South American Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Pastelitos de Guayaba
These pretty guava pastries are easy as pie to prepare.
These pretty guava pastries are easy as pie to prepare.
Brazilian Menu
A collection of Brazilian recipes, from appetizer to dessert, to help you plan an authentic Brazilian meal.
A collection of Brazilian recipes, from appetizer to dessert, to help you plan an authentic Brazilian meal.
Argentinian Food
A list of traditional recipes from Argentina.
A list of traditional recipes from Argentina.
Chimichurri Sauce
A garlic and parsley sauce that always accompanies grilled steak in Argentine, chimichurri is also perfect as a marinade for beef or chicken.
A garlic and parsley sauce that always accompanies grilled steak in Argentine, chimichurri is also perfect as a marinade for beef or chicken.
Peruvian Food
A list of classic Peruvian recipes, including appetizers, drinks, main courses and desserts.
A list of classic Peruvian recipes, including appetizers, drinks, main courses and desserts.
Ceviche 101
An explanation of ceviche, its ingredients, and preparation. Try some recipes for traditional ceviche as well as trendy variations of this popular dish.
An explanation of ceviche, its ingredients, and preparation. Try some recipes for traditional ceviche as well as trendy variations of this popular dish.
Colombian Recipes
A list of traditional and modern recipes from Colombia.
A list of traditional and modern recipes from Colombia.
Venezuelan Food
A list of traditional and modern recipes from Venezuela.
A list of traditional and modern recipes from Venezuela.
Chilean Food
A list of classic Chilean recipes, including appetizers, drinks, main courses and desserts.
A list of classic Chilean recipes, including appetizers, drinks, main courses and desserts.
Basic Arepas
Arepas are corn cakes made from pre-cooked corn flour, water, and salt and cooked on a griddle. They're hugely popular in Venezuela and Colombia and make a great addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Arepas are corn cakes made from pre-cooked corn flour, water, and salt and cooked on a griddle. They're hugely popular in Venezuela and Colombia and make a great addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Roti
Roti is a grilled flatbread, and there are many variations of roti in the cuisines of Suriame, Guyana, and French Guiana.
Roti is a grilled flatbread, and there are many variations of roti in the cuisines of Suriame, Guyana, and French Guiana.
Pisco Sour
The classic preparation for the famous pisco sour cocktail.
The classic preparation for the famous pisco sour cocktail.
Ecuadorian Food
A list of tradition Ecuadorian recipes, including appetizers, main courses and desserts.
A list of tradition Ecuadorian recipes, including appetizers, main courses and desserts.
Pionono
Dulce de leche pionono is a delicious jelly roll cake filled with dulce de leche and whipped cream.
Dulce de leche pionono is a delicious jelly roll cake filled with dulce de leche and whipped cream.
Apple Empanadas
Empanadas don't always have to be savory. These dessert empanadas with a cinnamon apple filling and dulce de leche are a wonderful treat.
Empanadas don't always have to be savory. These dessert empanadas with a cinnamon apple filling and dulce de leche are a wonderful treat.
Best Dulce de Leche Desserts
A list of the best dessert recipes with dulce de leche, a caramel sauce popular in Latin America.
A list of the best dessert recipes with dulce de leche, a caramel sauce popular in Latin America.
Pupusas - Stuffed Tortillas
Pupusas are thick corn tortillas that are stuffed with cheese, beans and/or pork and cooked on a griddle.
Pupusas are thick corn tortillas that are stuffed with cheese, beans and/or pork and cooked on a griddle.
Best Empanada Dough
This slightly sweet empanada dough produces tender, golden empanadas.
This slightly sweet empanada dough produces tender, golden empanadas.
Brazilian Chicken Croquettes
Coxinhas are delicious fried chicken croquettes - a popular street food in Brazil.
Coxinhas are delicious fried chicken croquettes - a popular street food in Brazil.
Chicken Empanada Recipe
Chicken empanadas are easy and fun to make, and they are excellent for lunch boxes or for a snack on the go.
Chicken empanadas are easy and fun to make, and they are excellent for lunch boxes or for a snack on the go.
