Main Courses - Platos Principales
In South America, the main course, or plato principal, is the heart of the meal. From grilled meat to vegetarian fare, there is something for everyone.
Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Yellow Potatoes - Pollo a la Brasa
This roasted chicken recipe with yellow potatoes has the flavor of Peruvian rotisserie chicken, pollo a la brasa, and is very easy to make.
This roasted chicken recipe with yellow potatoes has the flavor of Peruvian rotisserie chicken, pollo a la brasa, and is very easy to make.
Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken - Aji de Gallina
Aji de gallina is a classic Peruvian dish, made with aji peppers, chicken, and a cream sauce.
Aji de gallina is a classic Peruvian dish, made with aji peppers, chicken, and a cream sauce.
Chimichurri Chicken en Croute
Chicken breasts seasoned with chimichurri sauce and baked in puff pastry - an elegant dinner.
Chicken breasts seasoned with chimichurri sauce and baked in puff pastry - an elegant dinner.
Crockpot South American Pulled Pork
Cumin, oregano and green chiles and lime give this pulled pork delicious Latin flavor.
Cumin, oregano and green chiles and lime give this pulled pork delicious Latin flavor.
Chicken Breasts with Ginger Passionfruit Sauce
This recipe for moist and tender chicken breasts, simmered in passionfruit juice and chicken stock, and glazed with a passionfruit ginger sauce, works well for a quick weeknight dinner or for a special occasion.
This recipe for moist and tender chicken breasts, simmered in passionfruit juice and chicken stock, and glazed with a passionfruit ginger sauce, works well for a quick weeknight dinner or for a special occasion.
Guava Glazed Chicken
These chicken tenderloins glazed with guava jelly, ginger and soy sauce are quick to make and delicious.
These chicken tenderloins glazed with guava jelly, ginger and soy sauce are quick to make and delicious.
Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Stir-fried Beef and Potatoes
This a classic Peruvian dish, a mix of Chinese stir-fry and Peruvian meat and potatoes. Serve it with rice for a delicious hearty dinner.
This a classic Peruvian dish, a mix of Chinese stir-fry and Peruvian meat and potatoes. Serve it with rice for a delicious hearty dinner.
Bistec a lo Pobre - Steak and Potatoes with Fried Eggs
A satisfying dish popular that varies from place to place in South America, this dish is not complete without steak, fried eggs, fried potatoes, and fried onions.
A satisfying dish popular that varies from place to place in South America, this dish is not complete without steak, fried eggs, fried potatoes, and fried onions.
Peruvian Steak, Rice & Beans
Leftover rice and beans are combined into a pancake, fried, then covered with a thin blanket of steak. The whole thing is topped off with a fried egg. Served with a side of fried plantains, tacu tacu is one of the most delicious example of a hearty Peruvian midday meal.
Leftover rice and beans are combined into a pancake, fried, then covered with a thin blanket of steak. The whole thing is topped off with a fried egg. Served with a side of fried plantains, tacu tacu is one of the most delicious example of a hearty Peruvian midday meal.
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri and Sweet Onion Salsa Criolla
A delicious sandwich of grilled steak, garlicky chimichurri sauce, and sweet onion relish (salsa criolla).
A delicious sandwich of grilled steak, garlicky chimichurri sauce, and sweet onion relish (salsa criolla).
Peruvian Stewed Chicken in Cilantro Sauce - Seco de Pollo
Seco de pollo is a delicious stewed chicken dish with a beautiful green cilantro sauce.
Seco de pollo is a delicious stewed chicken dish with a beautiful green cilantro sauce.
Coconut Crusted Fish Fillets with Mango Salsa
A tasty and quick way to fry up some fish for dinner, this coconut crusted fish is delicious paired with the fresh mango salsa.
A tasty and quick way to fry up some fish for dinner, this coconut crusted fish is delicious paired with the fresh mango salsa.
Spicy Aji Hamburger - La mejor hamburguesa - Como Bembo's?
Seasoned Latin-style grilled hamburgers are even better with chile ranch dressing and guacamole.
Seasoned Latin-style grilled hamburgers are even better with chile ranch dressing and guacamole.
