Articles Index
Maria Luisa Muffins - Citrus Muffins with Raspberry Jam
Elegant citrus muffins filled with a touch of raspberry jam.
Queso Fundido - Melted Cheese and Chorizo Dip
Chorizo sausage and melted cheese with onions makes a delicious warm appetizer.
Flatbread with Queso Fresco, Tomatoes, Rosemary, and Olives
A quick flatbread with toppings that works for dinner or as an appetizer.
Homemade Queso Fresco - Queso Fresco Casero
Delicious and creamy, queso fresco cheese is really easy to make at home.
Quinoa Veggie Burgers - Vegetarian "Hamburgers" with Quinoa and Beans
These veggie burgers are really good, and healthy too!
Coconut Alfajores with Pineapple and Strawberry Cream
These delicate alfajores are filled with coconut and strawberry cream.
Dulce de Leche Fudge with Salted Pecans
Rich caramel fudge with toasted salted pecans is an unbeatable combination.
Brazilian Strawberry Candy - Bicho-de-pé
Bicho-en-pé are pretty Brazilian strawberry candies, perfect for parties and special occasions.
High Protein Granola Bars - Quinoa Energy Bars
These crunchy/chewy energy bars will keep you going all day long, thanks to the protein boost of quinoa.
Green Goddess Arepa - Arepa con Palta y Choclo
A cheese arepa stuffed with avocado, corn, and edamame in a creamy cilantro dressing.
Quinoa Arepas - Arepas de Quinoa
Cooked quinoa grain gives these arepas a nutty flavor and extra protein.
Arepa Sandwich with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans and Spinach
A vegetarian arepa sandwich stuffed with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and spinach.
Venezuelan-style Arepas
Thick Venezuelan-style arepas (corncakes) are delicious, and make great sandwiches.
"Stuffed" Ham & Cheese Garbanzo Flatbread - Fainá Rellena con Jamón y Queso
This "pizza" made with garbanzo bean flour is called fainá, and is often alongside with more traditional pizza in Argentina and Uruguay.
High Protein Banana Bread - Queque de Platano
This rich tasting banana bread gets an extra boost of protein from quinoa and soy protein powder.
Picarones - Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Doughnuts
These light and crispy doughnut-like fried treats are sold as a snack or served for dessert in Peru and Chile. Picarones are amazingly good when freshly deep fried and drenched in a fruity, spiced syrup that compliments the squash and sweet potato flavors perfectly.
Pastel de Col Rizada - Kale and Onion Tart with Queso Fresco
A double-crusted tart filled with cooked kale and onions, queso fresco cheese, and eggs - perfect for brunch or supper
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, savory flank steak.
Covered Ground Beef and Rice - Arroz Tapado con Carne
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.
Tamale Pie - Pastel de Tamal
This tasty "tamale" pie is easy to make and hit with adults and kids alike.
Ham and Potato Croquettes - Croquetas de Jamon y Queso
Simple, satisfying croquettes made with mashed potatoes, ham, and cheese.
Passionfruit Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Tart and tropical passionfruit flavors this delectable cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping.
Torta Espanola - Potato and Onion Frittata
A layered tart of potatoes, onions, and eggs cooked in a skillet - a perfect one dish meal.
Pineapple Mango Glazed Spiral Cut Ham
Spiral cut hams are great for serving a crowd, and the addition of tropical pineapple and mango flavors turn an ordinary ham into a special occasion.
Spanish Tortilla with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon - Torta Espanola de Camote
This simple yet satisfying dish is a frittata-like meal of eggs and potatoes.