Caramel Cookies (Alfajores)
Alfajores are the quintessential street food in South America. They make a great afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.
Alfajores are the quintessential street food in South America. They make a great afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.
Pao de Queijo
These delicious cheese rolls from Brazil (pão de queijo) are made with cassava (tapioca) flour, which gives them their distinctive taste and texture. They're also gluten free.
These delicious cheese rolls from Brazil (pão de queijo) are made with cassava (tapioca) flour, which gives them their distinctive taste and texture. They're also gluten free.
Dulce de Leche - Caramel Sauce
Dulce de Leche (also known as manjar, manjar blanco, and arequipe ), is widely adored all over South
Dulce de Leche (also known as manjar, manjar blanco, and arequipe ), is widely adored all over South
Brazilian Party Chocolates
These little Brazilian chocolate candies, called brigadeiros, look like truffles, but are much simpler to make. Serve them in little paper cups for an elegant treat.
These little Brazilian chocolate candies, called brigadeiros, look like truffles, but are much simpler to make. Serve them in little paper cups for an elegant treat.
Intro to South American Food
Each South American country has a unique cuisine that was shaped by its history, geography, and culture. The result is an exciting variety of flavors and traditions.
Each South American country has a unique cuisine that was shaped by its history, geography, and culture. The result is an exciting variety of flavors and traditions.
Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Traditional street food from Brazil, these deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters are split and stuffed with caramelized onions and shrimp.
Traditional street food from Brazil, these deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters are split and stuffed with caramelized onions and shrimp.
Peruvian Spicy Cheesy Potatoes
Papa a la Huancaina is a traditional dish from the Peruvian town of Huancayo, and is enjoyed all over Peru. Boiled potatoes are sliced and drenched in a delicious cheese sauce made with yellow chile peppers, and garnished with slices of hard boiled egg and black olives.
Papa a la Huancaina is a traditional dish from the Peruvian town of Huancayo, and is enjoyed all over Peru. Boiled potatoes are sliced and drenched in a delicious cheese sauce made with yellow chile peppers, and garnished with slices of hard boiled egg and black olives.
Chilean Empanadas
These traditional Chilean empanadas have a delicious ground beef and onion filling.
These traditional Chilean empanadas have a delicious ground beef and onion filling.
Brazilian Black Beans
The savory black bean and meat stew known as feijoada is the national dish of Brazil, traditionally enjoyed for lunch on Saturday.
The savory black bean and meat stew known as feijoada is the national dish of Brazil, traditionally enjoyed for lunch on Saturday.
Dulce de Leche Step-by-Step
A step-by-step guide to making this essential Latin dessert. Dulce de leche is made by slowly caramalizing a mixture of milk and sugar. It's an important ingredient in many South American cakes, cookies, and pastries, and it's amazingly good when it's homemade.
A step-by-step guide to making this essential Latin dessert. Dulce de leche is made by slowly caramalizing a mixture of milk and sugar. It's an important ingredient in many South American cakes, cookies, and pastries, and it's amazingly good when it's homemade.
Salsa a la Huancaina
This sauce originates from the Andean region of Peru called Huancayo. It's made with queso fresco or farmer's cheese, onions, and yellow aji chile peppers.
This sauce originates from the Andean region of Peru called Huancayo. It's made with queso fresco or farmer's cheese, onions, and yellow aji chile peppers.
Empanadas Fritas de Queso
These are quick and easy empanadas with a simple melted cheese filling, but they are irresistible.
These are quick and easy empanadas with a simple melted cheese filling, but they are irresistible.
Venezuelan Arepas
Thick Venezuelan-style arepas (corncakes) are delicious, and make great sandwiches.
Thick Venezuelan-style arepas (corncakes) are delicious, and make great sandwiches.
Pulled Pork Carnitas
Carnitas are delicious pieces of pulled pork, perfect for tamales and arepas.
Carnitas are delicious pieces of pulled pork, perfect for tamales and arepas.
