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.
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.
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.
Best Empanada Dough
This slightly sweet empanada dough produces tender, golden empanadas.
This slightly sweet empanada dough produces tender, golden empanadas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocadas
Cocadas are the South American version of a coconut macaroon.
Cocadas are the South American version of a coconut macaroon.
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.
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.
Pan de Pascua
Pan de pascua is a holiday tradition in Chile. While Italian panettone cake is enjoyed during the holidays throughout most of Latin America, pan de pascua is a closer relative to German stollen.
Pan de pascua is a holiday tradition in Chile. While Italian panettone cake is enjoyed during the holidays throughout most of Latin America, pan de pascua is a closer relative to German stollen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Panettone and Christmas
Panettone is a yeasted fruitcake that is enjoyed throughout Latin American during the Christmas holiday. Learn more about this tradition and try recipes for this delicious sweet bread.
Panettone is a yeasted fruitcake that is enjoyed throughout Latin American during the Christmas holiday. Learn more about this tradition and try recipes for this delicious sweet bread.
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.
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.
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.
Chocolate Panettone
This chocolate version of the Italian panettone has chocolate chips and nuts instead of the traditional dried fruits.
This chocolate version of the Italian panettone has chocolate chips and nuts instead of the traditional dried fruits.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Mazamorra Morada
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
A delicious pudding-like dessert made with purple corn and fruit.
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.
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.
Panettone Recipe
Panettone is a sweet yeasted bread packed with dried fruit and nuts that is enjoyed at Christmas time in Latin America.
Panettone is a sweet yeasted bread packed with dried fruit and nuts that is enjoyed at Christmas time in Latin America.
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.
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.
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.
Easy RIce Pudding with Raisins
This classic rice pudding is popular throughout Latin America.
This classic rice pudding is popular throughout Latin America.
Almond Alfajores
Almond shortbread alfajores are a dressed-up version of the ordinary alfajor sandwich cookie. Two buttery cookies, rich with almond paste, sandwich a layer of creamy caramel dulce de leche filling.
Almond shortbread alfajores are a dressed-up version of the ordinary alfajor sandwich cookie. Two buttery cookies, rich with almond paste, sandwich a layer of creamy caramel dulce de leche filling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gifts for South American Cooks
Help your favorite cook stock up on everything they need to cook up a South American feast.
Help your favorite cook stock up on everything they need to cook up a South American feast.
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.
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.
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.
Canelazo
Canelazo is a spiced fruit drink that is spiked with aguardiente or rum, and served hot. It's a favorite in Ecuador, and is especially enjoyed around Christmas.
Canelazo is a spiced fruit drink that is spiked with aguardiente or rum, and served hot. It's a favorite in Ecuador, and is especially enjoyed around Christmas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South American Food Gifts
A list of homemade food gifts from South American countries. Traditional and contemporary recipes that make wonderful and unique gifts.
A list of homemade food gifts from South American countries. Traditional and contemporary recipes that make wonderful and unique gifts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Chocolate Panettone
Chocottone (the chocolate version of traditional Italian panettone fruitcake) is a rich chocolate brioche bread, baked into a high round dome and drizzled with a shiny chocolate glaze.
Chocottone (the chocolate version of traditional Italian panettone fruitcake) is a rich chocolate brioche bread, baked into a high round dome and drizzled with a shiny chocolate glaze.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brazilian "Rain" Doughnuts
These delicious little Brazilian doughnuts are coated with cinnamon sugar.
These delicious little Brazilian doughnuts are coated with cinnamon sugar.
Lime Chicken Empanadas
Tender shredded chicken seasoned with chile and lime fills these appetizer size empanandas.
Tender shredded chicken seasoned with chile and lime fills these appetizer size empanandas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars
These dulce de leche bar cookies are decadent, rich, and irresistible, with layers of cookie, coconut, caramel dulce de leche, chocolate chips, and candied nuts.
These dulce de leche bar cookies are decadent, rich, and irresistible, with layers of cookie, coconut, caramel dulce de leche, chocolate chips, and candied nuts.
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.
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.
