Food.com: South American Tropical Fruit Recipes

Patacones (fried Plantain)

May 29, 2004 7:59:49 PM

I learned how to make this from my Colombian mother-in-law. They are very simple to make, and taste great. They taste best when they are hot out of the skillet. We eat them a lot for breakfast, along with either fried eggs or scrambled eggs with tomatos and onion. They also make a great side dish.

Patacones (fried Plantain)

Rating: 9

Created: May 29, 2004 7:59:49 PM

Empanadas De Pina (Pineapple)

May 20, 2006 2:47:15 PM

Yummy, sweet version of an empanada...popular in Latin America :)

Empanadas De Pina (Pineapple)

Rating: 12

Created: May 20, 2006 2:47:15 PM

Maduros (plantain)

Jun 4, 2004 7:59:47 PM

These are a traditional South American side dish. I serve them alongside a plate full of rice, meat, and boiled salt potatoes. They add a nice sweetness to the meal.

Maduros (plantain)

Rating: 10

Created: Jun 4, 2004 7:59:47 PM

Guava Cake

Apr 23, 2003 8:03:18 PM

On a mission to find recipes to use up the random tin of guava paste that I often have in the pantry, I came across this one online somewhere. The applesauce and glaze are my own doctorings, because the original recipe was good but quite dry. It's still a very dense butter cake, so those bakers desiring a lighter-textured cake may want to add more applesauce to the recipe.

Guava Cake

Rating: 6

Created: Apr 23, 2003 8:03:18 PM

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Feb 10, 2003 8:07:29 PM

I got this recipe from a friend when I was in the tenth grade. She gave me one at lunch and I loved it! (I love banana bread, so this was perfect!) I asked for the recipe that day and I decided to post it! I hope you like it!

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Rating: 29

Created: Feb 10, 2003 8:07:29 PM

Very Berry Pineapple Poppy Salad

Apr 9, 2003 8:08:37 PM

Non-fat, Low cal fruit salad with a zing, great for after dinner or as a snack.

Very Berry Pineapple Poppy Salad

Rating: 1

Created: Apr 9, 2003 8:08:37 PM

Mango Pineapple Lime Cheesecake

Jun 9, 2006 6:25:33 PM

I had forgotten that I had this recipe tucked away in some recipe file on my computer, so I figured I'd post it here so I wouldn't forget about it again. I believe this is from Bon App�tit.

Mango Pineapple Lime Cheesecake

Rating: 1

Created: Jun 9, 2006 6:25:33 PM

Maduros En Salsa De Arándano (Sweet Plantains in Cranberr

May 29, 2006 8:24:08 PM

I found this one some time ago in a free 2004 recipe calendar from Shaw's supermarket. Something a little different for sweet plantain lovers.

Maduros En Salsa De Arándano (Sweet Plantains in Cranberr

Rating: 3

Created: May 29, 2006 8:24:08 PM

Guava Bars

Apr 21, 2003 8:07:15 PM

I made these in response to a request from a Colombian coworker for "something guava". Guava paste can usually be found in the international aisle of well-stocked grocery stores. You may find it in a wrapped bar as opposed to a large flat tin; I find that the canned product is better-tasting and more attractively colored than the stuff in the bar, but use what you can find.

Guava Bars

Rating: 12

Created: Apr 21, 2003 8:07:15 PM

Passion Fruit Mimosa

May 9, 2011 11:58:45 AM

This is a recipe I found on the BigOven website. It's a sweet update of the classic brunch drink with a tropical twist, replacing the standard orange juice with passion fruit juice.

Passion Fruit Mimosa

Rating: 1

Created: May 9, 2011 11:58:45 AM

Cal's Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

Sep 2, 2009 2:33:40 PM

This mild, but flavorful salsa was a big hit at a recent catered event in Hooper Bay Alaska where it was served along side pineapple marinated BBQ halibut. The following week I served the same salsa with a grilled teriyaki salmon and had the same rave reviews.

Cal's Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

Rating: 2

Created: Sep 2, 2009 2:33:40 PM

Tisana

May 22, 2008 2:19:29 PM

Tisana is a fabulous party drink from Venezuela. It is fruity and light and traditionally served without alcohol at children's birthday celebrations. It is easy to make ahead of time, and it keeps refrigerated in a pitcher. If making for children simply substitute wine with Sprite or 7-UP.

Tisana

Rating: 2

Created: May 22, 2008 2:19:29 PM