Arroz Chaufa Recipe
Arroz chaufa is the perfect quick supper dish, and a great way to reinvent leftover rice. Make it with leftover roast chicken, roast pork, or just whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Arroz chaufa is the perfect quick supper dish, and a great way to reinvent leftover rice. Make it with leftover roast chicken, roast pork, or just whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Mango Mousse Cake
This beautiful cake has layers of delicate sponge cake filled with sweet tart mango mousse.
This beautiful cake has layers of delicate sponge cake filled with sweet tart mango mousse.
Beef Empanadas Recipe
Empanadas are meat filled pastries, and Argentina is famous for them. They are many kind of empanadas, but this recipe for beef filled empanadas is from a region in Argentina called Tucumán.
Empanadas are meat filled pastries, and Argentina is famous for them. They are many kind of empanadas, but this recipe for beef filled empanadas is from a region in Argentina called Tucumán.
Milanesa - Fried Steak
Milanesas crispy fried pieces of thin-sliced meat, usually steak.
Milanesas crispy fried pieces of thin-sliced meat, usually steak.
Buñuelos
These delicious fritters are made from a dough of fresh farmer's cheese (queso fresco) and cornstarch, shaped into balls, and deep fried. They are delicious, and are only slightly sweet.
These delicious fritters are made from a dough of fresh farmer's cheese (queso fresco) and cornstarch, shaped into balls, and deep fried. They are delicious, and are only slightly sweet.
Fainá Pizza
Fainá is an Italian-style flatbread made from chickpea (garbanzo) flour that is popular in Uruguay and Argentina.
Fainá is an Italian-style flatbread made from chickpea (garbanzo) flour that is popular in Uruguay and Argentina.
Garlicky Collard Greens
Chopped collard greens sauteed in olive oil with garlic and onions make a perfect accompaniment to many meals, especially the classic Brazilian feijoada.
Chopped collard greens sauteed in olive oil with garlic and onions make a perfect accompaniment to many meals, especially the classic Brazilian feijoada.
Easy Tres Leches Cake
When you have a craving for tres leches cake but don’t have time to make it from scratch, try this version that starts with a cake mix.
When you have a craving for tres leches cake but don’t have time to make it from scratch, try this version that starts with a cake mix.
Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken
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.
Top 5 South American Desserts
A list of some of the most well-loved South American desserts. These are fun, easy recipes that will liven up any meal.
A list of some of the most well-loved South American desserts. These are fun, easy recipes that will liven up any meal.
Fried Yuca - Yuca Frita
Deep frying yuca is one of the best ways to enjoy the starchy, crispy texture of this edible root.
Deep frying yuca is one of the best ways to enjoy the starchy, crispy texture of this edible root.
Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche
This Ecuadorian-style ceviche has a delicious Latin-style cocktail sauce with lots of fresh lime juice and large kernel Andean corn.
This Ecuadorian-style ceviche has a delicious Latin-style cocktail sauce with lots of fresh lime juice and large kernel Andean corn.
Pisco
Information about Pisco, a popular brandy produced in Peru and Chile, most often enjoyed in the classic pisco sour cocktail.
Information about Pisco, a popular brandy produced in Peru and Chile, most often enjoyed in the classic pisco sour cocktail.
Chicken in Coconut Sauce
Sautéed chicken breasts in a creamy sauce made with coconut milk.
Sautéed chicken breasts in a creamy sauce made with coconut milk.
Ají Amarillo Sauce
A creamy sauce with a spicy kick made from aji amarillo chile peppers and queso fresco cheese.
A creamy sauce with a spicy kick made from aji amarillo chile peppers and queso fresco cheese.
Papa Rellena
Peruvian stuffed potatoes are mashed potatoes that are shaped around a center of seasoned ground beef and then fried golden brown.
Peruvian stuffed potatoes are mashed potatoes that are shaped around a center of seasoned ground beef and then fried golden brown.
Aji Amarillo
Aji amarillo is a South American hot yellow chile pepper that is used in many traditional dishes.
Aji amarillo is a South American hot yellow chile pepper that is used in many traditional dishes.
Honey Quinoa Bread Recipe
Honey quinoa bread is a moist, satisfying, high-protein bread. It has nutty texture that comes from the cooked grains of quinoa. It keeps very well, and is excellent toasted.
