Pura Vida - Recipes from the Heart of Costa Rica Paperback – November 22, 2025

Get authentic Costa Rican flavor without the guesswork. This Costa Rican cookbook was created after years of learning directly from home cooks across Costa Rica and testing every recipe in a U.S. kitchen so the flavor comes out right every time.Inside, you get the core dishes Costa Rican cooking is known for: gallo pinto, arroz con pollo, tres leches, arroz con leche, fresh fruit juices, and the Costa Rican casado. Every recipe uses simple ingredients, clear measurements, and straightforward steps so you can cook Costa Rican food with confidence.If you want a Costa Rica cookbook that’s simple, reliable, and truly authentic, this one brings Costa Rican flavor straight to your table.Recipes included:Gallo PintoArroz Blanco TradicionalFrijoles NegrosPlátanos MadurosTortillas TicasCasadoArroz con PolloOlla de CarneCarne MechadaChimichurriCaldo de PolloPicadillo de ChayotePicadillo de Vainica con ZanahoriaCarne en Salsa“Rice and Beans”Frijoles MolidosPataconesChicharrónChifrijoCeviche de PescadoPiña ColadaFresco de MangoBatido de MoraFresco de TamarindoArroz con LecheTres LechesEmpanadas de ChiverreTamal de MasaTamal de CerdoEmpanadasPicadillo de PapaCafé Chorreado Read more