Here is another Costa Rican recipe from my friend Marcela. It's so delicious and easy to make. You can serve as a vegetable dish or on a tortillas. Great vegetarian dish!...
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Sandwich with Avocado Salsa
Asian Pickled Cucumber Salad
Crunchy pickled cucumbers with a pleasant sour-salty and slightly spicy taste, a great recipe for summer. This is a perfect use for all your extra fresh cucumbers from the garden!
It's all about fresh, quick and tasty for the summer!...
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Ceviche with Lobster Tails
Perfect summer appetizer. Serve with a corn chips or hard shell taco. Instead of lobster tails you can use large shrimp. If you are a lover of spicy food, you can finely chop the jalapeno and mix into the ceviche....
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Glazed Carrots on the Grill
Quick and easy recipe of glazed carrots on the grill. Perfect side dish for meat or fish. Blanch the carrots in boiling water until half done or cook in the microwave and then finish on the grill. I just use a cooktop grill, if you use a grill outside it will be cook even faster....
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Langostini Sandwich
This is a take on the classic lobster roll. We had some leftover langostini and decided to try something different from what we usually make from them. It’s important to not use too much mayonnaise and if you cook the langostini first, let it cool before mixing or the mayonnaise will turn really runny....
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Parmesan Crisps with Pears
You can make these tasty Parmesan crisps ahead of time and they'll make a great appetizer or salad garnish for any holiday! You can prepare up two days in advancet. Be careful to cool the crisps completely before storing in an airtight container and serve at room temperature. Instead of black pepper you can add cayenne pepper in this...
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Sandwiches with Cheese and Cucumber
Easy and tasty appetizer that’s perfect for a big party or a summer picnic. If you don't have goat cheese you can substitute feta or cream cheese. Use herbs depending on your preference like cilantro, parsley, chives, basil or dill....
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Stuffed Prunes with Nuts and Cream
One of my childhood faves - prunes stuffed with nuts and whipping cream, so tasty! You can use juice instead of wine if making for kids (or if you just prefer). This dessert can be served on one large plate or in small cups for each of your guest. Instead of whipping cream try with sour cream mixed with...
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Focaccia
Focaccia – An Italian bread prepared from the same dough as pizza. Focaccia can be sweet or salty. The simplest is flavored with just olive oil or salt, but can also add herbs, cheeses, tomatoes, olives, onions, fruit, etc. In this recipe instead of milk, you can use warm boiled water and fresh yeast instead of dry-(7-10g).
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