This authentic recipe was given to me by a visiting Argentinean professor while I was studying Spanish in college. They have become a staple food in my...
Author: slatkasamrica
Try this easy and authentic empanada pastry dough! Quick to make since all ingredients are mixed in a food processor, then kneaded just very quickly and...
Author: Fioa
A very traditional breakfast or dessert in northeast Brazil, bananas or plantains are fried in butter and coated with cinnamon-sugar. Delicious with vanilla...
Author: Nandabear
There is a great Brazilian sweet that is like a bonbon and extremely scrumptious and delicious called brigadeiro! This is a great type of sweet that is...
Author: ROMINA_BR
This simple chicken in a vibrant coconut milk sauce will fill your kitchen with the enticing aromas of South American cooking. It's great served over pasta...
Author: MLYIN
This means Huancainan-style potato and comes from Huancayo, Peru. It's an easy-to-make dish of sliced potatoes with a special sauce.
Author: marco
This is a marinade for the churrasco dish. In Argentina, where this style of cooking developed, "churrasco" actually refers to many types of meats prepared...
Author: Nif_H
This is a traditional, very easy dish to make. I might add that it's very popular with finicky kids and adults as well.
Author: Perricholi
This is a Peruvian rice and chicken dish made with cilantro and a special Peruvian kick. It's very delicious, my Peruvian father-in-law said that mine...
Author: Amber Berrocal
This is a quick and easy recipe to make delicious Colombian arepas. They are usually served for breakfast, as a side dish, or even for a quick meal.
Author: Sweet y Salado
For your next cookout, treat your family to a classic Peruvian dish made on the grill instead of in the oven. This recipe is simple to prepare and is bursting...
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
I learned to make this when we lived in Brazil. It has a wonderful, creamy texture without being too heavy. Melted syrup will run down sides, forming a...
Author: PattyZumba
Ever wondered how to get a well-cooked, juicy piece of meat, without butterflying it or cutting down the middle to see if it's done and has a good color?...
Author: Sweetie_12
This is how my Brazilian mom prepares pork ribs. Boiling the ribs with the seasonings ensures that the meat will remain moist and juicy, and that the flavors...
Author: THELMALU99
I was taught by my Peruvian mother-in-law how to cook some of my husband's favorite meals. I have perfected one of her dishes...she even says it is better...
Author: Katie
This is a traditional cookie that is much loved in most Latin cultures. Even my mother in law says they're the BEST, and that is saying a lot considering...
Author: Christina-Chrisi Marvasi
While many North Americans think of tacos as having crisp, fried shells, authentic Mexican tacos are made with soft, fresh corn tortillas. The traditional...
Author: Wildflour
My original version for the Argentinean recipe. Rich and delicious. Any meat can be used for this recipe, just be sure to cut it up into tiny pieces.
Author: Liliana
The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. Made with a sugar cane rum known as cachaca, limes and sugar, it's a sweet, yet tart taste of South...
Author: Allrecipes
I have experimented for a long time perfecting this recipe. I finally have the secret! I am requested to bring this to every pot luck, family dinner, etc....
Author: kimscatering
Pisco is a style of brandy common to Peru and Chile which has a bit of a tequila flavor. The egg white gives this tangy drink a smooth, full body. Don't...
Author: DORITA
Given to me by a chef who sweet-talked the recipe out of a street vendor in Peru. These alfajores are to die for.
Author: vegchef
This recipe for 'lemonade' actually uses limes. It is best served immediately.
Author: Jumala
Argentinian culture is renowned for beef and asados (barbecues). Red chimichurri sauce is the typical sauce accompaniment.
Author: Jillian
This is a wonderful steak dish that was prepared for me when I lived in Argentina. This Argentinean steak dish is quite popular in various restaurants...
Author: Susan Wilson
My mother is from Chile and these have been a staple of our household for years. I have searched and searched and never seem to find the right one, so...
Author: Alicia Moore Lutz
This is a super moist and tasty coconut cake. Growing up in Brazil, this was a favorite amongst our circle of friends. It is especially good with a cup...
Author: 4eversmiling
In Chile, this is a popular side to go with many dishes, or just eaten with bread. My favorite is to use this to top Chilean empanadas.
Author: Heidi
This is a regular condiment on every table in Argentina. It is drizzled on everything from grilled meats to potatoes and vegetables. This is similar to...
Author: threeovens
This is a lot like a Shepherd's Pie with a little Latin flair. Good comfort food.
Author: Cucina di papa
Very easy and fast to make from scratch and healthy, too. In Brazil, this cake is a favorite along a cup of coffee for breakfast. It is very similar in...
Author: VickyLondres
Fried and battered chicken medallions glazed in a sweet pineapple sauce mixed with pineapple chunks, slices of red bell pepper, and green onions with warm...
Author: tooth
Choclo is the quechua word for "tender corn," or the new corn of the season. This is a typical Chilean dish, but is also eaten in Argentina and Peru with...
Author: Epicureo
"This is a typical Cuban dish. It's easy to make and quite tasty. This goes best over white rice and some fried plantains."
Author: Dommynchristian
Top sirloin steak done the Brazilian way, giving you nothing but the true flavor of the meat.
Author: Karis Joy Lmt
A Brazilian child's favorite treat. Served at birthday parties in their true bonbon form or eaten warm with a spoon directly from the pan. Condensed milk,...
Author: ginafrombrazil
This spicy potato-layered dish with meat is a everyone-is-going-to-love-it dish! Even if people don't like certain ingredients, the combination is sensational!...
Author: Amber Berrocal
From the blog Asado Argentina. She says to rub the dry mixture into meats before grilling or roasting, use with vegetables, sprinkle over pizza before...
Author: gailanng
Condensed milk cooked with butter and coconut flakes, formed into little candy balls makes this a favorite Brazilian recipe especially at birthday parties....
Author: BR Cook
This is a delicious, traditional Peruvian chicken stew in a spicy, nutty cheese sauce. It takes time, but is well worth it! I serve this over boiled white...
Author: Emma
My version of the favorite item found in a Brazilian churrascaria. Serve with tomato vinaigrette.
Author: Anonymous
This sweet, cinnamon-lemon custard is Chile's answer to the creme brulee.
Author: damasio
This is a Peruvian dish that is shredded chicken in a spicy stew. Though traditionally it's made with hen. Very delicious. Serve over rice with skinned,...
Author: Amber Berrocal
These classic empanadas are ubiquitous all over Argentina. Filled with minced beef, hard-boiled egg, green olives, and potatoes, they make a filling snack...
Author: Fioa
This fish stew, called moqueca, is a very typical, traditional Brazilian dish that originated in the Northeast. The palm oil gives it its distinctive flavor....
Author: GraçaRibeiro
The key to really great chicharron is to make sure that the fried fish is crispy and not greasy. You can add some avocado slices to each taco for a creamy,...
Author: LifeIsGood
Pupusas (Salvadoran stuffed masa flatbread) Pupusas are similar to corn tortillas, only thicker and stuffed with cheese, beans or meat. The pupusa originated...
Author: ChelseaW