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    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627

    20 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

    Costa Rican Tilapia
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    This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Recipe #154129

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627 on January 31, 2006

    Recipe #154129

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    "This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #79384

    Plantain Soup
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    I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your...

    Plantain Soup

    By Ang11002 on December 21, 2003

    Recipe #79384

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    "I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

    10 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

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    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 #332417

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)
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    I encountered this dish on a vacation to Costa Rica. They served it all over the country at breakfast. There is a sauce that they put on it that is...

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

    By Pneuma66 on October 22, 2008

    Recipe #332417

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    "I encountered this dish on a vacation to Costa Rica. They served it all over the country at breakfast. There is a sauce that they put on it that is very good. It is called Lizano. You can find it in a Latin American grocery."

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    Ingredients: green chili sauce, fresh cilantro...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #330933

    Tico Rice Recipe
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    This is the recipe my costarricence husband cooks for me. Es muy rico!

    Tico Rice Recipe

    By Chef #989971 on October 16, 2008

    Recipe #330933

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    "This is the recipe my costarricence husband cooks for me. Es muy rico!"

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, onions, salt...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 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

    Costa Rican Tilapia
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    This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Recipe #154129

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627 on January 31, 2006

    Recipe #154129

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    "This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!"

    View Full Recipe

    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #79384

    Plantain Soup
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    I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your...

    Plantain Soup

    By Ang11002 on December 21, 2003

    Recipe #79384

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    "I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

    10 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 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

    Add to Cookbook Add to Menu

    "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

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)
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    A recipe from Costa Rica Guide, this is delicious! I love heart of palm.

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

    Recipe #307292

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

    By Sharon123 on June 4, 2008

    Recipe #307292

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    "A recipe from Costa Rica Guide, this is delicious! I love heart of palm."

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, hearts of palm...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 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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    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

    Costa Rican Tilapia
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    This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Recipe #154129

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627 on January 31, 2006

    Recipe #154129

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    "This recipe is from www.tastycooking.com. Authentic Costa Rican dish!"

    View Full Recipe

    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano leaves...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

     1 Reviews

    "i was just in jaco beach, costa rica and this is a good recipe but it tastes like it is missing something. also i think that 1 cup of chicken broth is..." more 

    By terrafirma
    on October 22, 2008

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

     4 Reviews

    "I have a cold and I would rate it a 4 with "off" taste buds, but I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt and bump it to a 5. I made mine with..." more 

    By JanuaryBride
    on June 4, 2008

    Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

     4 Reviews

    "Very fast and easy salad that is may be a new taste sensation for some. I have had hearts of palm before and love them. Costa Rican food is amazing! This..." more 

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope)
    on June 4, 2008

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