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Authentic Central American Dishes and Recipes to Try

Central American cuisine consists of expertly seasoned chicken, rice, beans, and vegetables. Delicious creations like pupusas and ceviche also come from this region. Infused with flavors like citrus, cumin, and ancho chili powder, each dish is balanced and a little on the spicy side. Whether it’s simple or complex you’re searching for, you’re bound to find the perfect recipe for your taste right here!

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Peppermint Patties

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Peppermint Patties a try. This recipe…2 hrs, 55 m.
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Candy Cane Fudge

The recipe Candy Cane Fudge can be made in roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes. One portion of this dish…2 hrs, 20 m.
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Caribbean Nachos

Caribbean Nachos might be just the Central American recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves…40 min.
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

The recipe Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge can be made in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. For 51 cents…1 h, 15 m.
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Peppermint Fudge Truffles

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Central American food. Try making…25 min.
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Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja

The recipe Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja could satisfy your Central American craving in roughly 8 hours and…8 hrs, 15 m.
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Caribbean Grilled Ribeyes

Caribbean Grilled Ribeyes requires around 20 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 812…20 min.
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Neely's Jerk Chicken

Neely's Jerk Chicken is a gluten free and dairy free main course. One portion of this dish contains…2 hrs, 25 m.
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Chicken Rundown

Chicken Rundown requires about 1 hour and 25 minutes from start to finish. This gluten free recipe…1 h, 25 m.
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Caribbean White Beans

Caribbean White Beans is a gluten free and dairy free recipe with 6 servings. This side dish has 118…1 h, 5 m.
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Cuban Ropa Vieja

Cuban Ropa Viejan is a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe with 6 servings. This…4 hrs, 15 m.
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Grilled Caribbean Chicken

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Central American food. Try making…45 min.
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Candy Cane Fudge

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Central American food.2 hrs, 20 m.
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Chocolate Peppermint Candies

The recipe Chocolate Peppermint Candies can be made in approximately 20 minutes. For 19 cents per…20 min.
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Easy Ropa Vieja Stew

The recipe Easy Ropa Vieja Stew can be made in about 6 hours and 25 minutes. One serving contains…6 hrs, 25 m.
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Peppermint Candy

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Peppermint Candy a try. Watching your…25 min.
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Jerk Chicken Wraps

You can never have too many Central American recipes, so give Jerk Chicken Wraps a try. This recipe…25 min.
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Caribbean Potato Soup

The recipe Caribbean Potato Soup is ready in about 30 minutes and is definitely a great gluten free,…30 min.
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Peppermint Ribbon Cake

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Central American food. Try making…55 min.
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Caribbean Breeze

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your…5 min.
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Caribbean Roast Pork Loin

If you have about 1 hour and 35 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Caribbean Roast Pork Loin might be…1 h, 35 m.
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