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Central American Cuisine

Central American Cuisine

Most of the recipes you'll find here are of Mexican origin but we have others from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and other regions of Central America.

There are some recipes that are considered Central American but really are American creations. Since there is often a fine line between authentic and non-traditional, we've included them here as well.



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recipe for mexican burger casserole

Mexican Burger Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bing cherry salsa

Bing Cherry Salsa

Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker make-ahead fajitas

Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas

Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple avocado salsa

Apple Avocado Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black bean and rice burritos

Black Bean And Rice Burritos

Made with rice, butter, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cabbage salsa

Cabbage Salsa

Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican shrimp ceviche

Mexican Shrimp Ceviche

Made with lime juice, avocado, shrimp, white onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for deer enchilada casserole

Deer Enchilada Casserole

Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cactus tacos

Cactus Tacos

Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican caramel candy (cajeta de celaya)

Mexican Caramel Candy (Cajeta de Celaya)

Made with cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, milk, goat milk, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican mole turkey with chocolate chili baste

Mexican Mole Turkey With Chocolate Chili Baste

Made with chili flakes, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground anise, ground cloves, black peppercorns, peanut or vegetable oil, garlic, almonds, brown...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for margarita salsa

Margarita Salsa

Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rock shrimp tacos with fennel and napa cabbage coleslaw

Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw

Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fire-roasted corn and poblano chile tacos

Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos

Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cold crab and avocado tacos

Cold Crab And Avocado Tacos

Made with salsa, taco shells, garlic, crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, avocado


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki flank steak tacos

Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos

Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes





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