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Latin American Recipes

Dragon Fly

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By Baby Kato
What a lovely fruity gin drink.
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Sweet Cheese Poundcake

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By Baby Kato
This delicious coffee cake type treat is pretty versatile and is easy to vary and ...
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Mango Orange Agua Fresca

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By Vickie Parks
'Agua Fresca' (or "fresh water", in Spanish) is a light, refreshing fruit drink that originated ...
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Shrimp And Mango Ceviche

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By Vickie Parks
Ceviche is a popular appetizer (or light snack) in Central America. It can be ...
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Costa Rican Rice And Beans (gallo Pinto)

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By Vickie Parks
This is traditionally a breakfast dish in Costa Rica, usually served with fried plantains and ...
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Sirloin And Plantain Pupusas

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
One of El Salvador's great passions, pupusas are pancake-shaped pockets with a thinly crusted exterior ...
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Cinnamon Spiced Dessert Plantains W/ Natilla Cream

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Plantains are a staple in the Costa Rican diet, served at any meal. The combination ...
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Sorry about the brewery logo - I forgot to turn the glass!!!

Jungle Tonic

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By Vickie Parks
A refreshing cocktail from Belize.
(2 ratings)

Enchiladas With Poblano Peppers & Spinach

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By Daily Inspiration S
A wonderful creamy vegetarian-style enchilada.
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Café Dulce De Leche

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By Vickie Parks
A sinfully decadent cup of coffee made special with the addition of Kahlua and Dulce ...
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Guatemalan Rice Pilaf

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By Vickie Parks
In Guatemala, this recipe is called Arroz Guatemalteco. Its roots are in Mayan culture ...
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Costa Rican Breakfast Potatoes

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By Vickie Parks
These are a good alternative to the usual breakfast hash browns. In Costa Rica, ...
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Costa Rican Tilapia

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By Vickie Parks
This recipe is from Costa Rica (Central America). It's baked tilapia with a side ...

Dragonfly (belizean Cocktail)

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By Vickie Parks
A refreshing lime green cocktail from Belize.
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Orange Sweet Potato And Quinoa Salad

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By Julie Ann Keene
Sweet potatoes don't have to be relegated to the Thanksgiving table! The spinach and quinoa ...
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Velvet Avocado Soup

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By Carolyn Haas
I love avocados! Found this in Quick Soups and Salads by Duncan and Patrick. (Cook ...
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Panamanian Style Shrimp Salad

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By Stephanie Heitmeier
My husband and I had this shrimp salad at a party in Panama. Was so ...
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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

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By Susie D.
This recipe utilizes sweet potatoes and black beans to make a surprisingly tasty main dish. ...
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Latin Roasted Potatoes

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
From the United States Potato Board.
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Fresh Salsa

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Also known as pico de gallo, this salsa, which is always available in homes throughout ...
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Taquito-enchilada Bake

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
This recipe is from an ad for Jose Ole Taquitos. It's simple to put together ...
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
This is a simple recipe that makes about the equivalent of 3 prepared packages. ETA After reading ...
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Brandy Alexander (panama Cocktail)

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
From The American-International Encyclopedic Cookbook.

Nicaraguan-style Steak

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Serve this citrus-marinated steak with white rice and pinto beans tossed with butter and a ...
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