Honey quinoa bread is a moist, satisfying, high-protein bread. It has nutty texture that comes from the cooked grains of quinoa. It keeps very well, and is excellent toasted.
Patacones
Twice fried green plantain makes an outstanding appetizer, especially paired with aji amarillo sauce.
Twice fried green plantain makes an outstanding appetizer, especially paired with aji amarillo sauce.
Masarepa
Explanation of the special precooked corn flour that is used to make corn cakes called arepas, staple treats in Venezuela and Colombia.
Explanation of the special precooked corn flour that is used to make corn cakes called arepas, staple treats in Venezuela and Colombia.
Peruvian Stir-fried Beef
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.
Yellow Potatoes with Chicken
Causa is made with papas amarillas, yellow potatoes that resemble yukon golds. The potatoes are mashed and seasoned with lime juice and aji amarillo ( yellow chile pepper), layered with chicken or tuna salad and slices of avocado, and garnished with parsley and black olives.
Causa is made with papas amarillas, yellow potatoes that resemble yukon golds. The potatoes are mashed and seasoned with lime juice and aji amarillo ( yellow chile pepper), layered with chicken or tuna salad and slices of avocado, and garnished with parsley and black olives.
Passion Fruit Mousse Cake
This passion fruit mousse cake recipe is both simple and elegant, with its layers of passion fruit mousse, vanilla sponge cake, and whipped cream.
This passion fruit mousse cake recipe is both simple and elegant, with its layers of passion fruit mousse, vanilla sponge cake, and whipped cream.
Pandebono
Pandebono is delicious cheese bread from Colombia made from cornmeal (masarepa) and tapioca flour, as well as farmer's cheese and eggs.
Pandebono is delicious cheese bread from Colombia made from cornmeal (masarepa) and tapioca flour, as well as farmer's cheese and eggs.
Calzones Rotos
The Latin American word for underwear - calzones - used to be a great source of amusement (and confusion)
The Latin American word for underwear - calzones - used to be a great source of amusement (and confusion)
Easy Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons are an excellent way to use up leftover bread.
Homemade croutons are an excellent way to use up leftover bread.
Pasta Frola = Quince Tart
A pretty cookie tart filled with dulce de membrillo (quince paste).
A pretty cookie tart filled with dulce de membrillo (quince paste).
Surinamese Food
The cuisine of Suriname is as diverse as the country's population.
The cuisine of Suriname is as diverse as the country's population.
Kibe
Kibes are a popular Brazilian fried beef and bulgur wheat snack with Middle Eastern origins.
Kibes are a popular Brazilian fried beef and bulgur wheat snack with Middle Eastern origins.
Churros Recipe
Churros are a type of doughnut with a distinctive tube shape and a delicious crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside, sugary, cinnamony taste. Churros are quick to make, and can be filled with dulce de leche, chocolate, or pastry cream for an extra treat.
Churros are a type of doughnut with a distinctive tube shape and a delicious crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside, sugary, cinnamony taste. Churros are quick to make, and can be filled with dulce de leche, chocolate, or pastry cream for an extra treat.
Empadinhas de Palmito
Empadinhas de palmito are Brazilian-style empanadas. This version has a delicious filling of creamed hearts of palm, onions, and black olives.
Empadinhas de palmito are Brazilian-style empanadas. This version has a delicious filling of creamed hearts of palm, onions, and black olives.
Aloo Curry
Aloo curry are easy to make curried potatoes with great flavor.
Aloo curry are easy to make curried potatoes with great flavor.
Arroz con Pollo
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, which makes 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, which makes a tasty variation known as yellow chicken with rice.
Picarones
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.
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.
Coconut Fish 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.
Venezuelan Tizana
This refreshing Venezuelan fruit drink is like a tropical version of sangria.
This refreshing Venezuelan fruit drink is like a tropical version of sangria.
Black Welsh Fruitcake
Black welsh cake, or torta negra galesa, is a traditional recipe of the Welsh settlers in the Chubut river region of Patagonia. It's a delicious fruitcake that keeps very well - even nonfruitcake eaters enjoy this cake.
