south american and tropical fruits

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Recipes

Doce De Banana (Sweet Banana)

(2 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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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

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMatt1016  

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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Guatemalan Sweet Potatoes With Bananas

(1 reviews) Posted by Oolala  

In my recipe file from a community cookbook. I haven't tried it, but don't want to lose it. MORE»

Recipe #267225

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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

(1 reviews) 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 Brenda.  

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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Two-Tone Tostones

(1 reviews) Posted by BrotherAdso  

Bright golden and orange and bursting with flavor, these make an excellent and unusual thanksgiving side dish — also, they're a quite healthy addition to the indulgent spread! Very high in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber MORE»

Recipe #195941

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Brazilian Pina Colada

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef #350472  

I was on the beach at Porto De Galinhas Brazil when I found this recipe. It is amazing! MORE»

Recipe #185411

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Carmen Miranda

(1 reviews) Posted by Muffin Goddess  

This is a Brazilian version of a trifle. I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but I liked the sound of it. I found this recipe on (sadly departed) cleverchef.com a while back, but I believe it's originally from a cookbook called "Fiesta! A... MORE»

Recipe #184644

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Coffee Lover's Shake (Light)

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef sam #2  

Coffee Milkshake Just put this together the other night. Great dessert and HEALTHY I haven't tried it with the banana, but I thought that sounded good too. MORE»

Recipe #179990

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Torta De Platano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Cake)

(1 reviews) Posted by Recipe Junkie  

This is a Venezuelan recipe from the Latin American cookbook in the Time Life Cookbook series. Traditionally it accompanies meat dishes and can be served hot or cold. I make it every now and then when I want something different! MORE»

Recipe #178819

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