South American Food: Most Popular Articles
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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.
Best Empanada Dough
This slightly sweet empanada dough produces tender, golden empanadas.
This slightly sweet empanada dough produces tender, golden empanadas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Stuffed Potatoes
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.
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.
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.
Dulce de Leche - Caramel Sauce
Dulce de leche ("candy from milk") is a delicious thick dessert topping made by caramelizing milk and sugar. It has a distinct sweet butterscotch taste that goes well with many flavors. You can buy ready-made dulce de leche, but the homemade kind is irresistible.
Dulce de leche ("candy from milk") is a delicious thick dessert topping made by caramelizing milk and sugar. It has a distinct sweet butterscotch taste that goes well with many flavors. You can buy ready-made dulce de leche, but the homemade kind is irresistible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ham & Cheese Empanadas
This recipe uses a short cut - purchased frozen puff pastry dough - that compliments the creamy ham and cheese perfectly.
This recipe uses a short cut - purchased frozen puff pastry dough - that compliments the creamy ham and cheese perfectly.
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.
Milanesa - Fried Steak
Milanesas crispy fried pieces of thin-sliced meat, usually steak.
Milanesas crispy fried pieces of thin-sliced meat, usually steak.
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.
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.
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.
Tres Leches Cake
The well known Tres Leches cake gets its name from the three kinds of milk that are used to make it: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk or cream. Popular throughout South America, tres leches is a sponge cake soaked with the three kinds of milk and topped with whipped cream.
The well known Tres Leches cake gets its name from the three kinds of milk that are used to make it: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk or cream. Popular throughout South America, tres leches is a sponge cake soaked with the three kinds of milk and topped with whipped cream.
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.
Mazamorra Morada
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
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.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This pumpkin soup is smooth and creamy, with a touch of chile pepper and queso fresco to liven it up.
This pumpkin soup is smooth and creamy, with a touch of chile pepper and queso fresco to liven it up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top Five Breakfasts
Best picks for an authentic South American breakfast. Try them all!
Best picks for an authentic South American breakfast. Try them all!
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.
How to Make Humitas
Humitas are the Andian version of Mexican tamales. Sweet fresh corn is ground blended with milk, cooked in oil, then wrapped in the husks and steamed. Learn how to make humitas with this step by step photo guide.
Humitas are the Andian version of Mexican tamales. Sweet fresh corn is ground blended with milk, cooked in oil, then wrapped in the husks and steamed. Learn how to make humitas with this step by step photo guide.
Potato Bread
This recipe for potato rolls makes soft, slightly sweet dinner rolls. The mashed potatoes added to the dough help keep the rolls soft for several days.
This recipe for potato rolls makes soft, slightly sweet dinner rolls. The mashed potatoes added to the dough help keep the rolls soft for several days.
Quince Paste
Quince paste is a sweet candy made from the delicious apple-like quince fruit. Quince paste is delicious served with cheese.
Quince paste is a sweet candy made from the delicious apple-like quince fruit. Quince paste is delicious served with cheese.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wawas
Tantawawas are special breads made in Andean countries such as Peru and Ecuador to celebrate All Saints Day (Día de Todos Santos, Día de los Muertos).
Tantawawas are special breads made in Andean countries such as Peru and Ecuador to celebrate All Saints Day (Día de Todos Santos, Día de los Muertos).
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.
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.
Anise Seed Rolls
Anis is a popular ingredient in South American desserts and baked goods. These small, slightly sweet rolls have a soft texture, and make a great afternoon snack with tea or coffee.
Anis is a popular ingredient in South American desserts and baked goods. These small, slightly sweet rolls have a soft texture, and make a great afternoon snack with tea or coffee.
Colombian Red Beans and Rice
This is quick version of the traditional Colombian red beans and rice, using canned beans in order to skip the overnight soaking and long cooking.
This is quick version of the traditional Colombian red beans and rice, using canned beans in order to skip the overnight soaking and long cooking.
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Try this easy recipe for a rich chocolate tres leches cake. The recipe calls for a devil’s food cake mix to save time, but you can use any dense chocolate cake, or even a chocolate sponge cake.
Try this easy recipe for a rich chocolate tres leches cake. The recipe calls for a devil’s food cake mix to save time, but you can use any dense chocolate cake, or even a chocolate sponge cake.
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.
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.
Croquetas de Quinua
Delicious ham and parmesan cheese croquettes made with the Andean grain quinoa.
Delicious ham and parmesan cheese croquettes made with the Andean grain quinoa.
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.
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.
