South american Recetas

Yaniqueques (Dominican Johny Cakes)

Yaniqueque is flat bread, usually round. It is made with ingredients such as flour, salt, and water. This is…

Brazilian Chicken

After watching Brazil come back from 2-0 to beat the US 3-2 in soccer last weekend, I got an itch to try some Brazilian BBQ. If figured if I can't…

Mayo Cabo Beans (Canario-Peruanos)

These beans go by many names. An oval-shaped dried bean common in Latin American cooking. Medium in size and…

Cumin Chicken

The combined flavors of cumin and oregano in this seasoning is just phenomenal with poultry. This recipe is adapted from Allen Susser's New World…

Grilled Chicken Breast with Chimichurri

This simple to make sauce and marinade is one of the best parts of Argentinian cooking. While I've normally…

Peruvian Roast Chicken

This is a fantastic recipe that I adapted from the Cook's Illustrated Cookbook. I was looking for a new family favorite to rival my Cumin Chicken…

Dulce de Leche Cortada

Texas de Brazil - Caipirinha

Arroz con Azafran (Saffron Rice)

Easy prep recipe for savory rice using Sazon Goya con Azafran. This recipe will work with Latin, Indian, and…

Slow-cooker Beef Stew from Argentina

I slightly adapted thie famous Argentine beef stew to be slightly more flavorful...and thus to my liking. The…

Pumpkin with Shrimp or Camarao na Moranga

This is a traditional Brazilian recipe and perfect for the fall!

Chilean empanadas

Some years ago I tried them and since then I've been a fan!

Texas de Brazil - Brazilian Salad Recipe

Steak Tacos

Shrimp appetizers