It's no secret that when the monsoon rains hit in Costa Rica, there isn't much reason to go outside unless you have to. It's wet, too loud to watch tv, and windy. All of which equal the perfect conditions for sitting around the big family table and enjoying a hot bowl of soup. My … [Read more...]
Costa Rican-Style Shredded Beef with Red Sauce (Carne en Salsa)
There is really nothing that I love more than a great carne en salsa from Costa Rica. I spent many years living in San Ramon, and they celebrate Saint Raymond Day in the two weeks leading up to his feast day on August 31. The celebration is also a church fundraiser … [Read more...]
Costa Rican-Style Shredded Beef Recipe
My absolute favorite thing to eat when we visit Costa Rica is shredded beef. There are so many recipes that incorporate shredded meat: carne en salsa, estofado, picadillo de papa, Costa Rican-style tacos, sustancia, nachos... I have to stop naming the dishes because I just … [Read more...]
Arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) -Easy Costa Rican Recipe
Arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) is the quintessential Costa Rican dish. It's on every menu and can be found at almost any celebration. It's such a common dish that ticos have dubbed it "arroz con siempre" (rice with always). It's traditionally served with a simple … [Read more...]
Recipe for Picadillo de zanahoria con vainica (Picadillo with carrots and green beans)
Picadillos are a hallmark of Latin food, and especially Costa Rican dishes (check out our favorite vegetarian picadillo de chayote!) The picadillo de zanahoria con vainica is wonderful because it can be made ahead, and is often an integral part of the casado meal. The Picadillo … [Read more...]
Mom’s Poppy Seed Bread – With Orange Glaze
Growing up, food and mealtime took priority in our house. My mom cooked for us always - I rarely remember eating out unless we were on vacation, and even then my fondest memories are of us kids indulging in cable TV (we weren’t allowed to have that at home!) while mom cooked … [Read more...]
Delicious Pork Carnitas Recipe – Receta de deliciosas carnitas de puerco
RECETA EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO About 10 years ago I spent part of the summer at Trinity University in San Antonio, grading Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exams. The work days were hard and long, but there was a bus stop right by the dorm I stayed in that headed straight to … [Read more...]
Raisin Bran Muffin Recipe
Here at Casa Pura Vida we have a little bit of trouble keeping… er, regular. Big Sister has had all kinds of problems emptying her colon basically since birth. I will giver her Miralax when things are especially bad, but I prefer to tackle the problem with a super high fiber … [Read more...]
Recipe – Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca)
En español abajo One of our favorite recipes here at Casa Pura Vida is Sopa Azteca - it tastes like home for my husband, I LOVE anything with melted cheese, and the girls have been eating it as one of their first foods ever since we transitioned them to table food. Although this … [Read more...]
5 Infant-Friendly Foods For Transitioning To Table Food
As we transition our second baby girl to solid foods, I am reminded of some of our “go to” recipes for eating as a family during the transition. As I mentioned in my post on Costa Rican style transition to table foods, in our family (and for my own sanity!), everyone eats the … [Read more...]
Traditional Costa Rican Tamal de Masa Recipe
This gluten free Costa Rican tamal de masa dessert is slightly sweet with a unique texture. Traditionally served during Holy Week and at Christmas, the Costa Rican tamal de masa is the perfect complement to a steaming hot cup of coffee or agua dulce! It's Holy … [Read more...]
Picadillo de Chayote – Costa Rican Recipe
This picadillo de chayote is a fast and easy authentic Costa Rican family dinner recipe . Picadillo de chayote is vegetarian and gluten free, making it a great dinner recipe for company or other get togethers. The very first lunch I had upon arriving in Costa … [Read more...]
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