Latin American Cuisine Recipes

Chilaquiles are a classic Mexican breakfast, typically made with crispy tortilla pieces simmered in a rich salsa and served with scrambled eggs, chicken, queso fresco, and/or sour cream. To...

The star of this dish is a quick version of Mexican mole sauce made with peanut butter, cocoa, and spices. Simmer the seared chicken breast in it and serve, generously drizzled over each serving. For a side dish, cook...

Quesadillas have never been easier to make! No need to heat up the stove or frying pan. All you need is an electric waffle iron. Delicious quesadillas with crispy...

Ree Drummond makes her most delicious quesadilla with three types of cheese, fresh tomatoes, and chopped canned green chili. A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and tangy...

Store-bought Margarita mix typically includes one or more citrus juices, sugar, or syrup. In this recipe, the mix plays an unexpected role: it...

Make vegetarian cauliflower tacos. To make them more flavorful, the florets are fried in a spiced rice flour batter, resulting in a deliciously crispy, flavorful, and spicy dish. Add...

Stop searching for the perfect cheese sauce recipe—it's right here! Thick and gooey, it's easy to make anytime. Serve it as a dip or drizzle it over nachos, hot dogs, omelets, and more.

Everyone loves a delicious, filling quesadilla with a gooey, cheesy filling and crispy tortilla, but preparing multiple servings for a large crowd takes a long time. Ree Drummond knows how to speed up the process and...

Annatto seeds, a traditional spice in Puerto Rican cuisine, add a sunny color and nutty notes to this fragrant, fluffy rice. Typically served with black beans, the yellow rice fills the table...

Fry up an egg with potatoes and chipotle peppers for breakfast, then wrap it in a tortilla with sliced ​​avocado and shredded cheese. You'll have a filling, delicious burrito that's something new for everyone...

It's believed that the Mexican dish puntas de res, made of chunks of meat in a vegetable sauce, was the precursor to fajitas. The classic combination of tender slices of beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and...

This casserole is a simplified version of Mexican enchiladas, meat-filled tubes baked in sauce under a layer of grated cheese. It's almost the same, only more casual: all the ingredients...

Posole is a hearty stew prepared throughout Mexico. While there are many variations, the basic ingredients remain meat and hominy corn. Dried guajillo peppers add...

These vegan Mexican tamales are filled with butternut squash and portobello mushrooms and are rich and flavorful. It's all thanks to the homemade two-chili sauce...

Chili con carne is most often made with ground beef, but in this recipe, Ree Drummond decided to add diced beef. It takes a little more time, but the result...

Mexican fajitas are quick to prepare, making them perfect for a weekday dinner when, even after work, you want to treat your family to something special. Chicken breast, sliced ​​into strips...

Mole is a Mexican classic—a thick, dark sauce made from a blend of dried chili peppers, spices, and dark Mexican chocolate. This recipe also adds...

Simmer chicken breast in a little tomato sauce with garlic and chili peppers for a delicious, thick quesadilla filling. Top the chicken with sautéed mushrooms, plenty of shredded...

This recipe is a great example of how to make a delicious, filling meal for four with just 200 grams of meat. It's a Mexican enchilada! Rolled tortillas...

On a late Sunday morning, treat your family to this delicious Mexican-inspired breakfast. Crispy tostadas are topped with cheese, beans, Mexican chorizo, a fried egg, and...

Vermicelli is lightly fried until golden brown, then cooked in a rich broth flavored with spices, chipotle peppers, and tomatoes. This is sopa seca (Spanish dry soup), one of the most popular...

This Tex-Mex recipe infuses chili con carne (or just chili) with the delicious flavor of Mexican mole sauce, which is loaded with spicy, tangy, and chocolaty notes—just a couple of spoons...

The Margarita cocktail is incredibly refreshing and perfect for summer. Make it in a pitcher for a large group, mixing tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and water in the perfect proportions.

These churros are special: creamy and soft on the inside, crispy and sweet on the outside, and topped with a fragrant sugar and cinnamon coating. It's important to use organic sugar for this topping. It's crispier and...

