Everyone loves tamales- and they are a staple of Latin American cuisine in almost every country. There are as many tamale recipe variations as there are families, and competition is fierce for who makes the best tamales in town. In Costa Rica, we eat...
The Costa Rican casado is the main meal of the day- it’s the perfect Costa Rican lunch! Here are multiple casado recipes for your enjoyment! About The Costa Rican Casado Hearty, flavorful, and full of different variations, the casado is one of Costa...
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidaysWithSaraLee This raspberry chipotle aioli sauce is the perfect substitute for plain mayonnaise on a sandwich, or a fabulous dipping sauce f...
Whether it be for a holiday meal, a potluck, or a simple dinner at home, a Brussels sprout salad makes for a perfect side dish! Full of vibrant greens and low in saturated fats, this is a fast and healthy option for both vegan and non-vegan diners al...
Hot springs in Costa Rica? Yes, please! There is nothing better after a long hike than hot thermal waters to relax the muscles. And Costa Rica with its many active volcanoes and countless springs has some of that healthy and delicious heat to offer....
This Costa Rican picadillo recipe is a meat and vegetable hash with ground beef, carrots, green beans and of course- Salsa Lizano. About This Costa Rican Picadillo Recipe Ask just about any Costa Rican, and they will tell you that they have a signatu...
Over 35 of the best Spanish books for all ages- perfect for improving your Spanish or for Spanish language learning! I’m biased, but reading is absolutely the best! It’s relaxing, informative, and just plain enjoyable. It’s my favorite pastime. Recen...
When you prepare your travel to Costa Rica, you probably dream of national parks full of colorful toucans, hairy sloths, and shiny blue butterflies. But there are smaller insects in the lowland tropics that are less exciting to encounter: mosquitoes....
Sugary and refreshing, this copo Costa Rica recipe is the perfect way to refresh on a hot day. Also known as piraguas, granizados, Churchill and raspados, no matter what you call them they’re delicious! About This Copo Costa Rica Recipe Dentists ever...
This is my mom’s classic chicken noodle soup recipe, and I hope you love it as much as I do! Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 whole chicken (or four chicken breasts or chicken thighs) 1-2 tablespoons salt (see notes) pinch of black pepper 1 -...
