Recipes & Menus for Holidays & Special Occasions
In South America holidays are always celebrated with a special meal. Spice up your own holiday traditions with these fun recipes.
Homemade Food Gifts From the South American Kitchen
During the holidays, my parents' kitchen is always overflowing with wonderful homemade gifts. One friend always brings them baklava, and another sends her special chocolate nut fudge. We look forward to them every year. Homemade food gifts are always appreciated, and it is especially fun to bake something unusual, something that your recipient is unlikely to prepare themselves.
During the holidays, my parents' kitchen is always overflowing with wonderful homemade gifts. One friend always brings them baklava, and another sends her special chocolate nut fudge. We look forward to them every year. Homemade food gifts are always appreciated, and it is especially fun to bake something unusual, something that your recipient is unlikely to prepare themselves.
Holiday Cookie Recipes - Recipes for Holiday Cookies from Around the W
A sampling of the of the best holiday cookies from the About.com food guides, including lots of international favorites.
A sampling of the of the best holiday cookies from the About.com food guides, including lots of international favorites.
South American Thanksgiving
The natural, traditional flavors of South American cooking lend themselves perfectly to a fall meal meant to celebrate the successful harvest. You may find yourself inspired to incorporate a Latin dish or two into your holiday dinner this year.
The natural, traditional flavors of South American cooking lend themselves perfectly to a fall meal meant to celebrate the successful harvest. You may find yourself inspired to incorporate a Latin dish or two into your holiday dinner this year.
Holiday Stuffed Turkey - Pavo Relleno
This rich South American style stuffing, studded with almonds, dried fruit, bacon and sausage, is sure to spice up your turkey and dazzle your friends and family.
This rich South American style stuffing, studded with almonds, dried fruit, bacon and sausage, is sure to spice up your turkey and dazzle your friends and family.
Seco de Cordero - Peruvian Lamb Stew with Potatoes
Seco de cordero is a delicious Peruvian lamb stew, seasoned with cumin, aji peppers, and cilantro.
Seco de cordero is a delicious Peruvian lamb stew, seasoned with cumin, aji peppers, and cilantro.
Cheesy Mashed Yuca with Caramelized Onions
A Latin alternative to ordinary mashed potatoes, mashed yuca root with a spicy cheese sauce and caramelized onions makes a delicious addition to any holiday meal
A Latin alternative to ordinary mashed potatoes, mashed yuca root with a spicy cheese sauce and caramelized onions makes a delicious addition to any holiday meal
Mango Pineapple Cranberry Sauce
Liven up your cranberry sauce with the tropical flavors of mango and pineapple.
Liven up your cranberry sauce with the tropical flavors of mango and pineapple.
Candied Quince Preserves
Slices of quince fruit are cooked in a sugar syrup with cinnamon. The fruit turns a beautiful red color, and makes a delicious pie filling or topping for ice cream, as well as a lovely gift.
Slices of quince fruit are cooked in a sugar syrup with cinnamon. The fruit turns a beautiful red color, and makes a delicious pie filling or topping for ice cream, as well as a lovely gift.
Chilean Holiday Fruitcake - Pan de Pascua
Pan de pascua is a holiday tradition in Chile. While Italian panettone cake is enjoyed during the holidays throughout most of Latin America, pan de pascua is a closer relative to German stollen.
Pan de pascua is a holiday tradition in Chile. While Italian panettone cake is enjoyed during the holidays throughout most of Latin America, pan de pascua is a closer relative to German stollen.
Panettone - A Latin American Christmas Tradition
Panettone is a yeasted fruitcake that is enjoyed throughout Latin American during the Christmas holiday. Learn more about this tradition and try recipes for this delicious sweet bread.
Panettone is a yeasted fruitcake that is enjoyed throughout Latin American during the Christmas holiday. Learn more about this tradition and try recipes for this delicious sweet bread.
Panettone - Holiday Fruitcake
Panettone is a sweet yeasted bread packed with dried fruit and nuts that is enjoyed at Christmas time in Latin America.
Panettone is a sweet yeasted bread packed with dried fruit and nuts that is enjoyed at Christmas time in Latin America.
Chocolate Panettone - Chocottone
This chocolate version of the Italian panettone has chocolate chips and nuts instead of the traditional dried fruits.
This chocolate version of the Italian panettone has chocolate chips and nuts instead of the traditional dried fruits.
Holiday Alfajor Cookies
Alfajores are perfect for decorating and giving - they keep well and look beautiful.
Alfajores are perfect for decorating and giving - they keep well and look beautiful.
Canelazo - Spiced Cinnamon Rum Drink
Canelazo is a spiced fruit drink that is spiked with aguardiente or rum, and served hot. It's a favorite in Ecuador, and is especially enjoyed around Christmas.
Canelazo is a spiced fruit drink that is spiked with aguardiente or rum, and served hot. It's a favorite in Ecuador, and is especially enjoyed around Christmas.
Turrón de Doña Pepa - Anis Cookie Bar with Candy Syrup
Turrón de doña pepa is a traditional Peruvian sweet eaten in October, the month when many Peruvians wear purple in honor of the Lord of Miracles, a Catholic celebration.