Black welsh cake, or torta negra galesa, is a traditional recipe of the Welsh settlers in the Chubut river region of Patagonia. It's a delicious fruitcake that keeps very well - even nonfruitcake eaters enjoy this cake.
Bahian-style Fish Stew
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.
Shrimp Ceviche
This shrimp ceviche with mango and avocado tastes cool, bright, and refresing. It's great as a appetizer or a light lunch.
This shrimp ceviche with mango and avocado tastes cool, bright, and refresing. It's great as a appetizer or a light lunch.
Colombian-style Empanadas
These appetizer-size empanadas have a cornmeal crust and tasty filling made of beef and potatoes.
These appetizer-size empanadas have a cornmeal crust and tasty filling made of beef and potatoes.
Ecuadorian Potato Cakes
These potato cakes from Ecuador (llapingachos) are stuffed with white farmer's cheese and served with a simple but delicious peanut sauce.
These potato cakes from Ecuador (llapingachos) are stuffed with white farmer's cheese and served with a simple but delicious peanut sauce.
Homemade Queso Fresco
Delicious and creamy, queso fresco cheese is really easy to make at home.
Delicious and creamy, queso fresco cheese is really easy to make at home.
Venezuelan Steak with Black Be
Pabellon criollo is a traditional beans and rice dish from Venezuela, with seasoned black beans, white rice, and tender, savory flank steak.
Pabellon criollo is a traditional beans and rice dish from Venezuela, with seasoned black beans, white rice, and tender, savory flank steak.
Humitas
Humitas are made by steaming seasoned fresh ground corn inside corn husks. They are lovely to look at and delicious to eat.
Humitas are made by steaming seasoned fresh ground corn inside corn husks. They are lovely to look at and delicious to eat.
Bien Me Sabe
Bien me sabe is a rich coconut cake with layers of cream and meringue.
Bien me sabe is a rich coconut cake with layers of cream and meringue.
Manchego Cheese and Quince Pas
This famous little combination of aged cheese and sweet quince paste makes a quick and elegant appetizer for any occasion.
This famous little combination of aged cheese and sweet quince paste makes a quick and elegant appetizer for any occasion.
Tallarines Verdes
South American noodles with a fresh spinach and basil sauce.
South American noodles with a fresh spinach and basil sauce.
Salsa Criolla
This onion relish is a traditional accompaniment to many Peruvian dishes, and is also great on sandwiches.
This onion relish is a traditional accompaniment to many Peruvian dishes, and is also great on sandwiches.
Venezuelan Quesillo
Venezuelans love flan, also called quesillo - a pudding-like creamy dessert with lots of caramel.
Venezuelans love flan, also called quesillo - a pudding-like creamy dessert with lots of caramel.
Brazilian Pizza
South Americans have enthusiastically adopted pizza into their national cuisines, adding their own flavors and style. Brazilians are particularly creative with this Italian treat.
South Americans have enthusiastically adopted pizza into their national cuisines, adding their own flavors and style. Brazilians are particularly creative with this Italian treat.
Tequenos
Tequenos are a popular Venezuelan snack of fried cheese wrapped in a crispy dough.
Tequenos are a popular Venezuelan snack of fried cheese wrapped in a crispy dough.
Chilean Beef & Corn Casserole
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.
Natilla
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.
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken and vegetables seasoned with cumin and hot peppers and grilled on skewers. The chicken comes out tender and flavorful every time. This makes a great appetizer when served in smaller portions.
Marinated chicken and vegetables seasoned with cumin and hot peppers and grilled on skewers. The chicken comes out tender and flavorful every time. This makes a great appetizer when served in smaller portions.
Brazilian Shrimp 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.
Pebre
A spicy chile pepper condiment to accompany Chilean food.
A spicy chile pepper condiment to accompany Chilean food.
Quinoa Risotto
Quinotto is the clever hybrid name (quinoa + risotto) of this rich and creamy dish. Quinoa is a high
Quinotto is the clever hybrid name (quinoa + risotto) of this rich and creamy dish. Quinoa is a high
Pizza a Caballo
A popular way to eat pizza in Argentina and Uruguay in which the pizza is topped with a thin slice of fainá (garbanzo flatbread).
