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#Central America Recipes

Repello (Nicaraguan Cabbage Slaw)

This recipe is traditionally served with Baho (recipe posted here). It is also good ...

Carne en Adobo

Carne en Adobo

This recipe originates in Panama. The stew is thickened with crumbled corn tortillas and ...

Mango Orange Agua Fresca

'Agua Fresca' (or "fresh water", in Spanish) is a light, refreshing fruit drink that originated ...

Shrimp and Mango Ceviche

Ceviche is a popular appetizer (or light snack) in Central America. It can be ...

Costa Rican Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)

This is traditionally a breakfast dish in Costa Rica, usually served with fried plantains and ...

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Jungle Tonic

A refreshing cocktail from Belize.

Café Dulce de Leche

A sinfully decadent cup of coffee made special with the addition of Kahlua and Dulce ...

Costa Rican Breakfast Potatoes

These are a good alternative to the usual breakfast hash browns. In Costa Rica, ...

Costa Rican Tilapia

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

Dragonfly (Belizean Cocktail)

A refreshing lime green cocktail from Belize.

Traci's Adobo Seasoning

Many recipes call for adobo seasoning and all I can ever find in the store ...

Shrimp Tacos Street Tacos

One of my favorite fast food places is Taco John's. They recently quit serving their ...

Baked Bananas

This is a dessert commonly served in the Caribbean Islands and Central America. And ...

Chicken and Hominy Soup with Cilantro and Lime

This is a really good soup. Serve it with some fresh baked cornbread.

Belizean Bread Pudding

This is a traditional Belizean recipe for a classic baked dessert made with coconut milk, ...

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