Coconut empanadas (empanadas de coco) are a popular Costa Rican sweet treat. Obviously, there are tons of coconuts in Costa Rica, so the basic ingredient is easy to find and abundant year-round. The post Sweet Coconut Empanadas Recipe appeared first...
These black bean empanadas are made from gluten-free corn flour, filled with refried black beans, and fried until hot and golden brown. About Black Bean Empanadas Black beans are a staple of Costa Rican cuisine. Most Costa Ricans eat black beans ever...
Dulce de coco is a milk-based thick syrupy dessert made from coconut flakes and sweetened condensed milk, then boiled until thick and sweet. Try it once and you’ll crave it forever! About Dulce de Coco Dulce de coco literally translates to ” sweet co...
In Costa Rica during the week before Easter, a lot of cooking happens. That's because most Costa Rica Easter traditions center around food- and sharing holiday dishes with family and friends. I thought I'd round up the most popular Costa Rican Semana...
Pan casero is a strangely traditional Costa Rican recipe. I say this because everyone loves it but very few people actually make it. Pan casero literally translates to homemade bread (casero/a means homemade in Spanish), but people buy it all the ti...
Tamales are one the quintessential Latin American foods, and every country has its own version. In Costa Rica, tamales are eaten at Christmas (the unforgettable tamales de puerco) and at Easter. For Easter we eat this recipe- the tamal mudo. In this...
This Costa Rican potato empanada recipe combines freshly mashed potatoes stir-fried in white onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and garlic and then placed inside a freshly made corn dough and fried into a golden half-moon shape. A delightful snack or...
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Discover these delicious cheese empanadas, a perfect vegetarian treat from Costa Rica. Easy to make and so satisfying! The post Ooey, Gooey Cheese Empanadas- SO YUM appeared first on Pura Vida Moms.
