Central American Picnic Recipes

"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...

"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...

"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."

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Ingredients: cumin, distilled white vinegar...

"This juicy chicken and tangy cream sauce are wonderful for lunch or supper. On the go? These are great warm or cold and make great lunch, picnic or beach fare! They are very portable when wrapped in foil. Perfect with fresh island fruit and a cold tropical drink! RSC#8 3rd place"

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Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, flat bread...

"Not sure where the recipe is originally from, but it is very intoxicating. Great for a Carribean or Tropical theme...Good for potlucks (not church or job related ones). Best if made the day before and refrigerated. Guessed on prep time and servings...depends on how big you slice the bundt cake and how long you wait between applications of the glaze."

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Ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar...

"This recipe was found on islandflave.com & this way I was able to obtain the correct amounts of the ingredients & proper cooking times. I have enjoyed making this chicken for a long time now, as it was given to me in Creole and without amounts. It is great the following day, that is if you have any left.Update: 07/18/2009 so as to make some..."

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Ingredients: scotch bonnet peppers, garlic...

"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!"

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Ingredients: garlic salt, mangoes...

"This is a good one for Turkey, Fish, pork and Chicken. You may want to double up on this one because it is only 6 servings. This is also for about 1-1/2 lbs of meat."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, garlic, green onions...

"This is something new that our family tried that I got from a magazine. We were surprised that we would all like it so much! It doesn't take very much time at all so it is great when time is limited."

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Ingredients: water, ramen noodles...

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

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Ingredients: olive oil, onions, oregano...