Latin American Cuisine Recipes

This recipe combines popular Mexican dishes: burritos and enchiladas. Instead of traditional stuffed tubes, bake a few beef and black bean burritos in a sauce. Serve with...

These Argentine-style kebabs are different from traditional kebabs: the beef is skewered not in chunks, but in thin, long strips, one per skewer. This way, the beef will be cooked through...

This fresh tropical salsa requires no cooking and is served as an appetizer with chips. All ingredients are finely chopped and mixed. Scoop the salsa into the chips and enjoy the combination...

The berry flavor of this Brazilian cachaça-based cocktail with acai juice and mint is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until the shaker fogs up,...

These quesadillas are filled with cheese, grilled asparagus, and bell peppers. They're delicious and very juicy, especially the combination of crispy tortilla and gooey mozzarella. They're perfect for...

A vibrant, herby chimichurri sauce adds a fresh touch to grilled, paprika-marinated chicken wings. For the most intense flavor, marinate them for...

These traditional Venezuelan corn flour flatbreads, like PAN, are served as an appetizer with spicy black beans, mango slices, and avocado, which are stuffed into arepas like pockets. Thanks to...

Chicken, bell peppers, and onions are pre-marinated in a flavorful puree of cilantro, honey, lime juice, jalapeño, and green onions, then grilled for a delicious, no-fuss meal.

Chicken fajita is one of the most colorful yet simplest Mexican dishes. Its basic ingredients are bell peppers, onions, spices, and strips of meat (in this case...

Chili powder, coriander, and cumin infuse chicken and bell peppers with a spicy fajita flavor. This filling is then wrapped in pizza dough, creating a pie perfect for appetizers. Slice it...

This delicious Mexican-style dinner takes just half an hour to prepare. Enchiladas are corn tortilla tubes filled with chicken, topped with sauce, cheese, and...

If your child loves tacos with a variety of toppings and fillings, surprise them with a unique school lunch and put together a taco bar in a lunchbox! They can be taken to school or on a picnic. To do this, you'll...

Treat the kids after school with delicious shark-shaped quesadillas. Follow this step-by-step recipe and easily assemble them using shredded cheese, wheat tortillas, black olives for the eyes, and roasted peppers for...

These quesadillas are filled with juicy bell peppers and fried sweet Italian sausage, not to mention loads of gooey cheese. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Also great served...

For quick and hearty tacos, pork tenderloin is the best choice. This tender cut of meat cooks just as quickly as the vegetables. The pork tenderloin is rubbed with fajita seasoning and roasted whole in...

Tostones are a popular Latin American appetizer consisting of fried flattened plantains. They are served both as a side dish and as a snack. This recipe suggests serving fried tostones with...

Make chicken fajitas for a healthy salad that's easy to take to work in a jar. It requires minimal effort: simply toss the chicken with vegetables on a baking sheet and...

Mexican tortilla soup, thick and rich, is a wonderful warming dish, perfect for cold weather. Its key ingredient is corn tortillas: some of them are used in the soup itself as a thickener,...

Some people like chunky guacamole, while others prefer a smooth, creamy texture. For this, you'll need a blender or food processor. Blend the avocado and pepper...

Tomatillos, or tomatillos, infuse classic avocado guacamole with a refreshing tartness that pairs beautifully with the heat of jalapeño peppers and fragrant cilantro. Seeds removed...

A thick and hearty Mexican stew, posole, is a perfect warming treat on a chilly winter day and will lift your spirits with its spicy aroma. Posole is made with braised pork shoulder, which you can...

This spicy Mexican salsa with chile de árbol peppers is perfect for any Mexican dish, including tacos, burritos, or simply fried eggs and grilled meats. A very versatile addition...

Cook this juicy pork in a rich, flavorful sauce for a Mexican-inspired dinner and serve it alongside warmed tortillas, shredded cabbage, cheese, and marinated...

Give your Margarita a wonderful tropical twist by adding pineapple juice and passion fruit puree to its basic ingredients—tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Its aroma...

