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Tommy Mai Tai

Posted by mersaydees  

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! MORE»

Recipe #405183

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Fettuccine With Chicken Cream

Posted by Chef Kat.  

Delicious white sauce pasta dish. Easy to prepare. Try it! I'm sure you will love it. MORE»

Recipe #395696

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Caribbean-Style Rice and Beans

Posted by Tony Spataro  

Almost every ethnicity includes a rice-and-beans dish as part of its cooking tradition. In Jamaica and throughout much of the Caribbean, the favored dish is known as "rice and peas," and is remarkable for its use of savory spices and... MORE»

Recipe #380277

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Lime Chicken Linguine W/Cilantro Cream Sauce & Roasted Zucch

(3 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

(1 reviews) 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

(5 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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On Tuesday, February 09, 2010

quote Hello everybody, how are you all going? :-) My name is Christina and I live in Australia. You might remember me from a while ago when you all kindly helped me with my cooking questions when my Mum and my sister were in hospital and sick with their schizophrnia. Well, they are still both still not... quote

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Review From: Chef #1532699  

On Jan 26, 2010

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RECIPE: Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas

totally rocks! added some cheese for my cheese loving family, but the low fat kind and not too much! this one my little 4 year old asked to make everyday!

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Review From: ksparker  

On Jan 24, 2010

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RECIPE: Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

I love Gallo Pinto, after having spent a summer in Costa Rica. This recipe is good, but heed the advice of some of the Costa Ricans below and try to find some Salsa Lizano, add sour cream and even bacon if you aren't going vegetarian. I also think...

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Review From: JEM JEM  

On Dec 29, 2009

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RECIPE: Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

Plantains are at their ripest when all of the skin is black and it almost looks as if it has gone bad. Since it is being baked, it is also good to sprinkle just a bit of salt over the plantains as this will bring out the sweetness more. I...

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