February 15, 2016

During Lent, fish fries pop up in church parking lots, local schools and favorite restaurants...

September 15, 2015

Like many Latin American diets, rice and beans (or feijão) are the foundation of Brazilian cuisine...

June 2, 2015

Leche de Tigre (or Tiger's Milk) is a Peruvian citrus-based marinade used for curing fish and...

December 26, 2014
hand pies

Empanadas are a popular dish in many Central and South American countries during Christmas time....

July 10, 2014

Beef empanadas are one of Argentina's most treasured foods.  Lean ground beef is richly...

April 29, 2014
ceviche

Peruvian cuisine is known for their bold flavors and exotic ingredients.  Plates of lomo...

February 17, 2014

Chocolate alfajores are a melt-in-your mouth cookie.  This Argentinean staple combines a...

June 12, 2013
pork

Grilled pork tenderloin with chimichurri from A Spicy Perspective is a meal dad won't soon...

June 3, 2013
acai

Scattered along Brazil's sunny beaches are small stalls that make fresh fruit juice and the...

May 2, 2013
drink

Cinco de Mayo is as much about the cocktails as it is about the food.  This South American...

March 14, 2013
cocktail

A pisco sour is a traditional Peruvian cocktail.  Pisco, similar to rum, pairs deliciously...

January 7, 2013

This recipe is based on one found in the Moosewood Cookbook with some of our own adjustments made...

October 10, 2011

Some of my favorite desserts are from Latin America.  I love the use of cinnamon and sweet...

September 24, 2011
corn and chicken stew

Ajiaco or Colombian corn, chicken, and potato stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is full of...

July 26, 2011
alfajores

Argentinian dulce de leche cookies or alfajores are a delicate butter cookies sandwiched together...

July 9, 2011
Ceviche

Ceviche (or seviche) is a traditional South American dish where fresh fish is marinated instead of...

January 3, 2011

This is a popular recipe in Columbia during the holidays. The Spanish make a version as well with...

December 10, 2010

Variations: This can be used as a bean dip with chips, or mashed for refried beans. To roast...

December 10, 2010

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a slight touch of spice.

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