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		<title>Cheese Empanadas &#8211; Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring the taste of Costa Rica into your kitchen with these ooey, gooey cheese empanadas—crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for snack time, coffee breaks, or road trip cravings. A true Costa Rican favorite, made simple for home chefs everywhere!]]></description>
		
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		<title>Drool-Worthy Homemade Pineapple Empanadas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Try making these homemade pineapple empanadas yourself! They are a sweet traditional Costa Rican treat that’s perfect for dessert lovers! About Costa Rican Pineapple Empanadas Pineapple is a staple Costa Rican ingredient- not only are some of the sweetest pineapples in the world grown and exported from Costa Rica, but the fruit is also sold]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dreamy and Delicious &#8211; Suspiros Cookies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover how to make delicious suspiros cookies with just three ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings- Costa Rican style!]]></description>
		
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		<title>Insanely Delicious Homemade Fried Yucca</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover how to make the best fried yucca, a tasty twist on French fries loved by foodies everywhere! Enjoy this Latin American delight with my Costa Rican recipe]]></description>
		
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		<title>Costa Rican Style Boiled Green Plantain Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 19:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Want to master one of Costa Rica’s simplest yet most versatile side dishes? These easy boiled green plantains are a must-know for anyone exploring Costa Rican or Latin American cuisine. Perfect as-is, or as the base for patacones, soups, or a traditional casado, this 3-ingredient recipe is pure comfort food—with cultural roots to match. Try it once, and you’ll see why it’s a staple on Tico tables.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Costa Rican Chicharron Recipe- Chicharrones de cerdo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 19:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—this authentic Costa Rican chicharrón recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with pork belly or ribs and marinated overnight, these golden bites are perfect for your next party or family dinner. Serve with yucca fries, salsa rosada, or tuck into a Chifrijo for a truly Tico experience. This recipe is simple, satisfying, and full of pura vida flavor!]]></description>
		
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		<title>Costa Rican Chifrijo Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 19:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring the bold flavors of Costa Rica to your kitchen with this authentic chifrijo recipe—layered with rice, beans, crispy pork, and fresh chimichurri. This iconic dish is pure Pura Vida in a bowl and perfect for recreating your favorite Costa Rican memories at home.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Easy Chimichurri Recipe From Costa Rica</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 18:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bring a burst of Costa Rican flavor to your table with this fresh chimichurri made from tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime. A vibrant, easy side for any meal!]]></description>
		
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		<title>The EASIEST Salsa Rosada Recipe EVER!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 18:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you just want to up your dipping game- for whatever reason plain old ketchup just doesn't cut it. This salsa rosada recipe is a traditional Latin American dipping sauce beloved by everyone. Here's my easy, authentic recipe. About This Recipe So let's get one thing straight- salsa rosada is decidedly not just a Costa]]></description>
		
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		<title>Authentic Tamal Mudo Recipe &#124; Delicious Vegan/Vegetarian Costa Rican Dish</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 18:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 post, I'll talk to you about the differences between the different types of]]></description>
		
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		<title>Empanadas de Chiverre &#8211; Costa Rica</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These sweet, baked empanadas filled with miel de chiverre are a beloved Costa Rican tradition during Holy Week. Learn how to make this unique Easter treat from scratch, including tips on ingredient substitutions and why this recipe is so deeply rooted in Costa Rican culture.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Authentic Costa Rican Shrimp and Rice Recipe &#8211; Arroz con Camarones</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christa Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arroz con camarones is a quintessential Costa Rican dish. Combining freshly cooked white rice, delicious jumbo shrimp, and a host of veggies, it's delightful. Here's the traditional Costa Rican recipe you crave. About Costa Rican Arroz con Camarones When you visit Costa Rica, you'll see arroz con camarones on almost every menu as shrimp and]]></description>
		
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