Latin American Cuisine Recipes

Pickled hot peppers with garlic can be preserved in jars for the winter. Spicy food lovers will appreciate having a jar of these fiery peppers in their fridge. Pickled jalapeño rings are the perfect...

Making Mexican-style pizza couldn't be easier. Its base is a ready-made wheat tortilla. This is convenient when you need to make several individual pizzas. Top each tortilla with...

Beef brisket is the perfect cut for slow cooking. Although it's quite tough and riddled with connective tissue, after a long braising, the meat becomes very juicy with...

A thick cheese and mayonnaise spread infused with refreshing pickled pimento peppers (also known as cherry peppers). The peppers are blended with grated sharp cheddar and finished with...

Two contrasting sauces merged in one bowl: mayonnaise and Argentine chimichurri, made with a generous amount of chopped fresh herbs. The result was a lighter, refreshing dressing...

The popular Chihuahua cocktail, named after the Mexican state, is a mix of silver tequila, orange liqueur, and citrus juice, and when paired with a quality sparkling wine (for example,...

The traditional Mexican quesadilla quickly evolved into an Italian version, thanks to several Mediterranean ingredients. But it remains just as filling and incredibly delicious. Wheat tortillas...

This bite-sized appetizer blends the contrasting flavors of smoked chorizo, crispy bacon, and sweet, caramelized dates. The pitted dates are filled with cubes...

This delicious Mexican-inspired dip, loaded with corn kernels, chili peppers, and other vegetables, is a filling crowd-pleaser served piping hot with chips...

This recipe is suitable for spicy Mexican chorizo ​​sausages, which, unlike Spanish smoked chorizo, are sold raw and require cooking. The easiest and most delicious way is...

When you want to impress your guests with a sophisticated, light appetizer, try ceviche. This Peruvian salad is made with raw seafood marinated in citrus juice and served with vegetables.

These flatbreads are made with masa harina flour, made from specially processed corn. This flour is widely used in Latin American countries, especially Mexico, for various baked goods,...

Make a savory relish with black-eyed beans, which makes a great appetizer for a main course. It can also be spread on bread, used in sandwiches, or wrapped in...

Corn on the cob is grilled until charred and immediately served with a dollop of herb butter, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. These additions...

Chef Mark Murphy's quick and easy recipe for corn on the cob. When grilling corn, don't remove the husks; just split the cob open and use the husks to create a handle...

Pinto beans are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The simplest version is simmered in chicken broth with onions, chili powder, and bacon, which imbues the dish with a rich and complex flavor.

This healthy vegetarian burrito is meatless, but the generous amount of beans makes it packed with protein, and the chipotle pepper powder infuses it with a subtle smoky flavor, so even meat-eaters...

This slushie was inspired by the traditional Mexican drink, the michelada, which consists of beer that Mexicans like to flavor with lime juice and a dash of hot sauce. Instead...

This refreshing salad is a great idea for a light summer appetizer. The crisp, juicy texture of both watermelon and jicama makes a perfect pairing, and their contrasting flavors are just the thing...

Make a delicious and interesting breakfast with scrambled eggs, served with vegetables in Mexican fajitas on warm wheat tortillas. The eggs are fried in a pan and mixed with a generous amount of...

In addition to avocado, this light summer salad includes jicama (radish can be substituted), mango, and pineapple. All these ingredients infuse the dish with a variety of contrasting textures and flavors that...

Mexican tacos are a fun dinner idea for a large group. Served on tortillas, this dish looks informal and invites a fun time. Taco fillings include...

Before cooking, bring the meat to room temperature to ensure even cooking on all sides. Thick ribeye steaks will only need 5 minutes per side for medium rare...

The secret to the amazing flavor of this oven-baked red fish lies in the topping of butter mixed with crushed garlic and lime zest, which infuses the salmon with a creamy...

Mexican tostadas differ from tacos in that they are served on crispy corn tortillas. The filling is also primarily meat and vegetables. For the filling, prepare ground beef,...

