Guatemalan Beginner Cook Recipes

"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...

"a great family pleaser without the frying!"

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Ingredients: whole green chilies, eggs...

"The tops of radishes had just poked through the soil, and now I know those bright red radishes are ready for the picking. My FIL was a lovely soul from the Caribbean, and served this lovely, sparkling, nutritious radish salad for a bit of a palette cleansing, and also aside "frijoles con arroz", which was a perfect compliment to this dish...."

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Ingredients: red radishes, limes, mint...

"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...

"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...

"This spicy Salvadoreno coleslaw is the traditional zesty topping for pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese). You can also try serving it with fish or black beans, inside burritos or on top of quesadillas."

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Ingredients: cumin, distilled white vinegar...

"This is an interesting tomato free salsa I found in the 'World Cafe 2' cookbook which celebrates vegetarian recipes from around the world."

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Ingredients: fresh cilantro, olive oil...

"These beans are tasty yet very simple to put together. I got this recipe from my Guatemalan boyfriend's aunt. Hope you enjoy."

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Ingredients: dried black beans, chicken consomme...

"I do have another love. I have to admit it, but it's the mighty cucumber. I literally could wile away hours eating and devouring sliced cucumbers in all kinds of ways. However, my favorite would always include two other magnificent ingredients that get me dancing just like our cattle. The addition of red pimento peppers and wonderfully fresh, good..."

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Ingredients: cream, cream cheese, cucumbers...

"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...

"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...