Shrimp in Plantain and Peanut Sauce - Cazuela de Camarón
Cazuela de camarón is a delicious shrimp "stew" with a rich coconut, plantain, and peanut sauce.
Cazuela de camarón is a delicious shrimp "stew" with a rich coconut, plantain, and peanut sauce.
Peruvian Country Ham - Jamón del País
Peruvian jamón del pais is a specially prepared pork leg or loin, seasoned with aji peppers and other spices.
Peruvian jamón del pais is a specially prepared pork leg or loin, seasoned with aji peppers and other spices.
Fugazza - Onion Pizza
Fugazza is a foccacia-like pizza popular in South America that does not have tomato sauce and is often topped with onions.
Fugazza is a foccacia-like pizza popular in South America that does not have tomato sauce and is often topped with onions.
Chilean Beef and Corn Casserole - Pastel de Choclo
Pastel de choclo is a traditional dish from Chile. It's a beef casserole similar to shepherd's pie, but the meat and onions are topped with a delicious layer of creamed corn instead of mashed potatoes.
Pastel de choclo is a traditional dish from Chile. It's a beef casserole similar to shepherd's pie, but the meat and onions are topped with a delicious layer of creamed corn instead of mashed potatoes.
Papas Chorreadas - Colombian Potatoes with Cheese Sauce
Papas chorreadas are a Colombian specialty - red potatoes smothered in a delicious sauce made with onions, tomatoes and cheese.
Papas chorreadas are a Colombian specialty - red potatoes smothered in a delicious sauce made with onions, tomatoes and cheese.
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.
Venezuelan Steak with Black Beans and Rice - Pabellon Criollo
Pabellon criollo is a traditional beans and rice dish from Venezuela, with seasoned black beans, white rice, and tender flank steak.
Pabellon criollo is a traditional beans and rice dish from Venezuela, with seasoned black beans, white rice, and tender flank steak.
Venezuelan Perico - Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Tomatos
Perico is a savory Venezuelan breakfast dish of scrambled eggs seasoned with onions and tomatoes.
Perico is a savory Venezuelan breakfast dish of scrambled eggs seasoned with onions and tomatoes.
Breaded Fried Steak - Milanesa
Milanesas crispy fried pieces of thin-sliced meat, usually steak.
Milanesas crispy fried pieces of thin-sliced meat, usually steak.
Stuffed Red Peppers - Rocoto Relleno
In Peru this recipe is made with the rocoto pepper, which resembles a bell pepper but is extremely spicy. Rocoto peppers can be hard to find in the states, but this recipe is just as delicious when made with bell peppers.
In Peru this recipe is made with the rocoto pepper, which resembles a bell pepper but is extremely spicy. Rocoto peppers can be hard to find in the states, but this recipe is just as delicious when made with bell peppers.
Plato Paceño - La Paz Lunch Plate of Fried Cheese, Potatoes, Beans & C
Plato paceño is a typical lunch meal in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. It's a simple vegetarian meal of fried cheese, corn on the cob, lima beans, and potatoes that will keep you fueled for a long afternoon of work or play.
Plato paceño is a typical lunch meal in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. It's a simple vegetarian meal of fried cheese, corn on the cob, lima beans, and potatoes that will keep you fueled for a long afternoon of work or play.
Argentinian Beef Stew - Carbonada Criollo
Carbonada criolla is a savory rich stew made with beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and corn, sweetened slightly with dried apricots. It's perfect for a winter supper.
Carbonada criolla is a savory rich stew made with beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and corn, sweetened slightly with dried apricots. It's perfect for a winter supper.
Brazilian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo - Caruru de Camarão
Caruru de camarão is a quick and delicious shrimp and okra gumbo from Brazil.
Caruru de camarão is a quick and delicious shrimp and okra gumbo from Brazil.
Bahian Shrimp in Coconut Cashew Sauce - Vatapá
This tropical and exotic dish is easy to prepare using frozen shrimp and canned coconut milk.
This tropical and exotic dish is easy to prepare using frozen shrimp and canned coconut milk.