Humitas
Humitas are made by steaming seasoned fresh ground corn inside the husks. They are lovely to look at and delicious to eat.
Humitas are made by steaming seasoned fresh ground corn inside the husks. They are lovely to look at and delicious to eat.
Spinach and Cheese Empanadas
These flaky empanada pastries are filled with a creamy cheese sauce and spinach.
These flaky empanada pastries are filled with a creamy cheese sauce and spinach.
Stuffed Red 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Easy RIce Pudding with Raisins
This classic rice pudding is popular throughout Latin America.
This classic rice pudding is popular throughout Latin America.
Chocolate Alfajores
One of the best variations on a traditional alfajor sandwich cookie, chocolate is added to both the cookie dough and to the filling. The result is a decadent chocolate treat.
One of the best variations on a traditional alfajor sandwich cookie, chocolate is added to both the cookie dough and to the filling. The result is a decadent chocolate treat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dulce de Leche Cake Truffles
Cake truffles are bite-size balls of cake mixed with icing, and dipped in chocolate or more icing.
Cake truffles are bite-size balls of cake mixed with icing, and dipped in chocolate or more icing.
Beef Stew in a Pumpkin Shell
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.
Colombian Aji Salsa
Aji is a flavorful hot pepper sauce that is an essential condiment to Colombian food.
Aji is a flavorful hot pepper sauce that is an essential condiment to Colombian food.
Fried Yuca Balls
Mashed yuca (also known as cassava or manioc root) is shaped into bite-size balls with a piece of queso fresco in the center, then rolled in bread crumbs and fried until crispy. Serve them with salsa huancaína, a spicy cheese dipping sauce.
Mashed yuca (also known as cassava or manioc root) is shaped into bite-size balls with a piece of queso fresco in the center, then rolled in bread crumbs and fried until crispy. Serve them with salsa huancaína, a spicy cheese dipping sauce.
Passion Fruit Mousse
Passion fruit (maracuyá) is native to South America, and is a favorite dessert ingredient. This tropical summer mousse can be prepared as a molded cake with a macadamia coconut base, or served in individual parfait glasses with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Passion fruit (maracuyá) is native to South America, and is a favorite dessert ingredient. This tropical summer mousse can be prepared as a molded cake with a macadamia coconut base, or served in individual parfait glasses with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Covered Rice with Ground Beef
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.
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.
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.
Bojo Cake
Bojo is a sweet, rich flourless cake made from coconut and grated cassava (yuca).
Bojo is a sweet, rich flourless cake made from coconut and grated cassava (yuca).
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.
Green Chicken with Rice
This classic South American chicken and rice dish has many variations. This one has cilantro, giving it a beautiful green color and distinctive flavor. This step by step guide will show you exactly how to make this basic recipe. Everyone has their own version of this dish, and once you know learn how to make it, you won't even need a recipe.
This classic South American chicken and rice dish has many variations. This one has cilantro, giving it a beautiful green color and distinctive flavor. This step by step guide will show you exactly how to make this basic recipe. Everyone has their own version of this dish, and once you know learn how to make it, you won't even need a recipe.
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.
Tropical Sushi Roll
This sushi roll is popular in the Japanese restaurants in Peru. It's a sushi roll with the tropical flavors of mango and passion fruit. It's different and delicious.
This sushi roll is popular in the Japanese restaurants in Peru. It's a sushi roll with the tropical flavors of mango and passion fruit. It's different and delicious.
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.
Lima Bean Salad
Enjoy this lima bean salad made with tender lima beans, onions, and tomatoes tossed in a lime juice vinaigrette.
Enjoy this lima bean salad made with tender lima beans, onions, and tomatoes tossed in a lime juice vinaigrette.
Pisco Sour
The famous Pisco Sour is a Peruvian adaptation of a whiskey sour. Pisco Sours are made from the grape distilled brandy called [link url=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/southamerica/a/CulPisco.htm]Pisco[/link] 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 [link url=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/southamerica/a/CulPisco.htm]Pisco[/link] 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.
Dahl Puri Lentil Flatbread
Dhal Puri is an East Indian-style flatbread with a filling of seasoned lentils.
Dhal Puri is an East Indian-style flatbread with a filling of seasoned lentils.
Quinoa and Cranberry Pilaf
Cranberries, cinnamon and cumin spice up this deliciously aromatic pilaf. Great with bread and salad as a meatless main course, or alongside chicken or fish.
Cranberries, cinnamon and cumin spice up this deliciously aromatic pilaf. Great with bread and salad as a meatless main course, or alongside chicken or fish.
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.
Brazilian Rice Balls
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.
