Venezuelan Cuisine Recipes

Each island in the West Indies has its own unique take on the festive cream punch. This version of the Trinidadian Christmas cocktail, ponche crema, is eggless and gets its velvety texture from condensed milk...

Venezuelan corn tortillas, or arepas, are a great alternative to classic burger buns when it comes to a healthy sandwich. Arepas are easy to make at home. Just cut them...

This traditional Guyanese dish of root vegetables and other vegetables, including corn and okra, is prepared for large family celebrations. It pairs well with grilled fish or chicken, or is served...

"Pasticho is a Venezuelan version of lasagna, and in my opinion, it's a cross between a croque-monsieur and an Italian lasagna," shares recipe author Larisa Alvarez. "It has a rich flavor..."

Venezuelan empanadas are made with a dough kneaded with corn flour, which distinguishes them from similar pastries in other Latin American countries. This recipe uses a special...

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...

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...

Arepas, a traditional Colombian flatbread, are made from a special corn flour, boiled in water and then dried before being kneaded into dough with salt and warm water. Arepas are fried...

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.

Pepito is the most popular street food in Venezuela, and is also often found in Mexican eateries. The oblong bolillo bun is split in half on the side and filled with fried marinated meat and...