A popular way to eat pizza in Argentina and Uruguay in which the pizza is topped with a thin slice of fainá (garbanzo flatbread).
Colombian Coconut Rice
This savory coconut rice has the delicious caramel flavor of toasted coconut and sweet raisins.
This savory coconut rice has the delicious caramel flavor of toasted coconut and sweet raisins.
Farofa
Farofa is an essential condiment to many Brazilian dishes. It's made with manioc meal, or the ground root of the cassava or manioc plant.
Farofa is an essential condiment to many Brazilian dishes. It's made with manioc meal, or the ground root of the cassava or manioc plant.
Sopaipillas
These Chilean-syle sopaipillas are delicious fried rounds of pumpkin dough soaked in a spiced syrup.
These Chilean-syle sopaipillas are delicious fried rounds of pumpkin dough soaked in a spiced syrup.
Chifles
Chifles are a popular snack in South America. They are made by frying thin slices of the starchy yellow fruit called plantain, a firmer, less sweet cousin of the banana.
Chifles are a popular snack in South America. They are made by frying thin slices of the starchy yellow fruit called plantain, a firmer, less sweet cousin of the banana.
Mil Hojas de Manjar
The perfect quick summer dessert, mil hojas can be dressed up with fruit or pastry cream, or simple fill the layers of puff pastry with dulce de leche.
The perfect quick summer dessert, mil hojas can be dressed up with fruit or pastry cream, or simple fill the layers of puff pastry with dulce de leche.
Tortas Fritas
Argentinians and Uruguayans alike enjoy these fried circles of dough in the afternoon with yerba mate tea.
Argentinians and Uruguayans alike enjoy these fried circles of dough in the afternoon with yerba mate tea.
Everything about Empanadas
All about making empanadas, including traditional empanada recipes from different South American countries.
All about making empanadas, including traditional empanada recipes from different South American countries.
Risoles
Risoles are an popular snack in Brazil. They are small fried croquettes filled with creamy chicken and cheese.
Risoles are an popular snack in Brazil. They are small fried croquettes filled with creamy chicken and cheese.
Brazilian Coconut Flan
This recipe for quindim, a Brazilian coconut flan or custard, can be made in one large pan, or as individual mini-flans.
This recipe for quindim, a Brazilian coconut flan or custard, can be made in one large pan, or as individual mini-flans.
Venezuelan Cocada
This sweet coconut smoothie is a popular Venezuelan treat.
This sweet coconut smoothie is a popular Venezuelan treat.
Peruvian Cilantro Chicken
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.
Pasticho Venezolano
Pasicho is a Venezuelan lasagna-like dish with lots of creamy bechamel sauce in addition to the tomato sauce and beef.
Pasicho is a Venezuelan lasagna-like dish with lots of creamy bechamel sauce in addition to the tomato sauce and beef.
Mazamorra Morada
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
Guasacaca
Guasacaca is a popular relish in Venezuela, served with grilled meats and fried foods.
Guasacaca is a popular relish in Venezuela, served with grilled meats and fried foods.
Marinated Beef Kabobs
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.
Suspiro de Limeña
A classic Peruvian dessert made with manjar blanco (dulce de leche) and a port meringue.
A classic Peruvian dessert made with manjar blanco (dulce de leche) and a port meringue.
Quinoa Energy Bars
These crunchy/chewy energy bars will keep you going all day long, thanks to the protein boost of quinoa.
These crunchy/chewy energy bars will keep you going all day long, thanks to the protein boost of quinoa.
Cachitos
Cachitos are a Venezuelan breakfast treat - a delicious crescent roll filled with ham.
Cachitos are a Venezuelan breakfast treat - a delicious crescent roll filled with ham.
Torta Espanola
A layered tart of potatoes, onions, and eggs cooked in a skillet - a perfect one dish meal.
A layered tart of potatoes, onions, and eggs cooked in a skillet - a perfect one dish meal.