Brazilian Fish Stew - Moqueca de Peixe
This Bahian-style fish stew recipe is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Pieces of fresh fish are slmmered in palm oil and coconut milk with red peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
This Bahian-style fish stew recipe is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Pieces of fresh fish are slmmered in palm oil and coconut milk with red peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
Corvina con Pimienta Molle - Chilean Sea Bass with Pink Peppercorns
Sea Bass and pink peppercorns are native to South America, and they are combined here in the novo andino (new andean) style. Novo andino cuisine uses traditional South American ingredients in new and creative ways, with influences from around the world.
Sea Bass and pink peppercorns are native to South America, and they are combined here in the novo andino (new andean) style. Novo andino cuisine uses traditional South American ingredients in new and creative ways, with influences from around the world.
Black Bean Soup with Lime
A quick, low-fat black bean soup with the refreshing flavors of cumin and lime.
A quick, low-fat black bean soup with the refreshing flavors of cumin and lime.
Navy Bean and Corn Soup from Argentina - Locro de Argentina
Locro is the Spanish word for stew, or thick soup. This navy bean soup is a version of locro from Argentina. It's similar to corn chowder, and is made with beans, chorizo, beef, smoked bacon, and squash, and served with a spicy salsa.
Locro is the Spanish word for stew, or thick soup. This navy bean soup is a version of locro from Argentina. It's similar to corn chowder, and is made with beans, chorizo, beef, smoked bacon, and squash, and served with a spicy salsa.
Anticuchos de Pollo - Grilled Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken and vegetables are seasoned with cumin and hot peppers and grilled on skewers for a delicious main course. The chicken comes out tender and flavorful every time. This makes a great appetizer when served in smaller portions.
Marinated chicken and vegetables are seasoned with cumin and hot peppers and grilled on skewers for a delicious main course. The chicken comes out tender and flavorful every time. This makes a great appetizer when served in smaller portions.
Grilled Beef Anticuchos - Anticuchos de Carne
Anticuchos are a South American specialty of marinated grilled meat on skewers. Garlic, vinegar and aji panca chile peppers give these beef anticuchos great flavor.
Anticuchos are a South American specialty of marinated grilled meat on skewers. Garlic, vinegar and aji panca chile peppers give these beef anticuchos great flavor.
Feijoada - Brazilian Black Beans with Smoked Meats
This savory black bean and meat stew is the national dish of Brazil, traditionally enjoyed for lunch on Saturday.
This savory black bean and meat stew is the national dish of Brazil, traditionally enjoyed for lunch on Saturday.
Arroz con Pollo Verde - Green Chicken with Rice
A basic comfort food recipe that has many variations throughout South America. This version has lots of cilantro, which is what gives it the striking green color. You can season this dish with saffron and paprika instead of cilantro, for a tasty variation known as yellow chicken with rice.
A basic comfort food recipe that has many variations throughout South America. This version has lots of cilantro, which is what gives it the striking green color. You can season this dish with saffron and paprika instead of cilantro, for a tasty variation known as yellow chicken with rice.
Lomo Asado - Patagonian-Style Grilled Tenderloin
Seasoned simply with coarse salt, these grilled steaks are tender and full of flavor.
Seasoned simply with coarse salt, these grilled steaks are tender and full of flavor.
Arroz Tapado con Carne - Covered Ground Beef and Rice
Try this Peruvian recipe for rice and seasoned ground beef. The rice is molded into a dome shape, and there's a hidden layer of ground beef and vegetables inside. It's comfort food, but the cool presentation makes it great for company.
Try this Peruvian recipe for rice and seasoned ground beef. The rice is molded into a dome shape, and there's a hidden layer of ground beef and vegetables inside. It's comfort food, but the cool presentation makes it great for company.
Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Steak, Red Beans & Rice
A classic Colombian dish, bandeja paisa is a meal for those with hearty appetites. Fried steak, red beans, rice, chicharron (fried pork rind), an arepa, and a fried egg are all served together on one (big) plate. It's certainly not a dieter's dish, but once in a while it's fun to indulge.
A classic Colombian dish, bandeja paisa is a meal for those with hearty appetites. Fried steak, red beans, rice, chicharron (fried pork rind), an arepa, and a fried egg are all served together on one (big) plate. It's certainly not a dieter's dish, but once in a while it's fun to indulge.