Colombian chicken stew, empanadas, lomo saltado, pão de queijo, and more dishes to try from the vast and gloriously diverse world of Latin American cuisine.
Overhead view of table set with Charquican
Charquicán (Chilean Vegetable and Beef Stew)
Overhead view of Costillar a la Chilena on a fruit patterened table runner
Costillar a la Chilena (Spicy Marinated Chilean Pork Ribs)
Overhead view of Pantrucas in two serving bowls and pot
Pantrucas (Chilean Noodle Soup)
Overhead view of finish pequenes
Pequenes (Chilean Onion Empanadas)
Overhead view of churrasco steak
Churrasco Steak
Overhead view of empanadas on a checkered blue background
Empanadas de Queso (Argentine Cheese Empanadas)
Overhead view of Chupin
Chupín de Pescado (Argentine Fish and Tomato Stew)
Overhead view of albondigas de ricotta on a blue background
Albóndigas de Ricota (Argentine Ricotta Balls)
Overhead view of Galinhada Mineira in a serving bowl
Galinhada Mineira (Brazilian Chicken and Rice From Minas Gerais)
Overhead view of finished tacu tacu on a traditional Peruvian fabric
Tacu Tacu (Peruvian Rice and Bean Cake)
Overhead view of chimichurri
Chimichurri Sauce
A bowl filled with golden brown cunapes, a South American cheesy bread
Cuñapes/Pão de Queijo (South American Cheesy Bread) Recipe
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Alfajores Con Cajeta (Vanilla Shortbread With Goat's-Milk Toffee) Recipe
a bowl of chicken with aji amarillo and coconut milk
Coconut- and Ají Amarillo–Braised Chicken Recipe
Side view of chacareo chileno
Chacarero Chileno (Chilean Steak and Green Bean Sandwiches)
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Calzones Rotos (Chilean Fried Pastries) Recipe
Closeup of an Argentine Asado Burgers With Seared Provolone and Chimichurri.
Argentine Asado Burgers With Seared Provolone and Chimichurri Recipe
Closeup of a toasted slice of baguette topped with grilled and seasoned provoleta cheese.
Grilled Provoleta Cheese Recipe
Overhead view of guava and cream cheese pastelitos, served on a square white plate with a cup of coffee nearby. One of the pies has been bitten, revealing the filling to the camera.
Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos
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Meet the Empanadas of Latin America
A Bolivian salteña, served on a wooden board with an ice-filled glass of cola.
Salteñas (Bolivian Hand Pies Filled With Chicken Stew) Recipe
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Vigorón or Chicharrón con Yucca (Yucca and Pork Rinds) Recipe
Argentinean Brisket with Chimichurri
Argentinian Brisket With Chimichurri From 'Joy of Kosher'
Three asado burgers on a wood cutting board, each made on sliced bread and topped with melted cheese and chimichurri.
The Asado Burger: All the Flavors of the Argentine Grill, on Bread
A platter of Argentine Chocolate-Dulce de Leche Cookies
Alfajores de Chocolate (Argentine Chocolate-Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies) Recipe
Fried plantains on a plate
Fried Plantain Chips Recipe
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Tea Time: How to Steep Yerba Mate
Closeup of Buñuelos de Yuca y Queso (Yuca and Cheese Fritters), fresh from the fryer.
Buñuelos de Yuca y Queso (Yuca and Cheese Fritters)
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Pollo Campero–Seasoned Fried Plantain Chips Recipe
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Maduros en Gloria (Sweet Plantain Casserole) Recipe
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Roasted Sweet Plantains With Cream and Cinnamon Recipe
A small plate loaded with 5 churros de queso.
Churros de Queso (Cheese Churros) Recipe
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Grapes of the Amazon: Like the Mangosteen, But Way Better
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This Bright Grapefruit Pitcher Drink Is Your Passport to a Good Time
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Vegan: Fried Green Plantains With Guacamole
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Dulces: Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos
Overhead view of Choripan
Choripán (Argentinian Chorizo Sandwich)
Sorrentinos in a bowl
Sorrentinos
Overhead view of a plate of Costillas a la Riojana with an egg on top
Costillas a la Riojana (Argentine Pork Chops With Fried Eggs and Vegetables)
hearts of palm salsa with blue corn chips on a plate
Hearts of Palm Salsa
Overhead view of a table scene. Two plates of empanadas are placed on top of a traditional Argentinian fabric with a blue and white checkered. In the middle of the frame is a dark wooden table with 3 empanadas in a line, surrounded by a beer, playing cards and a half eaten empanada.
Beef Jerky Empanada
Grilled Brazilian cheese skewers on a grill grate, getting nicely browned.
Grilled Brazilian Cheese Skewers (Espetinhos de Queijo de Coalho) Recipe
Platter of two whole grilled fish with Brazilian pico de gallo
Grilled Whole Fish With Molho à Campanha (Brazilian Pico de Gallo) Recipe
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Hardcore Feijoada Recipe
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Brazilian-Style Peel And Eat Shrimp with Fried Garlic (Camarao ao Alho) Recipe
Lunch
How to Make Feijoada, the Brazilian Stew of Pork and Beans
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Grilling With Vinegar: Whole Fish Gets the Churrascaria Treatment
Latin American Cuisine: Brazilian-style Peel And Eat Shrimp with Fried Garlic (Camarão a Alho)
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Brazilian Lemonade (With Limes and Condensed Milk) Recipe
Peruvian-style grilled chicken with green sauce.
Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken With Green Sauce Recipe
A platter of ceviche and accompaniments.
Essential Peruvian Food: 10 Must-Eat Dishes to Seek Out
overhead view of lomo saltado plated with french fries and white rice
Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef With Onion, Tomatoes, and French Fries) Recipe
Overhead view of two rimmed, speckled plates of Peruvian tiradito with aji amarillo and lime, set on a woven, patterned cloth.
Peruvian Tiradito With Aji Amarillo and Lime Recipe
A pile of fried mixed seafood topped with lime-marinated red onions, tomatoes, and cilantro
Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)
Layered dish of yellow mashed potatoes and tuna salad topped with diced tomatoes and avocados
Causa (Peruvian Cold Mashed Potato Casserole With Tuna or Chicken) Recipe
Picante de Cuy Mentiroso, or Fibbing Guinea Pig, on a plate with potatoes and sauce.
Picante de Cuy Mentiroso (Fibbing Guinea Pig) From Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen
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Aji Amarillo (Green Peruvian Dipping Sauce)
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Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches With Spicy Green Sauce Recipe