Refreshing, delicious, and bright pink, this Margarita is the perfect treat for summer parties and for those winter days when you want to embrace summer! The cocktail is made in a blender using frozen...

Mint and white grapes give the invigorating Margarita an even more refreshing flavor, and the cocktail takes on an inviting green color. Frozen Margaritas are prepared in a blender. First...

The Margarita is one of the most recognizable and popular cocktails. It's loved for its simple yet invigorating flavor, as well as the opportunity to experiment with the original ingredients, adding something special...

Transform the traditional Margarita into a more fun and vibrant drink by adding orange soda to its signature ingredients—tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Serve...

Esquites is a Mexican street food snack made from corn kernels. Thanks to the abundance of spices, it offers a whole bouquet of flavors, with sweet, tart, spicy, and savory notes.

Treat yourself to a quick and delicious Mexican-style soup for a mid-week lunch with vegetables, canned beans and corn, and grilled chicken pieces. All you need is...

Give Mexican guacamole an Asian twist. Mashed avocado is mixed with wasabi powder, pickled ginger, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, and herbs. It makes a zesty appetizer...

Cassava (or yuca) roots are a popular ingredient in South America, where they're typically prepared similarly to potatoes. You can even make French fries from cassava, and they'll be just as golden, crispy, and...

Instead of traditional corn chips, these nachos are made with sweet potato waffle fries. Spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet and top with chili con carne (or just...

This vegetarian chili is made with eggplant, tomatoes, corn, and beans, and for an even more filling meal, add shredded tofu, which makes a great substitute for ground meat. From...

The star of this hash brown isn't the potato, but the yucca root, which makes a worthy substitute. When boiling yucca, thin pieces cook faster than thick ones, so check for doneness by...

Make unconventional and unusual tacos in the form of sealed, pie-like pockets filled with filling. Wheat tortilla pockets are filled with two delicious (and easy to make)...

When Margarita meets sangria, you get this delicious fruit punch for a crowd. Sangrita is made with white wine, tequila, and lime. Instead of the usual ice cubes, add...

Sandia loca is a Mexican sweet, sour, salty, and spicy fruit salad sold by street vendors. Its name translates from Spanish as "crazy watermelon." It's made from half a watermelon...

This taco seasoning is made with basic pantry ingredients and mixes up in minutes, so there's no need to make it in advance. You'll never have to...

Pan de jamón is a Venezuelan Christmas roll that's sold in bakeries nationwide from December 1st until New Year's. This festive bread, filled with ham, olives, and raisins, is the most...

Wrap your traditional breakfast of pork sausage, fried eggs, and cheese in a tortilla, add some spicy jalapeño, drizzle with salsa, and you've got yourself a delicious Mexican burrito. Want...

This incredibly flavorful Mexican soup is super easy to make. Make a big batch, pour into containers, and store in the freezer for a delicious lunch on hand.

Brigadeiro is a popular Brazilian delicacy, created in the mid-20th century in honor of Brazilian military leader Brigadier Eduardo Gomes. The dessert is impressive and festive, and consists of just...

Fresh Mexican salsa can be made using a grater, and it won't take you more than 10 minutes. You'll need a four-sided grater, as some ingredients will be grated on coarse...

This recipe combines traditional chili pepper salsa with a popular Sunday brunch cocktail to create a sweet-and-spicy sauce with a Bloody Mary twist.

Pico de gallo is a Mexican salsa served fresh as an appetizer, such as with tortilla chips. It typically consists of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and cilantro in a...

This hearty burger has everything many people love for breakfast: a juicy beef patty, melting cheese, a fried egg, and crispy fried bacon, all on a soft, buttery...

Chili con carne (or simply chili) is made with lean turkey breast and canned kidney beans, but it's still very filling, nutritious, and full of flavor and aroma.

This soup from Ree Drummond is the easiest soup imaginable to make! No washing, peeling, or chopping required. It's made using only canned goods from your pantry...

Make delicious fajitas at home, just like you'd get at a top Mexican restaurant. These fajitas are baked in the oven in individual foil wraps and served on wheat tortillas, meaning you'll have...