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Latin American food is not one unified cuisine, because Latin America encompasses so many different cultures: Peruvian, Argentinean, Brazilian, even Puerto Rican. Sample a world of unique Latin American flavors with eHow.
Basic ingredients for Ropa Vieja Cuban stew; find them all in this free recipe video clip from our expert chef. Read More
Learn what ingredients are needed for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip. Read More
Learn how to cook and serve picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip. Read More
Many Puerto Ricans would not think of celebrating Christmas without a steaming plate of pasteles to garnish their table. These tasty bundles of pork-stuffed banana leaves Read More
Thanks to the close geographical proximity of the United States to many of the Latin American countries of the world, Latin American cuisine has been rapidly gaining in Read More
Plantains have been a fixture of Latin-American cuisine for hundreds of years. These delicious fruits are inexpensive and versatile, making them a perfect accompaniment to Read More
Empanadas are an extremely versatile Latin American dish and can be easily adapted to accommodate any menu plan or taste. By varying the ingredients from the more Read More
Brazilian cuisine is flavorful. Depending upon the region, there can be a variety of recipes. There are many ways to use fish in Brazilian cooking. The key is to rely on Read More
In Spain, sofrito sauce is a typical accompaniment to the Torilla Espanola. Sofrito is widely eaten within Latin American and Hispanic cultures and has many different Read More
Pozole is a deliciously spicy Cuban stew, made with three types of fresh chilies, along with beef and a combination of fresh, colorful vegetables. Pozole is a traditional Read More
Get the proper ingredients for authentic Cuban chicken; learn more about making traditional Cuban food in this free cooking video. Read More
Learn what ingredients are needed to make arroz con pollo, or chicken and rice, with expert cooking tips in this free South American cuisine video clip. Read More
Learn how to make a South American shrimp ceviche recipe with expert cooking tips in this free South American cuisine video clip. Read More
Arepas are easy to make and a tasty side. Different Latino regions have different ways of making arepas. eHow will show you the easy way to make Colombian arepas. Read More
Mazamorra morada, which translates into "purple pudding," is a traditional Peruvian dish made from purple corn. It's actually a pudding-like fruit compote loaded with a Read More
Many people in the United States think that food south of the border is just Mexican or Tex-Mex, but South American countries have their own culture which is vastly Read More
Colombia, located in the northwest part of South America has a rich multicultural heritage. The people have Native American, Spanish colonial and African roots. Colombia's Read More
Red Mojo sauce is a popular sauce in Latin, Mexican, and Southwestern cooking. It is a pepper based sauce that has just enough spice from cumin to add a kick to an Read More
Mofongo, a garlic-flavored plantain dish, is a popular entree or side dish served in Puerto Rico. Often paired with seafood or pork, mofongo is a spicy taste of the Read More
Dulces de Calabasas is a traditional confection made in honor of the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico and Latin American countries. However, Dulces de Calabasas isn't Read More
Chorizo is a popular traditional Latin American food. It varies slightly depending on the country that it comes from, as individual national culinary customs affect the Read More
Jicama, also known as yam bean or Mexican turnip, originated south of the border. It's a cousin of the sweet potato and has a crisp, sweet taste. Jicama is often sold as a Read More
Peruvian cuisine is very diverse because of its blending of cultures and its unusual geography. With three distinct regions, a wide variety of biology and climate, and Read More
A thimble-size shot of Cuban coffee or café Cubano is an essential part of the morning for many Cubans and Cuban emigrants. However, it is also taken all through the Read More
Beef potato saltadas is a one pot meal from Argentina.You can serve it with a salad without the rice. It's quite filling and nutritious all by itself. This is not a quick Read More
Cuban sandwiches, also known as Cubano, were introduced to the US at the turn of the last century by Cuban immigrants. It starts with a loaf of bread, and the basic Read More
Jicama, also called Mexican turnip or Mexican potato, can be a tasty exotic treat, but one that many people don’t know how to prepare properly. If you've never peeled a Read More
You've probably heard of rice and beans with a side of plantains, but have you ever had a typical Dominican breakfast? You can eat a huge, filling breakfast for less than Read More
The Day of the Dead is a national holiday celebrated on the first 2 days of November in many Latin American countries. It is observed to honor the deceased. In Mexico, Read More
Tamales are a traditional food of many Latin countries and cultures. Although most Americans think of tamales as nothing more than corn dough with a spicy meat filling Read More
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