Turrón de doña pepa is a traditional Peruvian sweet eaten in October, the month when many Peruvians wear purple in honor of the Lord of Miracles, a Catholic celebration.
Holiday Beef Stew in a Pumpkin Shell - Carbonada en Zapallo
A delicious beef stew with an elegant presentation, perfect for the centerpiece of a holiday meal.
A delicious beef stew with an elegant presentation, perfect for the centerpiece of a holiday meal.
T'antawawa Breads - Andean Bread Babies
Tantawawas are special breads made in Andean countries to celebrate All Saints Day (Día de Todos Santos or Día de los Muertos).
Tantawawas are special breads made in Andean countries to celebrate All Saints Day (Día de Todos Santos or Día de los Muertos).
Valentines Alfajor Heart Cookies
Perfect for a gift or for celebrating Valentine's Day, these alfajor cookies are cut into heart shapes and sandwiched with a rich dulce de leche filling.
Perfect for a gift or for celebrating Valentine's Day, these alfajor cookies are cut into heart shapes and sandwiched with a rich dulce de leche filling.
Torta de Pascualina - Easter Tart
This delicious tart has a puff pastry crust on top and bottom, and a spinach and ricotta cheese filling. It's served in Argentina and Uruguay as a meatless main course during Lent.
This delicious tart has a puff pastry crust on top and bottom, and a spinach and ricotta cheese filling. It's served in Argentina and Uruguay as a meatless main course during Lent.
Mother's Day Food Gift Ideas
Delight your mom with the gift of homemade food. Breakfast in bed, a family brunch, a pretty plate of cookies - there are so many possibilities. She'll enjoy the break from the kitchen (dont forget to clean up!).
Delight your mom with the gift of homemade food. Breakfast in bed, a family brunch, a pretty plate of cookies - there are so many possibilities. She'll enjoy the break from the kitchen (dont forget to clean up!).
Leek and Artichoke Tart with Queso Fresco - Pastel de Porro y Alcachofas
A beautifully tall and tasty tart, filled with savory green vegetables and creamy cheese.
A beautifully tall and tasty tart, filled with savory green vegetables and creamy cheese.
Pastel Tart Dough - Masa para Pasteles
This recipe makes enough dough for a double crusted 9-inch savory tart.
This recipe makes enough dough for a double crusted 9-inch savory tart.
Spicy Deviled Eggs with Aji Chile Peppers
Truly devilish deviled eggs, thanks to spicy aji amarillo chile pepper.
Truly devilish deviled eggs, thanks to spicy aji amarillo chile pepper.
Buñuelos - Colombian Christmas Cheese Fritters
These delicious fritters are made from a dough of fresh farmer's cheese (queso fresco) and cornstarch that is shaped into balls and deep fried.
These delicious fritters are made from a dough of fresh farmer's cheese (queso fresco) and cornstarch that is shaped into balls and deep fried.
Almond Alfajor Cookies - Caramel Sandwich Cookies
These almond flavored alfajores make adorable Easter cookies.
These almond flavored alfajores make adorable Easter cookies.
Almond Shortbread Alfajores
Almond shortbread alfajores are a dressed-up version of the ordinary alfajor sandwich cookie. Two buttery cookies, rich with almond paste, sandwich a layer of creamy caramel dulce de leche filling.
Almond shortbread alfajores are a dressed-up version of the ordinary alfajor sandwich cookie. Two buttery cookies, rich with almond paste, sandwich a layer of creamy caramel dulce de leche filling.
Jordan Almond Macaroons - Cocada Cookies
A recipe for coconut macaroons made with leftover Easter candy, such as chopped Jordan almonds, chocolate eggs, and melted chocolate bunnies.
A recipe for coconut macaroons made with leftover Easter candy, such as chopped Jordan almonds, chocolate eggs, and melted chocolate bunnies.
Natilla - Colombian Christmas Custard
Natilla is traditionally served at Christmastime in Colombia. Natilla is like a cross between flan and dulce de leche. It is thick enough to be cut into squares, but it has a pudding-like texture. It's very rich and delicious.
Natilla is traditionally served at Christmastime in Colombia. Natilla is like a cross between flan and dulce de leche. It is thick enough to be cut into squares, but it has a pudding-like texture. It's very rich and delicious.
Pan de Pascua - Chilean Christmas Bread
The name of this Christmas yeast bread can be confusing to English speakers, but the word Pascua refers to both Easter and Christmas in Spanish. Pan de pascua is thought to have evolved from two other holiday breads, German stollen and Italian pannetone. Serve pan de pascua with the spiced alcoholic coffee concoction called cola de mono (tail of a monkey), another Chilean holiday tradition.
The name of this Christmas yeast bread can be confusing to English speakers, but the word Pascua refers to both Easter and Christmas in Spanish. Pan de pascua is thought to have evolved from two other holiday breads, German stollen and Italian pannetone. Serve pan de pascua with the spiced alcoholic coffee concoction called cola de mono (tail of a monkey), another Chilean holiday tradition.
Roasted Red, White and Blue Potatoes on the Grill
Celebrate the 4th with this patriotic dish of roasted red, white and blue potatoes cooked on the grill.
Celebrate the 4th with this patriotic dish of roasted red, white and blue potatoes cooked on the grill.