Holiday Cookie Recipes
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.
Hogao
Hogao is a tomato and onion based sauce enjoyed as a condiment and a seasoning for many Colombian dishes.
Hogao is a tomato and onion based sauce enjoyed as a condiment and a seasoning for many Colombian dishes.
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.
Passion Fruit Muffins
These passion fruit muffins have two delicious tropical flavors folded into the batter: pineapple and passion fruit. They are topped with chopped Brazil nuts, brown sugar, and a sweet passion fruit glaze.
These passion fruit muffins have two delicious tropical flavors folded into the batter: pineapple and passion fruit. They are topped with chopped Brazil nuts, brown sugar, and a sweet passion fruit glaze.
Basic White Rice
Here's a simple yet delicious recipe for making rice. First some garlic is sautéd in oil, and then the water and rice are added. This simple extra step makes an enormous difference in flavor.
Here's a simple yet delicious recipe for making rice. First some garlic is sautéd in oil, and then the water and rice are added. This simple extra step makes an enormous difference in flavor.
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.
Arepa Sandwich with Chicken
Reina pepiada is a popular arepa sandwich made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and chopped avocado.
Reina pepiada is a popular arepa sandwich made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and chopped avocado.
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.
Chicken in Puff Pastry
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.
Venezuelan-style Guacamole
A chunky-style guacamole from Venezuela to serve with grilled meats.
A chunky-style guacamole from Venezuela to serve with grilled meats.
Flank Steak with Bean & Rice
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.
Chivito
The chivito is a meatlover's sandwich from Uruguay that will sate any appetite.
The chivito is a meatlover's sandwich from Uruguay that will sate any appetite.
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.
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.
Dhal
These East Indian dish made its way to the South American countries of Suriname and Guyana, where some tropical touches were added.
These East Indian dish made its way to the South American countries of Suriname and Guyana, where some tropical touches were added.
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.
Cancha Popcorn
Cancha is the homemade Andean version of corn nuts. It's made from a special variety of corn called maiz chulpe, which pops without puffing up.
Cancha is the homemade Andean version of corn nuts. It's made from a special variety of corn called maiz chulpe, which pops without puffing up.
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.
Passion Fruit & Chocolate Cake
This passion fruit cake has layers of passion fruit mousse, sponge cake, and rich dark chocolate ganache icing.
This passion fruit cake has layers of passion fruit mousse, sponge cake, and rich dark chocolate ganache icing.
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.
Bakabana
A Surinamese dish with Indonesian influence, baka bana is battered, fried plantian served with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping.
A Surinamese dish with Indonesian influence, baka bana is battered, fried plantian served with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping.
Arepas de Queso
These cheesy corn cakes are cooked in butter on a griddle. They make an excellent breakfast treat or an afternoon snack with coffee.
These cheesy corn cakes are cooked in butter on a griddle. They make an excellent breakfast treat or an afternoon snack with coffee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South American Empanadas
Information about South American empanadas, including recipes from different regions of South America.
Information about South American empanadas, including recipes from different regions of South America.
Chicken Soup with Potatoes
Sancocho has many forms in South American cooking, but it's usually a clear broth soup made with chicken and root vegetables. This version has sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, onions, carrots and leeks.
Sancocho has many forms in South American cooking, but it's usually a clear broth soup made with chicken and root vegetables. This version has sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, onions, carrots and leeks.
Sopa Paraguaya
Serve this dense, savory corn bread with soup or stew, or enjoy it toasted with butter.
Serve this dense, savory corn bread with soup or stew, or enjoy it toasted with butter.
Aloo Curry
Aloo curry are easy to make curried potatoes with great flavor.
Aloo curry are easy to make curried potatoes with great flavor.
Limonada Frozen
A popular frozen drink made with the small acidic key limes found all over South America. More tart than lemonade, cold and refreshing, this drink is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.
A popular frozen drink made with the small acidic key limes found all over South America. More tart than lemonade, cold and refreshing, this drink is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.
Passionfruit Chocolate Cheesec
Tart and tropical passionfruit flavors this delectable cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping.
Tart and tropical passionfruit flavors this delectable cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping.
Passion Fruit Sauce
A tart, savory passion fruit sauce to accompany chicken or fish.
A tart, savory passion fruit sauce to accompany chicken or fish.
Ensalada de Chuchu
Chayote (chuchu in Brazil) is an interesting vegetable that is delicious in salads, like this one with cubes of roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, and lima beans.
Chayote (chuchu in Brazil) is an interesting vegetable that is delicious in salads, like this one with cubes of roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, and lima beans.
