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Cucumber Margarita

A cool and refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, this cucumber margarita combines the bright flavors of lime and triple sec with the crisp and earthy flavors of cucumbers. The cucumbers provide enough sweetness that you can skip the simple syrup for this beverage! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Pan de Jamon, Venezuelan Ham Bread

If you’ve never had Venezuelan pan de jamon (ham bread), you’re in for a treat. This Christmas bread is layered


Blackberry Margarita

Switch things up from the classic cocktail with this tart, sweet blackberry margarita. Creating a homemade blackberry syrup gives a...


Skinny Margaritas

This skinny margarita has plenty of fresh flavors with fewer calories. The lighter version of this classic cocktail skips the...


Passion Fruit Margarita

Get a punch of passion fruit flavors with this bright and refreshing margarita. It'll bring you right to the tropics...

Pomegranate Margarita

Adding pomegranate juice to your margarita is refreshing and unique, but it's also incredibly good for you. Pomegranate juice is...


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...

How to Make Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)

Pan de Jamon isn't just for Christmas—it makes a tasty snack bread any time of year.


How to Make Crispy Pork Belly

Meltingly tender meat topped with crispy, savory cracklings: That's crispy pork belly! Here's how easy it is to make this...


Arroz Verde con Pollo

5 reviews

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

2 reviews

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...


How to Make Beef Empanadas

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


Homemade Air-Fryer Churros

Serve these cinnamon-sugar air-fryer churros fresh and hot with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. They're sure to become...


Chilean Beef and Olive Empanadas

1 review

My hometown of Lorain is known as the International City because people came here from all over the world to...


How to Make Pollo de Coco, Step by Step

This step-by-step recipe for pollo de coco (aka coconut milk chicken) by Marisel Salazar will take your taste buds on...

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13 Recipes with Dulce de Leche

If we could use only three words to describe these recipes with dulce de leche, they would be heavenly, luscious...


How to Make Authentic Alfajores

This recipe for alfajores combines shortbread cookies with a rich dulce de leche filling.


Pacoca

4 reviews

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

2 reviews

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


Chilean Monkey Tail Punch

1 review

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


Argentine Lasagna

2 reviews

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


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...


Brazilian Feijoada

1 review

A co-worker's mom used to make this feijoada recipe for him and it was his favorite. So I...


Rollo de Queso

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

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Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew

1 review

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


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...


Chocolate Alfajores

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


Loaded Vegetable Beef Stew

8 reviews

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


Chimichurri Shrimp Skillet

6 reviews

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


Steak with Chipotle-Lime Chimichurri

10 reviews

Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled...