south american and tropical fruits

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Recipes

Brazilian Shake-It-Up

(1 reviews) Posted by Annacia  

A delicious shake drink without the ice cream. You can use full fat milk (or even some cream) for a richer drink if your not looking at calories. MORE»

Recipe #315558

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Sauteed Plantains

(3 reviews) Posted by Chef PotPie  

A Venezuelan dish, choose plantains that are yellow with some black spots, much like a ripe banana. If they are green, allow them to ripen or else they will suck the spit from your mouth! Icky, trust me, I know. Been there, done that! From Cooking... MORE»

Recipe #308223

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Brazilian Coconut Pie With Tropical Fruit

(1 reviews) Posted by Marlitt  

This is a very refreshing and easy pie to make Add which ever fresh tropical fruit you like to the top or a mixture traditioanlly they put on mango, papaya and guava slices. The recipe does not include a 2 hour chilling time in the fridge. MORE»

Recipe #308209

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Helado De Pina(Pineapple Ice)

(6 reviews) Posted by Lavender Lynn  

This is from Paraguay and is from Flavors of Paraguay by Lynn Van Houten. MORE»

Recipe #307905

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Brazilian Banana Cake

(6 reviews) Posted by Sassy in da South  

A wonderfully delicious banana cake from Brazil. Nuts may be added into the batter or onto the cake if desired. MORE»

Recipe #306867

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Doce De Banana (Sweet Banana)

(1 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam  

A popular dessert in Brazil. These bananas are delicious and worth the wait for them to simmer. From the cookbook "World of Cooking - The PBS Series" MORE»

Recipe #306525

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Baked Banana Dessert Omelet (Tortilla De Banana)

Posted by Engrossed  

From: "The Art of South American Cookery" by Myra Waldo, 1961ed. Posted for Zaar World Tour 4. MORE»

Recipe #306304

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Tisana

(2 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

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... MORE»

Recipe #304534

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Winter Mango Smoothie

(2 reviews) Posted by White Rose Child  

A WARM smoothie? You'll be an instant beleiver- when I want a smoothie but don't want to get chilled, this is the one I make. Be sure your fruit is nice and ripe. Taste incroyable. MORE»

Recipe #292474

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Absolute Best Mango Salsa

(1 reviews) Posted by Elle Woods Can Cook!  

I absolutely adore fresh mango, and this salsa is the perfect way to make them shine! The result is very fresh, sweet and spicy, and chunky...similar to pico de gallo in texture. Make sure you use mangoes at their peak...if they are too ripe,... MORE»

Recipe #276576

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Papaya and Feta Salad

Posted by CA Bluegrass Girl  

This spectacular summer salad comes from Ingrid Hoffman, of The Food Network's "Simply Delicioso". It's wonderful as a side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. MORE»

Recipe #269883

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Chilean Torta De Merengue

Posted by Muffin Goddess  

Posted in response to a request, untried by me. Adapted from The South American Table. Cook time is approximate and includes the minimum chilling time (4 hours). MORE»

Recipe #269246

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Fried Plantains With Powdered Sugar...and Rum

(1 reviews) Posted by Montana Heart Song  

You will probably purchase green plantains, let them ripen to the yellow/brown/black stage. Rum is optional, but very delicious in the recipe and served with the recipe. (They look like huge fat long green bananas) MORE»

Recipe #261834

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Easy Mango Salsa

Posted by Mika G.  

This is a fast and easy fruit salsa because it uses the little fruit cups you get at the grocery store. So easy and so good! MORE»

Recipe #258183

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Batida Maracuja

(2 reviews) Posted by Boomette  

A drink from the bar Garota de Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Taken in a book MORE»

Recipe #253665

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Banana Black Bean Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Food Snob in Israel  

A fresh/zippy salad that can be made well in advance and served with a dollop of sour cream and chives/parsley/cilantro as a garnish or alongside fish, rice or something else fun. Mango may be used in addition to or in place of the banana. I... MORE»

Recipe #248758

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Pineapple Ginger Beer Floats

(4 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

This is a variation of the Rio-Style floats I found in Food & Wine magazine. I love ginger beer! MORE»

Recipe #225258

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Pineapple Salsa

Posted by Natalia 3  

I just threw this together one night to go with sauteed chicken. Tonight I made it again for a "Company Pork Roast" (#23939). What a perfect compliment to white meat! Delicious!! MORE»

Recipe #223456

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Bananas Con Mousse De Duraznos - Bananas With Peach Mousse

(1 reviews) Posted by Nick's Mom  

Variations of this exquisite dessert are common throughout South America. From The South American Table by Maria Baez Kijac. You can substitute your favorite fruit for the peaches MORE»

Recipe #209381

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Warm Salad of Beef With Avocado-Mango Salsa

Posted by Chicagopm  

I found this recipe in the Chicago Tribune. I'm posting it here for safe-keeping. MORE»

Recipe #198853

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