-Fu (Mashed Plantain)
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    I bought a recipe book by a local women's group on my recent trip to Belize (Silly Bug & Bittle Recipes) and this one sounds like something I...

    Belizean Fu-Fu (Mashed Plantain)

    Recipe #468847

    Belizean Fu-Fu (Mashed Plantain)

    By Karen67 on November 24, 2011

    Recipe #468847

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    "I bought a recipe book by a local women's group on my recent trip to Belize (Silly Bug & Bittle Recipes) and this one sounds like something I would like. I love plantains and I love mashed sweet potatoes, so I'm guessing I would like this. The original recipe calls for just the plantain but the site requires at least 2 ingredients so I added butter..."

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    Ingredients: salt, plantains, butter...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #468841

    Belizean Steamed Fish
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    I bought a recipe book by a local women's group on my recent trip to Belize (Silly Bug & Bittle Recipes) and this one sounds like something I...

    Belizean Steamed Fish

    By Karen67 on November 24, 2011

    Recipe #468841

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    "I bought a recipe book by a local women's group on my recent trip to Belize (Silly Bug & Bittle Recipes) and this one sounds like something I would like. I'll be making it without the green pepper, but left it in the recipe as many people probably would like it that way."

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    Ingredients: pepper, curry powder...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #457912

    Corn Drink (Atol De Elote)
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    Atol De Elote, original to El Salvador, is enjoyed throughout Central America. As bizarre as it may sound, this exotic, thick, rich drink is simply delicious....

    Corn Drink (Atol De Elote)

    By Charlotte J on June 3, 2011

    Recipe #457912

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    "Atol De Elote, original to El Salvador, is enjoyed throughout Central America. As bizarre as it may sound, this exotic, thick, rich drink is simply delicious. Recipe from Shortcuts to 100 Best Latin Recipes by Sergio E Yibrin"

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, milk, sugar...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 23 mins

    Enchilada Sauce
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    Rich, spicy flavour.

    Enchilada Sauce

    Recipe #457377

    Enchilada Sauce

    By dandelionleaf on May 26, 2011

    Recipe #457377

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    "Rich, spicy flavour."

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    Ingredients: cocoa powder, cumin...

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    Prep Time:2 mins

    Total Time: 12 mins

    Recipe #457251

    Mango Sauce
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    Serve this over ice cream or pound cake for dessert or with meatballs or crab cakes for an appetizer.

    Mango Sauce

    By momaphet on May 25, 2011

    Recipe #457251

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    "Serve this over ice cream or pound cake for dessert or with meatballs or crab cakes for an appetizer."

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    Ingredients: fresh lime juice, mangoes...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    From the Farm - Radish Salad - Longmeadow
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    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...

    From the Farm - Radish Salad - Longmeadow

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    From the Farm - Radish Salad - Longmeadow

    By Andi of Longmeadow Farm on May 20, 2011

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    "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...."

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    Ingredients: red radishes, limes, mint...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    Baho (Beef, Plantains and Yuca Steamed in Banana Leaves)
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    Found online; posting for ZWT 7-Central America (Nicaragua). Recipe states: Baho is food for a Sunday afternoon. Start the recipe on Saturday by marinating...

    Baho (Beef, Plantains and Yuca Steamed in Banana Leaves)

    Recipe #455947

    Baho (Beef, Plantains and Yuca Steamed in Banana Leaves)

    By AZPARZYCH on May 12, 2011

    Recipe #455947

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    "Found online; posting for ZWT 7-Central America (Nicaragua). Recipe states: Baho is food for a Sunday afternoon. Start the recipe on Saturday by marinating the meat. Vaho means "mist" in Spanish and evokes the unique cooking method for this hearty meal. **Marinating overnight not included in prep/cooking time.**"

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    Ingredients: yucca root, green plantains...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

    Recipe #454170

    Jon's Garbanzo Bean Soup Surprise
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    It's an easy crock pot soup that will "surprise" you with it's hearty robust flavor. It's a variation of a few recipes I found online....

    Jon's Garbanzo Bean Soup Surprise

    By Sarah (Chef #1237255) on April 20, 2011

    Recipe #454170

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    "It's an easy crock pot soup that will "surprise" you with it's hearty robust flavor. It's a variation of a few recipes I found online. My wife said to name it surprise because she was surprised how good it was."

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    Ingredients: garbanzo beans, onions...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

    Recipe #440965

    Veal Dumplings With Ancho Chili Sauce
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    These are excellenty dumplings when you would like to spend some time in the kitchen.

    Veal Dumplings With Ancho Chili Sauce

    By Timothy J Higgins Eva on November 1, 2010

    Recipe #440965

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    "These are excellenty dumplings when you would like to spend some time in the kitchen."

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    Ingredients: cilantro leaves, corn...

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    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 3 mins

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    Garlic Vinaigrette

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    "I thought this dressing was very nice. I have just enjoyed it on a fresh vegetable salad, and am looking forward to using it often in the future. I did..." more 

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    Beaumont's Finest Peach Cobbler

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    "Peach cobbler is my favorite dessert and this one was very yummy! I did add a shake or two of nutmeg along with the cinnamon. Ate my cobbler while still..." more 

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    Zero-Points-Value Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato

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    "I loved these green beans and will be making them again. Didnt have fresh basil so used dried and added a tad bit more garlic. Tossed the tomatoes with..." more 

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