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    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad
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    This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated.

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    Recipe #81260

    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

    By Bergy on January 16, 2004

    Recipe #81260

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    "This is a Costa Rican salad that I enjoy very much. Use fresh shaved Parmesan not prepared grated."

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    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, hearts of palm...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 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

    Sauteed Ripe Plantains
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    This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it....

    Sauteed Ripe Plantains

    Recipe #84097

    Sauteed Ripe Plantains

    By Tish on February 16, 2004

    Recipe #84097

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    "This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it. Either way this is well worth trying and takes very little time to put together"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, hot sauce...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #31096

    Costa Rican Gallo Pinto ( Black Beans & Rice)
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    This is one good rice & beans recipe - if you wish you can use kidney or other beans, still good

    Costa Rican Gallo Pinto ( Black Beans & Rice)

    By Bergy on June 12, 2002

    Recipe #31096

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    "This is one good rice & beans recipe - if you wish you can use kidney or other beans, still good"

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    Ingredients: coriander, sweet bell peppers...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

    Recipe #77620

    Cheese Ball 2
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    This is another family recipe along with Cheeseball 1. This is also very good. Cook time includes the chill time. Hope you enjoy.

    Cheese Ball 2

    By Heather Beldin on December 1, 2003

    Recipe #77620

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    "This is another family recipe along with Cheeseball 1. This is also very good. Cook time includes the chill time. Hope you enjoy."

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    Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cream cheese...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 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

    Recipe #24415

    Costa Rican Marinated Mango
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    This is delicious as a first course for a BBQ, great for a picnic or anytime you want a cool refreshing appetizer, The 20 minutes does not include the...

    Costa Rican Marinated Mango

    By Bergy on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24415

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    "This is delicious as a first course for a BBQ, great for a picnic or anytime you want a cool refreshing appetizer, The 20 minutes does not include the cooling time of apprx 1 hour"

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    Ingredients: pepper, mangoes, mustard...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Sea Bass Ceviche
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    I've been a huge fan of shrimp and scallop ceviche for years but on my last trip to Costa Rica I discovered the wonderful sea bass ceviche that they...

    Sea Bass Ceviche

    Recipe #305096

    Sea Bass Ceviche

    By sassafrasnanc on May 27, 2008

    Recipe #305096

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    "I've been a huge fan of shrimp and scallop ceviche for years but on my last trip to Costa Rica I discovered the wonderful sea bass ceviche that they serve in almost every restaurant. I had it every single night while there. It's just wonderful. The recipe calls for letting the fish marinade for 1 hour but I prefer at least 3 hours. I definitely want..."

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    Ingredients: filets of fresh sea bass, fresh cilantro...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #471608

    Maurice's Guaro Sour
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    Maurice, the bartender at Tortuguero Lodge in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, tought me how to make this awesome drink! It is very sweet and sour with a kick...

    Maurice's Guaro Sour

    By JasoFett on January 8, 2012

    Recipe #471608

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    "Maurice, the bartender at Tortuguero Lodge in Tortuguero, Costa Rica, tought me how to make this awesome drink! It is very sweet and sour with a kick of Guaro (a white rum from Costa Rica)"

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    Ingredients: carbonated lemon-lime beverage, limes...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #344113

    Grape Ginger Ale Party Punch
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    The grape juice is now heading to the town of Ginger Ale. What will it taste if you mix it together? GREAT for the party and for the whole family.

    Grape Ginger Ale Party Punch

    By Chef #1082505 on December 17, 2008

    Recipe #344113

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    "The grape juice is now heading to the town of Ginger Ale. What will it taste if you mix it together? GREAT for the party and for the whole family."

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    Ingredients: ginger ale, ice cubes...

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    Prep Time:6 mins

    Total Time: 6 mins

    Recipe #77596

    Brandied Eggnog
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    A friend made this at a Christmas party and it was so good. I had to get the recipe--now I am sharing it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.:)...

    Brandied Eggnog

    By Heather Beldin on December 1, 2003

    Recipe #77596

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    "A friend made this at a Christmas party and it was so good. I had to get the recipe--now I am sharing it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.:)"

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    Ingredients: French vanilla ice cream, Grand Marnier...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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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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