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    Central American Recipes

    From Costa Rica to Honduras to Guatemala, our library of Central American recipes covers the many Latin cuisines of this region.

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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 #477306

    Puerto Rico Style Pigeon Pea Rice
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    From Tyler Florence's cookbook, Eat This Book, a yummy recipe that I have made vegetarian by substituting vegetable stock for chicken stock. Enjoy!

    Puerto Rico Style Pigeon Pea Rice

    By Sharon123 on April 3, 2012

    Recipe #477306

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    "From Tyler Florence's cookbook, Eat This Book, a yummy recipe that I have made vegetarian by substituting vegetable stock for chicken stock. Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

    Recipe #476931

    Mexican Chicken Legs
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    Here's another recipe from my Betty Crocker recipe file box that I got in the '70s. Some of the ingredients and techniques, on some of these old...

    Mexican Chicken Legs

    By arroz241_11561377 on March 27, 2012

    Recipe #476931

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    "Here's another recipe from my Betty Crocker recipe file box that I got in the '70s. Some of the ingredients and techniques, on some of these old recipes seem a little antiquated today, but many can be updated for todays palate, and available ingredients. I'm writing this recipe exactly as written, but.you can adjust to personal taste. Also the original..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, red pepper sauce...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #476870

    Pork Carnitas
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    Slow cooked pork carnitas that are loosely based on the traditional method. This recipe makes large quantities, and for a small family can easily provide...

    Pork Carnitas

    By Lab Chef on March 26, 2012

    Recipe #476870

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    "Slow cooked pork carnitas that are loosely based on the traditional method. This recipe makes large quantities, and for a small family can easily provide 3-4 meals. This recipe calls for a lot of fat to be added. If it is not added your carnitas will be very dry."

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    Ingredients: cumin, salt, shortening...

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    Prep Time:10 hrs

    Total Time: 22 hrs

    Belizean Rum Cake (Belize)
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    I used this recipe for week 27 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Belize is...

    Belizean Rum Cake (Belize)

    Recipe #476310

    Belizean Rum Cake (Belize)

    By GiddyUpGo on March 15, 2012

    Recipe #476310

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    "I used this recipe for week 27 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Belize is my 27th stop. Please note that I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions..."

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    Ingredients: eggs, pecans, rum...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Stew Beans (Belize)
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    I used this recipe for week 27 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Belize is...

    Stew Beans (Belize)

    Recipe #476307

    Stew Beans (Belize)

    By GiddyUpGo on March 15, 2012

    Recipe #476307

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    "I used this recipe for week 27 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Belize is my 27th stop. Please note that I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions..."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dried red kidney beans...

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    Prep Time:24 hrs

    Total Time: 27 hrs

    Stew Chicken (Belize)
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    I used this recipe for week 27 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Belize is...

    Stew Chicken (Belize)

    Recipe #476306

    Stew Chicken (Belize)

    By GiddyUpGo on March 15, 2012

    Recipe #476306

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    "I used this recipe for week 27 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Belize is my 27th stop. Please note that I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions..."

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    Ingredients: cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

    Recipe #475955

    Pupusas Con Curtido (Masa Cakes With Spicy Slaw)
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    Pupusas are considered to be a national dish of El Salvador. They can also be found in Guatemala and Honduras.

    Pupusas Con Curtido (Masa Cakes With Spicy Slaw)

    By Celticevergreen on March 8, 2012

    Recipe #475955

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    "Pupusas are considered to be a national dish of El Salvador. They can also be found in Guatemala and Honduras."

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    Ingredients: distilled white vinegar, kosher salt...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 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

    Recipe #473634

    Great Guac - Guacamole
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    Twenty or so years ago I was looking for the perfect guac recipe, one that was relatively easy to make but delicious. You know how that goes. I tried...

    Great Guac - Guacamole

    By BuffaloWingMan on February 6, 2012

    Recipe #473634

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    "Twenty or so years ago I was looking for the perfect guac recipe, one that was relatively easy to make but delicious. You know how that goes. I tried recipe after recipe and finally decided the only way to get this done was to create one that pleased me. This recipe is the result of 20 years of tinkering. Over the years the heat as come from various..."

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    Ingredients: cumin, horseradish...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #473048

    Stuffed Tortilla Burger
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    A true delight from my own kitchen. This burger offers authentic Hispanic taste, amazing flavor combinations, with intricate textures and a dash of heat...

    Stuffed Tortilla Burger

    By Chef_From_Home on January 26, 2012

    Recipe #473048

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    "A true delight from my own kitchen. This burger offers authentic Hispanic taste, amazing flavor combinations, with intricate textures and a dash of heat countered by the smooth cooling effects of cream-cheese! I hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed creating it!"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

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