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    Costa Rican Recipes

    From Black Bean and Egg Soup to Fried Plantains, our members' favorite Costa Rican recipes highlight the best of this Latin cuisine.

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    Sea Bass Ceviche
    Sea Bass Ceviche

    By sassafrasnanc on March 26, 2012

    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

    Sea Bass Ceviche

    Lime Chicken Linguine W/Cilantro Cream Sauce & Roasted Zucch
    Lime Chicken Linguine W/Cilantro Cream Sauce & Roasted Zucch

    By ~Leslie~ on June 8, 2011

    Recipe #356694

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    "My husband made this for dinner last night, I don't know where he got the recipe, but man....it was like eating in a 5 star restaurant! Don't let all the steps and ingredients scare you off, this recipe is for the entire meal! The flavour reminded me of being in Costa Rica :) Prep time is marinating time"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh cilantro...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time: 1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins

    Lime Chicken Linguine W/Cilantro Cream Sauce & Roasted Zucch

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

    By Kozmic Blues on April 18, 2011

    Recipe #78747

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    "I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

    58 Reviews

    Prep Time: 5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

    Chile Relleno Casserole
    Chile Relleno Casserole

    By k.west on April 4, 2011

    Recipe #24361

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    "a great family pleaser without the frying!"

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    Ingredients: whole green chilies, eggs...

    18 Reviews

    Prep Time: 20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    Chile Relleno Casserole

    Yummy Pepperoni With Cheese
    Yummy Pepperoni With Cheese

    By chef 1015404 on January 3, 2011

    Recipe #335413

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    "Its a pepperoni slice that has melted cheese on top that will send your taste buds on a trip to heaven"

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    Ingredients: pepperoni slices, cheese...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time: 5 mins

    Total Time: 7 mins

    Yummy Pepperoni With Cheese

    Costa Rican Tilapia
    Costa Rican Tilapia

    By SouthernBell2627 on July 25, 2010

    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

    Costa Rican Tilapia

    Costa Rican Marinade
    Costa Rican Marinade

    By lauralie41 on July 11, 2010

    Recipe #305170

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    "This marinade can be used with beef, chicken, or pork. Posted for ZWT 4 - South/Central America and found on Recipe Goldmine's website."

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    Ingredients: red pepper sauce, fresh cilantro...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time: 24 hrs

    Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins

    Costa Rican Marinade

    Crab Salad (Maryland)
    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    By Andi of Longmeadow Farm on May 4, 2010

    Recipe #225028

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    "This is a personal recipe -- tried and true -- made time and time again. I use this in the good ol summa' time, but can be used during the rest of the year as well. Normally, I buy "cold steamed blue crabs" from our local fish market, that are bursting with flavor after resting in the unique Maryland seasoning. I pick the meat, and make..."

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    Ingredients: dry mustard, garlic powder...

    25 Reviews

    Prep Time: 10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    Plantain Chicken Rolls
    Plantain Chicken Rolls

    By William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin on April 21, 2010

    Recipe #63555

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    "This dish is from Puerto Rico and is very tasty using the plantains. Plantains are similar to bananas but are much larger and have a green skin."

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    Ingredients: eggs, onions, salt...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time: 15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Plantain Chicken Rolls

    Brian's Tropical Ceviche
    Brian's Tropical Ceviche

    By RedsoxOCD on April 9, 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

    Brian's Tropical Ceviche

    Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains)
    Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains)

    By godsjoyfulkid on March 23, 2010

    Recipe #187284

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    "I learned to make these from my friend Adrián Marchena while I spent a semester of college in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. I have not personally made these, but I stood next to him in his kitchen as he gave me step-by-step instructions. These are sweet, and almost dessert-like. You can find plantains in most local supermarkets in the produce..."

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    Ingredients: vegetable oil, plantains...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time: 5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains)

    Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish
    Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish

    By Dancer^ on March 23, 2010

    Recipe #36948

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, garlic powder...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time: 10 mins

    Total Time: 18 mins

    Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish

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    Garlic Vinaigrette

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    "Peach cobbler is my favorite dessert and this one was very yummy! I did add a shake or two of nutmeg along with the cinnamon. Ate my cobbler while still..." more 

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