South American Food June 2012 Archive

It's way too hot to make soup where I live (except for maybe some kind of chilled summer soup), but those of you on the other side of the equator ... Read More

I just added this grilled chicken salad recipe to this website yesterday, and my sister-in-law has already made it and tested it out! She sent these pictures from their ... Read More

This nutritious and very tasty bread combines three traditional ingredients from Latin America - potatoes, quinoa, and chia seeds. The potatoes keep the bread soft, the quinoa adds protein and ... Read More

This colorful quinoa salad with its vibrant mango salsa would make a great side dish for a BBQ.  Or enjoy it on its own as a vegetarian main course. Quinoa ... Read More

This summery layer cake is inspired by the flavors of torta maria luisa, a simple citrus layer cake filled with jam or dulce de leche. This is a deluxe ... Read More

Gauchos, the South American cowboys of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, carry these traditional knives on their belt. Gaucho knives are used for cowboy work (cutting rope, killing and ... Read More

This is technically a Christmas recipe, but why not enjoy it all year round? This savory bread stuffed with ham, olives, and raisins is great for breakfast, as a ... Read More

Food trucks are popping up in big cities all over the US, many serving Latin American food. To appeal to a broad market, food trucks often serve updated versions ... Read More

It's easy (and quick) to make your own beef jerky (carne seca) - in the microwave! It's the same concept as cooking bacon in the microwave, only taken a ... Read More

Torta maria luisa is a simple citrus cake layered with fruit jam and decorated with powdered sugar. These pretty muffins have the same basic components: citrus cake batter, raspberry ... Read More

Arepas (griddle corncakes) are excellent for breakfast, and you can get them on the table quickly by doing most of the work the night before. I like them with cream ... Read More