2 item(s) tagged "recipes"

on Wednesday, October 22, 2008I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I have to say, I make a mean batch of (refried) beans! And the best part is that they are so healthy, inexpensive and flavorful. Kids and adults alike will love them!!! INGREDIENTS 1 pound of black beans 2 onions 4 garlic cloves 1 tomato canola oil salt to taste SUPPLIES pressure cooker frying pan blender (optional) Cook It Up! Place the beans in the... read more.

on Friday, June 19, 2009 by Rayna Levin How do Costa Rican's celebrate birthdays? Very sweetly! I wanted to share the impressive dessert menu from a traditional birthday celebration in Costa Rica. For starters,  a traditional meal might consist of rice with chicken or shrimp, accompanied by beans (of course, no meal is complete in Costa Rica without beans!) and a fresh fruit beverage, or Coca Cola. Any other typical dish ... read more.