Mexican-style scrambled eggs are a hearty dish packed with vegetables and vibrant Southern flavors. The eggs are added to the pan after the green onions and hot peppers have been sautéed in butter.

The caipirinha cocktail is the pride of Brazil. Its main ingredients are cachaça, lime, and sugar. Lime slices are crushed in the glass to release the juice, then poured with alcohol. In this recipe...

The only difference between this drink and the famous Tequila Sunrise is that instead of tequila, it uses its "big brother," mezcal, which has a more pronounced aroma and flavor. The rest...

Serve grilled shrimp with a mushroom and vegetable medley as Mexican fajitas on warm wheat tortillas. Peel and marinate the shrimp in a lime-paprika mixture before grilling.

Ripe summer squash can even be used in Mexican fajitas. They add a generous amount of fiber, and their neutral flavor complements other, more vibrant flavors beautifully.

Enjoy the taste of classic fajitas served in restaurants. This recipe uses only the essential ingredients of this Mexican dish: beef, bell peppers, onions, and cheese. Nothing fancy, but the flavor...

This salad beautifully combines the contrasting textures of firm corn kernels, tender avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp onions. And for a more vibrant summer flavor, add a hint of smoky...

This hearty salad is made with cooked white rice, infused with the richness of vegetables and vibrant Mexican flavors. Combine the rice with halved lettuce...

Prickly pear fruit can be used as a main ingredient in delicious, invigorating cocktails. To do this, scoop it out of the peel (wear gloves!) and simmer it with sugar until...

Corn on a stick, or elote (Spanish for corn), is a popular street snack in Mexico. Moreover, the corn isn't simply served with salt, but prepared with a distinctive local flavor. Corn...

A spicy serrano pepper adds a fiery Mexican flavor to the Margarita, a cocktail considered to originate in Mexico. Besides the drink's main ingredients—tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice—...

This popsicle surprise warms and cools at the same time. To freeze it, all you need is limeade (or lime lemonade), which pairs perfectly with the spicy jalapeño pepper and all the...

Make a delicious and unique appetizer using pre-cooked French fries in the style of Mexican corn elote. Elote is a popular Mexican street food: corn on the cob is coated in a mayonnaise sauce,...

Bartenders sometimes use ingredients from the kitchen to garnish their cocktails, but this unique drink is more than half made from ingredients found in the famous Mexican taco snack. The flavored chips...

Make a summer Mexican fajita with grilled shrimp and vegetables. All ingredients are grilled separately, the vegetables are sliced, and served alongside warm tortillas, so everyone can share...

Traditional Mexican enchiladas are tortilla tubes filled with various fillings, baked with sauce and cheese in the oven. Grilled enchiladas are equally delicious, if you bake them in...

The patties for these delicious burgers are made from chorizo ​​sausage mince. You can buy raw sausages, remove the casings, and voila! – delicious mince is ready. All that's left to do is form the patties and...

The Brazilian caipirinha cocktail, made with cachaça, lime, and sugar, becomes even more refreshing when frozen with a blend of fresh mint and basil. The simple syrup, herb, and lime are whipped...

This frozen alcoholic cocktail is based on the popular Margarita, made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. This classic trio is enhanced with fresh berries...

A bowl is a healthy, delicious, and perfectly balanced meal in one bowl. The base of this bowl is cooked semi-polished spelt, which retains most of its beneficial micronutrients.

Make quick and easy Mexican tacos with vibrant, spicy flavors in every component. Beef flank steak is marinated in a mixture of vegetable oil, honey, lime zest, and chili powder, and...

Tomatillos are the main ingredient in Mexican salsa verde. Although typically made with raw vegetables, this salsa requires only a short cooking time to be preserved, and you'll have...

This delicious Mexican burrito is made with beef simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, bell peppers, and chili peppers. It's made with skirt steak—a cut of meat that...

Bake a churro-inspired cake and serve it with a spicy chocolate sauce. Bake it in a large pan with a hole in the middle to allow for even distribution...

These cookies are baked like a large pie with filling and topping, then cut into squares or bars before serving. The bottom layer is a cookie-like crust topped with a delicious...