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Baking and Cooking in Costa Rica
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items Since moving to Costa Rica, I have found that I am making so many more items from scratch! It is so amazing, and they taste oh so yummy. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! I will be updating this list as I go on my baking and cooking journey her...
This is one of my go to bread recipes that I use the absolute most. I've also created rolls with this same recipe.
Homemade Bread Recipe - Tastes Better from Scratch
When I am craving wheat bread, this is such an easy recipe to follow!
Best Whole Wheat Bread - Kristine's Kitchen
I never knew that bagels were so easy to make! I would also like to mention that these bagels do freeze very well as I typically make a huge batch. You can get so creative with the type of bagels you would love to make. I have had plain as well as a ...
Easy Homemade Bagels - Beyond the Butter
This is by far one of my favorite recipes! I have made pretzel rolls, pretzel hamburger and hotdog buns, pretzel dogs, pretzel bites, etc. The possibilities are absolutely endless! These also freeze very well.
Soft Pretzel Rolls {Homemade} - Two Peas & Their Pod
In Costa Rica, finding a breakfast sausage similar to the United States is pretty much unheard of. If you are wanting to turn ground pork into a breakfast sausage, I highly recommend this spice mixture. I usually add more of the mixture to be able to...
Sausage Spice Blend
Gallo Pinto is a staple in Costa Rica. You will find it served with a typical breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Casados are a very common meal option which includes gallo pinto.
Gallo Pinto: Typical Costa Rican Food
There are a few different ways that you can make Patacones. Typically, I will use my air fryer to cook them. After you slice the plantains, air fry them for a little bit, then smash them, then cook them again. Olive oil will be your friend during thi...
Patacones (Fried Plantains) Recipe
Did you know that it is a Christmas tradition to make Tamales, or Tamal as is preferred in Costa Rica? I have not made them yet; however, next year I plan to!
Costa Rican Tamales Recipe- Receta Tamal de Puerco de Costa Rica
In 2026 I plan on expanding my baking experience. I have tasted some really amazing desserts here and cannot wait to try out some of these amazing recipes included here.
Costa Rican Dessert Recipes
Olla de Carne is a very common soup that is found in Costa Rica. It is very tasty, and I definitely want to attempt to make it in 2026!
Hearty and Healthy Costa Rican Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
I have tasted Dulce de Leche and they are so dang yummy! If you haven't tried them yet, I highly recommend that you do!!!! I will be trying this recipe out in 2026.
Delighful Dulce de Leche Dessert Empanadas Recipe - Pura Vida Moms