Torta de Choclo
Torta de choclo is a sweet soufflé-like corn bread from Colombia.
Torta de choclo is a sweet soufflé-like corn bread from Colombia.
Perico - Scrambled Eggs
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.
Pisco Sour Frozen
The famous Pisco Sour is a Peruvian adaptation of a whiskey sour. Pisco Sours are made from the grape distilled brandy called Pisco and tart South American key limes. It is a popular cocktail in both Peru and Chile. The frozen version is made in a blender with crushed ice.
The famous Pisco Sour is a Peruvian adaptation of a whiskey sour. Pisco Sours are made from the grape distilled brandy called Pisco and tart South American key limes. It is a popular cocktail in both Peru and Chile. The frozen version is made in a blender with crushed ice.
Milanesa Napolitana
Milanesa napolitana is an Argentinian favorite - breaded fried steak topped with ham, tomato sauce, and cheese.
Milanesa napolitana is an Argentinian favorite - breaded fried steak topped with ham, tomato sauce, and cheese.
Tacu Tacu
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.
Mandocas - Fried Cornbread
Mandocas are fried rings of sweet cornmeal, green plantains, and cheese.
Mandocas are fried rings of sweet cornmeal, green plantains, and cheese.
Quick Chicken Stir Fry
This Peruvian-style chicken stir fry has onions, bell peppers, and fried potatoes - a Latin-Asian fusion dish that's sure to please.
This Peruvian-style chicken stir fry has onions, bell peppers, and fried potatoes - a Latin-Asian fusion dish that's sure to please.
Provoleta
Provoleta is grilled provolone cheese, and Argentinian specialty.
Provoleta is grilled provolone cheese, and Argentinian specialty.
Chicharrón Shredded Pork
In El Salvador, chicharron is seasoned shredded pork, used to fill pupusas, or thick corn tortillas.
In El Salvador, chicharron is seasoned shredded pork, used to fill pupusas, or thick corn tortillas.
Grilled Tenderloin Steaks
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.
Carbonada Criolla
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.
Lucuma Ice Cream
Lucuma is an unusual fruit from the Andean region of South America with a distinctive, aromatic sweet flavor. It's popular in many desserts, but lucuma ice cream is one of South America's best kept secrets. If you come across some frozen lucuma pulp at your local Latin market, try this ice cream. You will not be disappointed.
Lucuma is an unusual fruit from the Andean region of South America with a distinctive, aromatic sweet flavor. It's popular in many desserts, but lucuma ice cream is one of South America's best kept secrets. If you come across some frozen lucuma pulp at your local Latin market, try this ice cream. You will not be disappointed.
Papas Chorreadas
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.
Carne Asada
Colombian-style grilled flank steak with a citrus marinade.
Colombian-style grilled flank steak with a citrus marinade.
Brazilian-style Rice
This is a delicious way to make rice that is popular in Brazil. Tomato and onions are sautéed in oil before adding the rice and water.
This is a delicious way to make rice that is popular in Brazil. Tomato and onions are sautéed in oil before adding the rice and water.
Charquican - Chilean Beef Stew
Charquican is a delicious beef stew that is traditionally made with dried beef (charqui), squash, and potatoes.
Charquican is a delicious beef stew that is traditionally made with dried beef (charqui), squash, and potatoes.
All about Empanadas
All about making empanadas, including traditional empanada recipes from different South American countries.
All about making empanadas, including traditional empanada recipes from different South American countries.
Venezuelan Golfeados
These delicious Venezuelan sweet rolls have a sweet molasses flavor.
These delicious Venezuelan sweet rolls have a sweet molasses flavor.
Arepas de Choclo
Arepas are corn griddle cakes made with a special ground corn. These arepas feature sweet corn and queso fresco.
Arepas are corn griddle cakes made with a special ground corn. These arepas feature sweet corn and queso fresco.
Andean Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs are an important source of protein in the Andean region, and are a very traditional Peruvian food dating back to pre-Colonial times.
Guinea pigs are an important source of protein in the Andean region, and are a very traditional Peruvian food dating back to pre-Colonial times.
