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    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

    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 #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 #24375

    Costa Rican Stuffed Tortilla
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    This recipe is great for using up leftovers (use beef, chicken, pork or go vegetarian) Any way this is very tasty inexpensive dish to serve.

    Costa Rican Stuffed Tortilla

    By Bergy on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24375

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    "This recipe is great for using up leftovers (use beef, chicken, pork or go vegetarian) Any way this is very tasty inexpensive dish to serve."

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    Ingredients: corn tortillas, poultry...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #24502

    Costa Rican Zapallitos Rellenos (Stuffed Zucchini)
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    I had these several times in Costa Rica and loved them. Great do ahead recipe

    Costa Rican Zapallitos Rellenos (Stuffed Zucchini)

    By Bergy on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24502

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    "I had these several times in Costa Rica and loved them. Great do ahead recipe"

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    Ingredients: hard-boiled eggs, milk...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Costa Rican Chilaquiles (Tortilla & Meat)
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    Use your imagination of this recipe, empty the fridge into the tortillas. Make it as spicy or as bland as you want

    Costa Rican Chilaquiles (Tortilla & Meat)

    Recipe #24654

    Costa Rican Chilaquiles (Tortilla & Meat)

    By Bergy on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24654

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    "Use your imagination of this recipe, empty the fridge into the tortillas. Make it as spicy or as bland as you want"

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    Ingredients: eggs, jalapeno peppers...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #73415

    Chicken in Mushroom Sauce
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    This recipe was handed down to me by Martha and Arturo Saenz while I was in Costa Rica.

    Chicken in Mushroom Sauce

    By Eric Ellenoff on October 15, 2003

    Recipe #73415

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    "This recipe was handed down to me by Martha and Arturo Saenz while I was in Costa Rica."

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    Ingredients: mushrooms, oil, onion soup...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 35 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

    Recipe #57200

    Chicken Broiled With Mustard, Herbs, and Breadcrumbs
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    Another one from the great Julia Child's book 'Mastering The Art of French Cooking.' Can be served hot or cold, it is tasty either way. I...

    Chicken Broiled With Mustard, Herbs, and Breadcrumbs

    By ChipotleChick on March 26, 2003

    Recipe #57200

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    "Another one from the great Julia Child's book 'Mastering The Art of French Cooking.' Can be served hot or cold, it is tasty either way. I recommend reading the directions a few times over before preparing, to avoid confusion when cooking. Julia recommends in the book that this be served with baked whole tomatoes and green beans, and, if you'd like, a..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, Dijon mustard...

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    Prep Time:1 mins

    Total Time: 2 mins

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