Coca Cola Rice
This dish sounds like it might be a dessert recipe, something like rice pudding, but it's actually a savory side dish that goes well fish, chicken, and pork.
This dish sounds like it might be a dessert recipe, something like rice pudding, but it's actually a savory side dish that goes well fish, chicken, and pork.
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.
Dulce de Leche Sheet Cake
Texas sheet cake tweaked with some delicious Latin flavors, such as a hint of cinnamon, and dulce de leche caramel pecan frosting.
Texas sheet cake tweaked with some delicious Latin flavors, such as a hint of cinnamon, and dulce de leche caramel pecan frosting.
Vegetarian Ceviche Salad
The flavors of ceviche in salad form, with fresh mozzarella cheese in place of seafood.
The flavors of ceviche in salad form, with fresh mozzarella cheese in place of seafood.
Aji Sauces
Peruvian chicken take out is a delicious option for busy nights.
Peruvian chicken take out is a delicious option for busy nights.
Coconut Tres Leches Layer Cake
Coconut tres leches cake is a delicious moist cake, soaked with a mixture of condensed milk, cream, and coconut milk.
Coconut tres leches cake is a delicious moist cake, soaked with a mixture of condensed milk, cream, and coconut milk.
Mango Mousse Parfait
A light and airy mousse made with fresh or frozen mango and a touch of lime is the perfect summer dessert.
A light and airy mousse made with fresh or frozen mango and a touch of lime is the perfect summer dessert.
Marzipan Candy
These marzipan candies, with pecan halves and a crunchy candy shell, are elegant and delicious treats.
These marzipan candies, with pecan halves and a crunchy candy shell, are elegant and delicious treats.
Stuffed Turkey
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.
South American Cheese Breads
These breads from Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay have many things in common, but each one is unique and calls for very specific ingredients. Learn about the specialy ingredients in these popular breads and how to find them.
These breads from Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay have many things in common, but each one is unique and calls for very specific ingredients. Learn about the specialy ingredients in these popular breads and how to find them.
Tropical Fruit Trifle
Tropical fruit, vanilla and banana cream pudding, passion fruit pound cake, and whipped cream make up the layers of this extravagant yet easy fruit trifle.
Tropical fruit, vanilla and banana cream pudding, passion fruit pound cake, and whipped cream make up the layers of this extravagant yet easy fruit trifle.
Dulce de Leche Magic Bars
These rich cookie squares have the perfect mix of creamy dulce de leche (milk caramel), candied nuts, chocolate, and caramel on top of a delicious cookie crust.
These rich cookie squares have the perfect mix of creamy dulce de leche (milk caramel), candied nuts, chocolate, and caramel on top of a delicious cookie crust.
Cinnamon rolls
This easy recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls uses two kinds of potatoes - regular white potatoes and sweet potatoes. It's definitely worth the extra effort - the cinnamon rolls are soft and tender and stay that way for several days.
This easy recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls uses two kinds of potatoes - regular white potatoes and sweet potatoes. It's definitely worth the extra effort - the cinnamon rolls are soft and tender and stay that way for several days.
Queso Fresco and Queso Blanco
Queso freso (literally "fresh cheese") is a white crumbly cow's milk cheese frequently used in South American cooking.
Queso freso (literally "fresh cheese") is a white crumbly cow's milk cheese frequently used in South American cooking.
Dulce de Leche Whoopie Pies
The alfajor cookie meets the whoopie pie in this yummy treat of chocolate cookies sandwiched with a caramel dulce de leche filling.
The alfajor cookie meets the whoopie pie in this yummy treat of chocolate cookies sandwiched with a caramel dulce de leche filling.
Banana Honey Tarts
This kind of dessert comes from the South American countries Guyana and Suriname, whose cuisines have similarities with their Caribbean neighbors.
This kind of dessert comes from the South American countries Guyana and Suriname, whose cuisines have similarities with their Caribbean neighbors.
Torta de Pascualina
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.
Passion Fruit Salad Dressing
A tangy yet sweet salad dressing that works especially well with spinach salads and fruit. Passion fruit has an intense acidic flavor that goes well with savory dishes as well as sweet ones.
A tangy yet sweet salad dressing that works especially well with spinach salads and fruit. Passion fruit has an intense acidic flavor that goes well with savory dishes as well as sweet ones.
Brigadeiros
These easy and quick fudge truffles have a caramel and chocolate flavor that's unusual and delicious.
These easy and quick fudge truffles have a caramel and chocolate flavor that's unusual and delicious.