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
When I was younger, my family would always make Aguadito de pollo (made with beer and large Peruvian potatoes) during the holidays, which they allowed to cook for 3 days to concentrate the flavors. Due...
I have a friend from Guatamala who introduced me to this wonderful salsa. The toasted chilie gives it wonderful rich undertones, and the fresh onions and cilantro adds a fresh cool aftertaste. My family...
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...
Sofrito is a staple in Latin dishes to add flavor and depth. I got this recipe from a great friend about a year ago and fell in love with it. I use it in just about everything. Use sofrito as the first...
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...
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...
My Peruvian MIL makes this dish, and it remains a favorite for the whole family (even the picky ones)! It's a delicate sauce that complements a variety of fish types. This dish in Peru is served with white...
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.
There is a great Brazilian sweet that is like a bonbon and extremely scrumptious and delicious called brigadeiro! This is a great type of sweet that is loved here in Brazil! Try it! You can make it in...
My sisters and I find a reason to open a bottle of wine every time we get together. We sit around in the kitchen, every time in the kitchen, pour generous glasses of wine and chitchat about everything....
An addictive chicken dish using chicken thighs. The secret is the little bit of sugar used in the browning stage. This recipe is very versatile. You like tomatoes? Add more. You want it thicker or thinner?...
This is an Americanized version of the Peruvian chicken and rice dish that is made with sal y complementos. I have adjusted the recipe to use ingredients available in the US and tweaked up the seasonings...
For anyone who loves the popular Brazilian chocolate brigadeiro, this is a great recipe! Chocolate eggs are filled with soft brigadeiro and covered with chocolate sprinkles.
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...
This recipe is an inexpensive but filling side dish that was served at Lawry's California Center before closing its doors. It's from "Dear S.O.S. Thirty Years of Recipe Requests to the Los Angeles Times"....
My favorite teacher, Mrs Brown taught me how to make this in 8th grade Home Ec. That was over 40 yrs ago and I still make it the same way! Great as a side dish or teamed up with corn bread & a salad for...
This Latin American dressing is delicious as a dip with plantain chips, on a simple salad of fresh romaine greens, or as a sauce for cooked fish, pork or poultry.
The sauce, also known as mojo criollo, requires very little chopping and provides a tangy counterpart to the cumin-rubbed shrimp. Based on a chicken recipe in Cooking Light, JUNE 2004.
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...
Brazilian bolo baeta, or 'milk cake', is gorgeously moist and a unique change from the norm. One of the most popular cakes in Northeastern Brazil, it's very easy to do as it's whipped up in a blender.
We manufacture pie machines and turnover machines. The non celiac part of the family has been enjoying empanadas and turnovers however I could not find a recipe that worked well in the machne that was...
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...
I love my Chimichurri chunky! I first discovered it at a Brazillian steak-house, and my hubby and I kept eating more beef with it even though we were beyond stuffed! It's THAT delicious! After a few attempts...
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
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!
Tried one of the most famous Tortilla Soup recipes here on the Zaar and it still wasn't the ONE - friend passed his recipe on to me and it looks so good - need the carb counts for my diabetic son - so...
This is a traditional cookie that is much loved in most Latin cultures. Even my mother in law says they're the BEST, and that is saying a lot considering she is from Mendoza, Argentina!
This is a super moist and tasty coconut cake. Growing up in Brazil, this was a favorite amongst our circle of friends. It is especially good with a cup of coffee on the side. I've converted a few of my...
This is how my Brazilian mom prepares pork ribs. Boiling the ribs with the seasonings ensures that the meat will remain moist and juicy, and that the flavors will fully penetrate the meat. I hope you like...
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!
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!)....