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    Chile Relleno Casserole

    Chile Relleno Casserole

    By k.west

    16 Reviews

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    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
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    MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan.

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    Recipe #80130

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    By Ang11002 on January 5, 2004

    Recipe #80130

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    "MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Chile Relleno Casserole
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    a great family pleaser without the frying!

    Chile Relleno Casserole

    Recipe #24361

    Chile Relleno Casserole

    By k.west on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24361

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    "a great family pleaser without the frying!"

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    Ingredients: whole green chilies, eggs...

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    Recipe #65395

    Mango-Avocado Salsa
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    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...

    Mango-Avocado Salsa

    By Calla Lily on June 24, 2003

    Recipe #65395

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    "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...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Brian's Tropical Ceviche
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    Inspired by a recent trip to Costa Rica and dedicated to my friends Brenda. and JP.

    Brian's Tropical Ceviche

    Recipe #419478

    Brian's Tropical Ceviche

    By RedsoxOCD on April 8, 2010

    Recipe #419478

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    "Inspired by a recent trip to Costa Rica and dedicated to my friends Brenda. and JP."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, shrimp, sea bass...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

    Aida's - Gallo Pinto
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    This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I...

    Aida's - Gallo Pinto

    Recipe #354615

    Aida's - Gallo Pinto

    By Texas Pete on February 8, 2009

    Recipe #354615

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    "This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I thought I would put it out there for everyone to enjoy as much as we do."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Papaya Juice
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    I picked up this recipe while on a surf trip to Costa. Every restaurante had it and it tasted awesome! I had it every morning with my eggs. Just so...

    Papaya Juice

    Recipe #342584

    Papaya Juice

    By lazycook89 on December 9, 2008

    Recipe #342584

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    "I picked up this recipe while on a surf trip to Costa. Every restaurante had it and it tasted awesome! I had it every morning with my eggs. Just so ya know, it is a very pulpy juice."

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    Ingredients: ice cubes, water, papayas...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
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    MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan.

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    Recipe #80130

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    By Ang11002 on January 5, 2004

    Recipe #80130

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    "MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Green Rice
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    This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this.

    Green Rice

    By James Craig on December 13, 2002

    Recipe #48630

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    "This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #59660

    A Unique & Yummy Salsa!
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    I am a a stickler for using fresh ingredients so when my boyfriend from 5 years ago made this up for the first time I cringed! Pardon me for saying so,...

    A Unique & Yummy Salsa!

    By Lottidawe on April 15, 2003

    Recipe #59660

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    "I am a a stickler for using fresh ingredients so when my boyfriend from 5 years ago made this up for the first time I cringed! Pardon me for saying so, but if I hadn't have been living with him I never would have eaten it! Hahahaha!!!! The boyfriend is long gone but this is the only salsa I'll eat! If you aren't used to cilantro it may take a few minutes..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, Hunts tomato sauce...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
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    MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan.

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    Recipe #80130

    Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

    By Ang11002 on January 5, 2004

    Recipe #80130

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    "MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

    View Full Recipe

    Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #65395

    Mango-Avocado Salsa
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    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...

    Mango-Avocado Salsa

    By Calla Lily on June 24, 2003

    Recipe #65395

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    "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...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Avocado Mango Salad
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    I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about...

    Avocado Mango Salad

    Recipe #30239

    Avocado Mango Salad

    By Shannon in VA on June 3, 2002

    Recipe #30239

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    "I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about the fat in Avocado). This goes well as a side dish for Enchiladas, Quesadillas or any Mexican style foods."

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    Ingredients: cumin, garlic powder, mangoes...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Green Rice
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    This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this.

    Green Rice

    By James Craig on December 13, 2002

    Recipe #48630

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    "This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Mango-Avocado Salsa
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    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...

    Mango-Avocado Salsa

    By Calla Lily on June 24, 2003

    Recipe #65395

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    "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...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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