Easy to make and packed with incredible flavor, you'll be adding this to your favorites for sure.
Food is a central part of the culture in Costa Rica. Here are our 13 Costa Rican Recipes that you can make at home to satisfy your cravings!
Barbudos are a simple scrambled egg and green bean recipe from Costa Rica that everyone will enjoy!
Found on every menú throughout the country, Gallo Pinto is at the heart of traditional Costa Rican food. This hearty rice and bean dish is often served as breakfast alongside fried eggs but is delicious any time of day as either an entre or a side dish.
Costa Rican foods create a wide range flavors and textures in Costa Rican cuisine which is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fruits and
Explore Costa Rican Chorreadas, traditional corn pancakes. From its history to a step-by-step recipe, serving suggestions & FAQs, Pura Vida!
Our easy and authentic Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe brought to you by our Costa Rican family. Bring a little pura vida to your kitchen
This Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe is traditionally served at breakfast alongside eggs, coffee and tortillas. We combine black beans and white rice with red bell pepper, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano. Perfectly pura vida.
Fast & easy recipe for making Costa Rican arroz con pollo. Includes step-by-step instructions and where to buy local ingredients if you're not in Costa Rica.
This recipe from Costa Rica was probably my favorite recipe to come out of the country! Gallo Pinto is a rice and beans dish from Costa Rica. It’s made with white rice, black beans, some peppers, and then the special ingredient, Lizano.
Costa Rican foods create a wide range flavors and textures in Costa Rican cuisine which is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fruits and
Discover the best chimichurri recipe from Costa Rica! Fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice make this sauce a flavorful delight. Enjoy the taste of Pura Vida!
Every good Tico eats tamales for Christmas (Navidad) and this year I not only ate them, I learned how to make them...
Homemade Salsa Lizano is a mild salsa to compliment all your meal - a delightful blend of flavors that will elevate any dish.
Natilla is a rich, creamy egg custard popular in many Latin American countries. Variations of this smooth, sweetly spicy dessert can be found in Mexico, Spain, Cuba, Costa Rica and Colombia. Natilla is a simple comfort food made with sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. While Natilla is traditionally served around the holidays, it's a welcome addition to any gathering no matter the time of year.
These Costa Rican tamales are made in the traditional style with rice, vegetables and pork. Costa Rican Christmas tradition.
Costa Rican foods create a wide range flavors and textures in Costa Rican cuisine which is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fruits and
Traditionally served with breakfast alongside fried or scrambled eggs, Gallo Pinto is a hearty and delicious traditional Costa Rican dish. It’s a cinch to prepare, too!
This recipe from Costa Rica was probably my favorite recipe to come out of the country! Gallo Pinto is a rice and beans dish from Costa Rica. It’s made with white rice, black beans, some peppers, and then the special ingredient, Lizano.
Combine flour, margarine, whipping cream and pineapple preserves for an easy and delicious hand pie recipe traditional to Costa Rica- baked pineapple empanadas.
Get ready for meat and potatoes the Costa Rican way! This potato and shredded beef hash is a Costa Rican culinary staple and a crowd favorite.
These fried ripe plantains are a very easy latin appetizer or simple side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to almost any meal. Costa Rican style plátanos maduros are one of the most popular dishes in the country and are eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Costa Rican cheese empanadas (empanadas de queso) are made from corn dough and filled with salty white cheese before frying. Empanadas are a popular Costa Rican street food, but you can make this gluten-free, vegetarian appetizer right at home with just three ingredients.
This Costa Rican ceviche made of fresh fish marinated in lime, red bell pepper, cilantro and onion is a favorite throughout the country- and easy to replicate at home!
We’re back on course to the next Blue Zone* – the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica! Casado – the married man’s lunch is our take on a Nicoyan central meal of the day, protein…
Empanadas are a tasty and filling stuffed pastry that is very popular in Costa Rica. Learn how to make the traditional Costa Rican Empanadas Recipe.
Look no further than this Gallo Pinto recipe when you need a quick side dish that's big on taste. This traditional Costa Rican rice dish combines black beans, rice, peppers, and onions in a Lizano sauce for an explosion of flavor.
I love making a flaky dough with butter. Whether it's apple pie, chicken pot pie, empanadas or even biscuits, they are always delicious. Y...
This Costa Rican chilera recipe combines fermented vegetables with a bit of hot chile spice to make the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal.
These slow cooker black beans are packed with flavor, fiber and protein. This traditional Costa Rican recipe uses dry black beans, salt, garlic and onion to create a delicious recipe that's both vegetarian and vegan.
The Costa Rican casado is the main meal of the day- it's the perfect lunch! Here are multiple casado recipes for your enjoyment!
This low-calorie Costa Rican shrimp ceviche combines cooked jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and red onion for a fresh and healthy salad or appetizer.
If you can't find this Latin ingredient at the store, use this easy recipe to make your own stand-in spice blend at home.
Salsa Lizano is the pride of Costa Rica! Find out what it is & 20 different ways Ticos use this incredibly tasty and versatile sauce.