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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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    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

    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

    Crab Salad (Maryland)
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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...

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    Recipe #225028

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    By Andi of Longmeadow Farm on April 27, 2007

    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

    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 #48630

    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

    Ceviche With Ahi Tuna
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    This is my own creation using both modern and traditional ceviche methods. The key of course is fresh fresh Ahi. There's nothing better. Like 'butter'....

    Ceviche With Ahi Tuna

    Recipe #27396

    Ceviche With Ahi Tuna

    By Top Banana on May 4, 2002

    Recipe #27396

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    "This is my own creation using both modern and traditional ceviche methods. The key of course is fresh fresh Ahi. There's nothing better. Like 'butter'. chef@restaurantbeast.comOne of the reasons that a really terrific Ceviche is , well, really terrific is the type of fish and/or seafood used. It MUST be absolutely of the freshest quality. A friend of..."

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    Ingredients: fresh mango, fresh lime juice...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 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

    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

    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

    Recipe #405183

    Tommy Mai Tai
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    Based on a recipe from the box my Tommy Bahama Ultra Premium Rum came in. It reminds us that the Mai Tai was invented in 1944! And here I thought it was...

    Tommy Mai Tai

    By mersaydees on December 28, 2009

    Recipe #405183

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    "Based on a recipe from the box my Tommy Bahama Ultra Premium Rum came in. It reminds us that the Mai Tai was invented in 1944! And here I thought it was invented while I was in college! :)"

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    Ingredients: almond flavored liqueur, dark rum...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Cosmo De San Jose
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    Rich guava juice and sweet raspberry liqueur makes this Central American favorite a popular pool side beverage.

    Cosmo De San Jose

    Recipe #304496

    Cosmo De San Jose

    By NcMysteryShopper on May 21, 2008

    Recipe #304496

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    "Rich guava juice and sweet raspberry liqueur makes this Central American favorite a popular pool side beverage."

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    Ingredients: cranberry juice, raspberry liqueur...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 mins

    Total Time: 2 mins

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