Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Just thought I'd add my Costa Rican daughter-in-law's recipe. It uses the traditional Salsa Lizano (you can order it over the Internet) which is probably why Matoszinho didn't think this recipe was quite right Preparation time does not include ... [... more]
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Costa Rican Natural History
 bang for your buck: There are so many bad books on the market trying to do what this book does so simply and so well. ...few are written with the same authority and attention to detail that Janzen brings to this text. It could be the best money you spend [... more]
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Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains)
I learned to make these from my friend Adrián Marchena while I spent a semester of college in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. I have not personally made these, but I stood next to him in his kitchen as he gave me step-by-step instructions. These are ... [... more]
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Costa Rican White Rice
This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica. Add 2 cups water, cook uncovered and get a strong boil going for a couple of minutes. Add carrots and salt to taste, reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes. Heat oil over ... [... more]
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Patacones Ticos (Costa Rican Fried Plantains)
These are a delicious snack I enjoyed while spending a semester in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. One of my profesores there taught me to make these. They go really well with frijoles molidos (refried beans, basically). Plantains can be purchased at ... [... more]
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Costa Rican Black Bean Soup
This is a recipe I got by Cinda Sanners from her "Soup Buffet" show. In a large stock pot, sauté celery, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, garlic and ginger in oil over medium heat until vegetables are tender and onion is clear. Add remaining [... more]
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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish. Add ... [... more]
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Costa Rican Stuffed Tortilla
This recipe is great for using up leftovers. Any way this is very tasty inexpensive dish to serve. Cabbage Salad: Mix all the ingredients together (cabbage, tomato, coriander, salt, pepper,& olive oil). Place a tbsp of the shredded vegetables on ... [... more]
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Lonely Planet Costa Rican Spanish Phrasebook
Author: Thomas Kohnstamm Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 468 EAN: 9781740591195 Edition: 1 ISBN: 1740591194 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: 2006-09-15 [... more]
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Costa Rican Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species
perfect pocket knowledge!: You gotta have this little book of wildlife treasures on hand, because you will see most of these creatures if your visit is at least a week! Another book I read before my visit was "Costa Rica: The Last Country The Gods [... more]
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Farmers of the golden bean: Costa Rican households and ...
Author: Deborah Sick Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 338.173373097286 EAN: 9780875805795 ISBN: 0875805795 Number Of Pages: 169 Publication Date: 1998-12 [... more]
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The Costa Rican Catholic Church, Social Justice, and the ...
Author: Dana Sawchuk Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 261.85 EAN: 9780889204454 ISBN: 0889204454 Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: 2007-01 [... more]
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