Cuca de Banana
Cuca de banana is a rich Brazilian coffee cake with bananas and a crumb topping.
Cuca de banana is a rich Brazilian coffee cake with bananas and a crumb topping.
Brazilian Rice Fritters
These Brazilian fried rice croquettes are an excellent way to enjoy leftover rice.
These Brazilian fried rice croquettes are an excellent way to enjoy leftover rice.
Cuatro Leches Cupcakes
Intensely delicious cuatro leches cupcakes are soaked with three kinds of milk, like tres leches cake, and then filled with a dulce de leche surprise center.
Intensely delicious cuatro leches cupcakes are soaked with three kinds of milk, like tres leches cake, and then filled with a dulce de leche surprise center.
Quinoa, A Super Grain
Quinoa, prized by the Incas and cultivated for thousands of years in the Andes, is a nutritious and tasty addition to many dishes. Learn about this healthy grain and try some recipes.
Quinoa, prized by the Incas and cultivated for thousands of years in the Andes, is a nutritious and tasty addition to many dishes. Learn about this healthy grain and try some recipes.
Potato Cheese Soup
A hearty, cheesy, traditional potato soup from Ecuador.
A hearty, cheesy, traditional potato soup from Ecuador.
Queso Fresco and Queso Blanco
: The terms queso fresco ("fresh cheese") and queso blanco ("white cheese") are often used interchangeably,
: The terms queso fresco ("fresh cheese") and queso blanco ("white cheese") are often used interchangeably,
Aji Panca
A type of aji, or chile pepper, used in certain Peruvian dishes.
A type of aji, or chile pepper, used in certain Peruvian dishes.
Quick & Easy Quinoa Bread
A quick and easy bread machine recipe for bread made with the nutritious Andean grain called quinoa.
A quick and easy bread machine recipe for bread made with the nutritious Andean grain called quinoa.
Hallullas
Hallullas are a popular Chilean bread, perfect for ham and cheese sandwiches.
Hallullas are a popular Chilean bread, perfect for ham and cheese sandwiches.
Corn Salad with Queso Fresco
A nutritious and healthy salad with simple fresh ingredients and minimal dressing.
A nutritious and healthy salad with simple fresh ingredients and minimal dressing.
Picada Argentina
Host an Argentinian-style gathering and serve a picada - a meal of cured meats and cheeses for everyone to share.
Host an Argentinian-style gathering and serve a picada - a meal of cured meats and cheeses for everyone to share.
Sorrentinos
Sorrentinos are circle-shaped raviolis stuffed with ham and cheese and ricotta - an Argentinian specialty.
Sorrentinos are circle-shaped raviolis stuffed with ham and cheese and ricotta - an Argentinian specialty.
Bean and Corn Soup
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.
Lomo al Trapo
Tender, delicious tenderloin steak roasted in a salt crust.
Tender, delicious tenderloin steak roasted in a salt crust.
South American Bite-Size Desse
A collection of recipes for small bite size dessert treats, perfect for passing around at a party or for giving as gifts.
A collection of recipes for small bite size dessert treats, perfect for passing around at a party or for giving as gifts.
Quinoa Oatmeal Power Cookies
These quinoa oatmeal cookies are made with delicious quinoa, a high protein grain from the Andes.
These quinoa oatmeal cookies are made with delicious quinoa, a high protein grain from the Andes.
Maná Recipe
Maná is a candy, kind of like fondant, made from eggs, sugar and milk. It can be molded into fruit shaped candies, and can also be rolled out and used to cover a cake.
Maná is a candy, kind of like fondant, made from eggs, sugar and milk. It can be molded into fruit shaped candies, and can also be rolled out and used to cover a cake.
Skillet Carne Asada
An inndoor version of tasty carne asada, this seasoned flank steak is quickly seared in a skillet.
An inndoor version of tasty carne asada, this seasoned flank steak is quickly seared in a skillet.
Popped Quinoa and Amaranth
Quinoa and amaranth are high protein grains that can popped like popcorn for a nutritious snack.
Quinoa and amaranth are high protein grains that can popped like popcorn for a nutritious snack.