Central & South America

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The Smart and Sleek Breville Toaster That Stole Our Editor’s Heart

This four-ingredient cucumber margarita is cool, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Learn how to upgrade a classic margarita with homemade cucumber juice (no juicer necessary!).

Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


Arroz Verde con Pollo

This Peruvian-style recipe is hands-off and surprisingly family-friendly—even my 16-month-old son loves it. Want it spicier? Use jalapenos instead of...


Potato Quesadillas

I made potato-rolled tacos all the time and wanted to switch it up, so I started making quesadillas out of...


Peruvian Ceviche

This Peruvian ceviche recipe is loaded with flavor. Every single bite is uniquely delicious. It is sure to wake up...

Air-Fryer Churros

Our air-fryer churro recipe is made for those wanting the sweet treat without all the oil or messy cleanup. Skip...


Beef Empanadas

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Our Chilean-inspired beef empanada recipe is a great place to start when learning how to make beef...

Pacoca

Pacoca (Brazilian peanut candy) is an easy treat that has only five ingredients! It's a popular sweet in Brazil, and...


Lime and Dill Chimichurri Shrimp

Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or...


Chilean Monkey Tail Punch

Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch's unique name. Some say it was initially served in a bottle depicting...


Chocolate Alfajores

Chocolate alfajores, also known as alfajores de chocolate, are a popular South American dessert made of slightly sweetened shortbread cookies...

Pork Chops with Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian marinade/sauce that is usually paired with steak but this herbacious sauce is a wonderful accompaniment...


Rollo de Queso

The Bolivian Rollo de Queso is a delightful snack of a light fluffy cheese filling rolled up inside a deliciously...


Pork Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is a tangy herb sauce that comes from South America that's often served with steak. If you've never had...


Feijoada

Feijoada is a delicious black bean stew that's Brazil's national dish. We make our feijoada recipe in the slow cooker...


Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew

During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of...

Chimichurri Shrimp Skillet

Fresh fruit adds sweetness to this bright southwestern shrimp entree. “The contrast of colors, flavors and textures in this dish...


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Chimichurri Steak

This flavorful chimichurri steak recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes. Spoon the bright, zesty, herbaceous sauce over any...


Argentine Lasagna

My family is from Argentina, which has a strong Italian heritage and large cattle ranches. One of our favorite Argentinian...


Loaded Vegetable Beef Stew

I first had this dish during a trip to Argentina a few years ago. It inspired me to recreate it...