Many people adore churros for their flavor and texture, but they hesitate to make them at home due to the large amount of oil and the choux pastry involved. These pancakes, crispy around the edges and coated with cinnamon sugar,...

Combine two popular hot chocolate companions—marshmallows and churros—in one dessert sure to delight both kids and adults. Homemade marshmallows are made in the shape of oblong...

This festive cake is full of Mexican churro flavor and contains all the elements: a crispy sugar crust, fragrant cinnamon notes, a light vanilla center, and chocolate sauce. The cake itself can be...

Traditional Mexican enchiladas are tortilla tubes filled with meat, baked in a sauce topped with melted cheese. This festive version is made in layers, and instead of one...

This cheese dip is Mexico's answer to European fondue. The slow cooker is used both for cooking and as a warming pot to keep the chili con queso, or simply queso, warm...

This simple and delicious slow cooker carnitas recipe will impress any taco lover. Once the meat is cooked, sear it in a skillet just before serving until...

"For Day of the Dead, we decided to make some labor-intensive tamales and held a 'tamalada,' where the whole family gathers in the kitchen to make tamales. It gives us all a chance to come together and..."

These Mexican rolls filled with chicken and cheese are baked in the oven under a layer of tomato sauce with chipotle peppers, which imbues them with a spicy, smoky flavor. For the filling, use ready-made...

This marinade, based on Argentine chimichurri sauce and parsley, is perfect for chicken breasts or thighs. The chicken is ready to roast after just two hours of marinating, or you can freeze it right in...

This simplified version of Mexican posole soup takes just half an hour to prepare, but the spices, fresh jalapeños, and canned chili peppers deliver a rich flavor. Serve with...

Who can resist a juicy burrito on the go? It's a great way to introduce healthy vegetables and salads to kids' diets, which they might not enjoy in a traditional setting. Burritos with brown rice, beans...

Make delicious tacos filled with ground beef simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with chili pepper, cilantro, and cumin. Top the meat filling with shredded iceberg lettuce, grated cheese, and...

Tostones are a snack made from mashed, golden-fried plantains sold by street vendors throughout Latin America. It's hard to resist these crispy, garlicky pieces.

Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a spiced olive oil with chili, cumin, and paprika, then grilled and served on warm tortillas with a refreshing sour cream coleslaw...

Pico de gallo salsa is typically made with tomatoes, but during the height of watermelon season, try substituting watermelon for the tomato. It makes a refreshing appetizer that perfectly combines...

Snapper with Veracruzana salsa is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Veracruz, reflecting a variety of culinary influences. Since the state and port city of Veracruz were located at the crossroads...

Mexicans know how to beat the real heat and have invented agua fresca, a refreshing drink made from water and fresh fruit. The combination of watermelon, mint, and lime is especially refreshing. Agua fresca is not...

There's nothing better than a whole smoked fish, fresh from the grill. Like bone-in meat, fish retains its juiciness best when cooked whole. Chris Hart and Andrea Pyenson, authors...

For your next house party, make a thick chili con queso (chili with cheese) dip made with four types of cheese and topped with fresh pico de gallo salsa. Processed cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and...

A quick, spicy marinade of lime juice and smoked chipotle peppers gives these pork tacos a savory, smoky flavor that's especially welcome if you're grilling your pork on a...

Add grilled corn, tomatoes, and green onions to classic guacamole for a delicious smoky flavor. Fresh jalapeño and ground chipotle peppers add a pleasant...

We love the smoky flavor that comes from the combination of dried cascabel and guajillo peppers. The combination of these two varieties creates a complex sauce with surprising depth, so try to find and...

The star of these tacos is the grilled portobello mushrooms. With such a filling, you'll hardly even remember the meat! Be sure to let the mushrooms brown thoroughly on the convex side before flipping them. So...

Shrimp is one of the most popular taco fillings. It's a lighter alternative to meat and cooks in minutes. Combine the shrimp with chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeños), fry...

If you're looking for a nontraditional, delicious taco recipe, consider this fish taco. The filling is made with salmon fillet, chipotle peppers, and orange zest, then grilled and served...