This is a traditional Argentinean soup, it is meant to be very thick! It is simple and most people have to experiment with the ingredients to make it spicy enough for their family. This is how we have...
I made this Rachael Ray recipe when we had a group of friends over -- someone made the taquitos, I made the burritos, and I had made the sauce ahead of time and just reheated it. Using rotisserie chicken...
Posted from an online source in response to a recipe request. Serve with white rice, potato masala and string beans, pumpkin or cabbage as a vegetable. Cooking time is approximate.
Capeta, which means devil in Portugese, is the name of this Carnival must-have drink, very popular in northern Brazil. This calls for guarana powder, which comes from a berry grown in Brazil and Venezuela;...
The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. Made with a sugar cane rum known as cachaca, limes and sugar, it's a sweet, yet tart taste of South America
Recipe courtesy of Susanna Goihman, Azafran Restaurant, Philadelphia. Love latin infused tapa like dishes. I have yet to make this recipe, so if you do, please share your thoughts. Arepitas are similar...
Traditional Peruvian pork adobo. This stew-like dish comes from Arequipa and is very popular with either rice or bread dipped in the broth. This recipe is for a slow cooker.
I came up with this marinade after buying some Mahi-Mahi without any real idea on what I was going to do with it. It's so simple, it makes a great weeknight meal that is still impressive with the addition...
I found this recipe on INeedCoffee.com website. It was submitted by Gary Skinner. He writes "The idea for integrating coffee and barbecue came when I was slow cooking some pork ribs one hot and humid summer...
An easy pan-braised fish dish with traditional Latin American flavors. This is how snapper is served in Colombian restaurants. Serve with boiled potato, boil yuca, rice and beans.
This recipe is a terrific item as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer. We have used it several times at wine tastings and parties, and have always gotten rave reviews. (We had a European instructing chef at...
In this hot summer season what can be better than a cool and refreshing splash of lemonade? Not just a typical lemonade; it's beyond that. It has an additional ingredient to enhance the sweetness level....
A Puerto Rican appetizer. Similar to an empanada, except this uses a dough made from cornmeal. Has a filling consisting of meat and cheese. VERY addicting. This calls for premade cornmeal mix (we use a...
The key to making a great chimchurri sauce is having fresh herbs and patience. With both combinations, you can make a natural herb sauce for meat that will both inspire, enhance, and showplace your meat...
This a raw oysters topped with a "granita". The crispness of the ice and creamyness of the oysters makes a nice balance. You will need to shuck the oysters or buy them on the half shell if possible. Prep...
This delicious mayo sauce makes for an incredible tilapia dinner! This is from the Comida y Familia mini-cookbook from Kraft Foods, but I have added some directions in for things that I changed.
I got this recipe from a Peruvian grandmother when I told her how much I loved Peru when I traveled there. A very authentic, simple, and delicious Peruvian meal. Use up to 8 pieces, or 4 to 5 pounds, of...
Thanks, Sarah, for giving me this recipe!! Usually enchiladas are dry and bland, especially the next day. But this recipe is the exception...moist and spicy and fabulous. You won't be disappointed!
I was taught by my Peruvian mother-in-law how to cook some of my husband's favorite meals. I have perfected one of her dishes...she even says it is better then hers!
I found this marinade recipe on the "Life Tips" website while looking for methods of freezing vegetables. Use this on steaks for grilling, roasts, kabobs. This recipe provides great Mexican flavoring,...
This light, flavorful and fresh dish is so tasty! It's a nice change and perfect to enjoy during the hot summer months! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6uoPY0N9FE
This is a Colombian dish that my Mother-in-law taught me. Her version is a little different, but I changed it to suit my busy family's lifestyle. Make rice and serve the gravy on top. It's delicious!
This is a deliciously light dessert that works well for summer picnics or even between cake layers. My Peruvian mother-in-law was kind enough to give me this recipe, and I thought you might like it, as...
Though not a true escabeche (cooked first, then marinated and served cold ...), nevertheless this is a delicious variation on a Mark Miller recipe: Swordfish is marinated in lime juice, salt and water,...
This different pork flavor is delicious served over rice and has always been met with praise. The spices in the marinade can stain, so I use a metal bowl to do the marinating in (also wear an apron!)....
The combo of crisp fried fish and silky smooth avocado works extremely well in this recipe. In the islands of the Caribbean where this dish originated, the fish is often served with fried dumplings or...
A really simple side dish which originates from the Caribbean. My Guyanese husband introduced it to me whilst we were visiting Guyana and this is my adaptation of it. It has become a firm favourite. It's...
Watermelon adds a fresh and fruity flavor to classic Ceviche. The sweetness of the melon counters perfectly with the fresh scallops and the tangy lime and lemon juices. Please serve with Rice Crackers...