Chocolate Dulce de Leche
A rich chocolaty version of the famous dulce de leche caramel sauce that makes a perfect filling for chocolate cake. It's also great sandwiched between 2 cookies, or as an ice cream topping.
A rich chocolaty version of the famous dulce de leche caramel sauce that makes a perfect filling for chocolate cake. It's also great sandwiched between 2 cookies, or as an ice cream topping.
Coconut Muffins
These flavorful coconut muffins have the perfect sweetness for a breakfast muffin.
These flavorful coconut muffins have the perfect sweetness for a breakfast muffin.
Seco de Cordero
Seco de cordero is a delicious Peruvian lamb stew, seasoned with cumin, aji peppers, and cilantro.
Seco de cordero is a delicious Peruvian lamb stew, seasoned with cumin, aji peppers, and cilantro.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Coconut Lentils and Rice
A quick and delicious recipe for rice and lentils, this makes a great vegetarian filling for tortillas. In Colombia this dish is served with steak and fried plantains.
A quick and delicious recipe for rice and lentils, this makes a great vegetarian filling for tortillas. In Colombia this dish is served with steak and fried plantains.
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.
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.
Caribbean Banana Bread
This very moist banana bread gets great flavor from sweet potatoes, coconut, and candied nuts.
This very moist banana bread gets great flavor from sweet potatoes, coconut, and candied nuts.
Arroz con leche de la tia Sofi
This recipe for arroz con leche is especially rich and delicious thanks to the addition of pisco and egg yolks.
This recipe for arroz con leche is especially rich and delicious thanks to the addition of pisco and egg yolks.
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.
Holiday Gingerbread Llamas
Gingerbread llama cookies make a great (and unusual) holiday gifts.
Gingerbread llama cookies make a great (and unusual) holiday gifts.
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.
Chilean Holiday Fruitcake
Pan de pascua is a rich, dense spice cake, flavored with rum (or pisco) and filled with dried fruits and nuts.
Pan de pascua is a rich, dense spice cake, flavored with rum (or pisco) and filled with dried fruits and nuts.
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.
Heart-shaped Alfajores
Perfect for a gift or for celebrating Valentine's Day, these alfajor cookies are cut into heart shapes and sandwiched with a rich dulce de leche filling.
Perfect for a gift or for celebrating Valentine's Day, these alfajor cookies are cut into heart shapes and sandwiched with a rich dulce de leche filling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Easy Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Chocolate tres leches cake starts with a devil’s food cake mix, has melted chocolate in the three milk mixture that soaks the cake, and is topped with chocolate meringue icing.
Chocolate tres leches cake starts with a devil’s food cake mix, has melted chocolate in the three milk mixture that soaks the cake, and is topped with chocolate meringue icing.
Almond Alfajor Cookies
These almond flavored alfajores make adorable Easter cookies.
These almond flavored alfajores make adorable Easter cookies.
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.
Maracuya Pisco Sour
The maracuya sour is a delicious variation of the famous pisco sour cocktail. It's made with passion fruit juice instead of lime juice.
The maracuya sour is a delicious variation of the famous pisco sour cocktail. It's made with passion fruit juice instead of lime juice.
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.
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.
Maple Shortbread Alfajores
Maple syrup adds fall flavor to the traditional alfajor sandwich cookie.
Maple syrup adds fall flavor to the traditional alfajor sandwich cookie.
Mango Oatmeal Cookies
These soft oatmeal cookies have pieces of dried mango, white chocolate chips, and an orange rum glaze.
These soft oatmeal cookies have pieces of dried mango, white chocolate chips, and an orange rum glaze.
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.
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.
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.
Beans, Beans, & More Beans
Nearly every country in South America has a traditional recipe for beans, usually a favorite comfort food dish. Here is a list of some of the best and most typical recipes for cooking beans.
Nearly every country in South America has a traditional recipe for beans, usually a favorite comfort food dish. Here is a list of some of the best and most typical recipes for cooking beans.
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.
Guava Thumbprint Cookies
Guava jelly, cashews, and coconut give these thumbprint cookies tropical flair.
Guava jelly, cashews, and coconut give these thumbprint cookies tropical flair.