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    Costa Rican Jalapeno Pepper Steak

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    Costa Rican Chilaquiles (Tortilla & Meat)

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    Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

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    Lime Chicken Linguine W/Cilantro Cream Sauce & Roasted Zucch

Lime Chicken Linguine W/Cilantro Cream Sauce & Roasted Zucch

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Leslie~  

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... MORE»

Recipe #356694

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Aida's - Gallo Pinto

(1 reviews) Posted by Texas Pete  

This is an Authentic Costa Rican dish that my girlfriend's mother used to make us. She just passed in October and we got this recipe just in time. I thought I would put it out there for everyone to enjoy as much as we do. MORE»

Recipe #354615

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Absolute Best Chicken Soup

Posted by Tabasco Saucy  

This is a family recipe I stumbled upon through marriage. It is a Latin-style chicken soup and it is the best I have tasted. Basically, my mother-in-law makes this soup with a few founding ingredients and then throws in whatevers available. Its... MORE»

Recipe #344328

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Grape Ginger Ale Party Punch

Posted by Chef #1082505  

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. MORE»

Recipe #344113

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Papaya Juice

Posted by lazycook89  

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. MORE»

Recipe #342586

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Papaya Juice

Posted by lazycook89  

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. MORE»

Recipe #342584

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Yummy Pepperoni With Cheese

Posted by chef 1015404  

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

Recipe #335413

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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)

Posted by Pneuma66  

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. MORE»

Recipe #332417

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Tico Rice Recipe

Posted by Chef #989971  

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

Recipe #330933

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Coconut Red Beans and Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

From Sunset Magazine. A Costa Rican recipe. Says it's great with chicken. *Use Vegetarian broth or water for Vegetarian or Vegan. MORE»

Recipe #308053

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Ensalada Palmito Recipe (Hearts of Palm Salad)

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

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

Recipe #307292

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Never Fails Blender Mayonnaise(Costa Rica)

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

This mayo was posted with a hearts of palm recpe which I have posted separately. Easy and quick! Adapted from Costa Rica Guide. MORE»

Recipe #307287

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Salsa from Costa Rica!

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

A typical Costa Rican recipe for salsa, which is served with black beans, black bean soup, rice, etc. . Adapted from Lifelines magazine. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #307164

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Costa Rican Marinade

(4 reviews) Posted by Lauralie41  

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

Recipe #305170

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Traditional Costa Rican Bean Soup

(3 reviews) Posted by sassafrasnanc  

One of the local favorites in Costa Rica, it's a wonderful and comforting meal. Black beans are the best in my opinion! I would recommend spicing this up a little with some hot sauce or even some slices of fresh hot peppers! It's very simple to... MORE»

Recipe #305098

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Sea Bass Ceviche

(1 reviews) Posted by sassafrasnanc  

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.... MORE»

Recipe #305096

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Cosmo De San Jose

(6 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

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

Recipe #304496

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Costa Rican White Rice

Posted by Chef #795665  

This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica. MORE»

Recipe #293178

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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Johnny Ringo  

This recipe was actually posted by TheMom51 in her reply to Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans). I thought I'd post it as a searchable recipe. Her original comment was: Just thought I'd add my Costa Rican daughter-in-law's recipe. It uses the traditional Salsa Lizano... MORE»

Recipe #292846

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Guadalupe's Guacamole

(7 reviews) Posted by Vicki in CT  

The best guacamole you will ever eat. Caution...addictive. MORE»

Recipe #229328

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From: Chef #1314016

On Friday, July 03, 2009

quote I'm new to this an i came accross it asking this one question so hope someone can help me..... My meatballs are to soft in the middle. My husband like meatballs with my speghetti I'v tried two recipies an the second one work better but I don't know what to do??? He want's them the texture of... quote

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Review From: horseplay  

On Jun 15, 2009

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RECIPE: Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

Five stars for taste, but mine looked a little funny... the black beans kind of smeared together with the rice and everything looked sort of grey. Again, the taste was excellent, but in terms of presentation, it was much better the next day in a...

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Review From: Marmie's  

On Jun 11, 2009

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RECIPE: Hearts of Palm Parmesan Salad

Wow! What fun! I like to go to a store and purchase something I have never tasted or heard of before and find a way to cook it! (Thank God for RecipeZaar and all it's creative cooks!) This was delicious! Very easy and so fresh. I have made...

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Review From: Lil Sis  

On Jun 1, 2009

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RECIPE: Costa Rican Tilapia

YUM YUM YUM!!! This dish is so delicious and pretty easy to prepare too. I used canned mandarin oranges but besides that didn't make any changes. Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!!!

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