Recipezaar: South American,Tropical Fruits recipes

Pineapple Punch

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:02:04 -0500

This recipe has been adapted from it's orignal due to it not being very popular. You can leave the rum out if you'd like. Make sure you grind the spices finely you don't want chunks of cloves as you are drinking this. -- posted by Xexe

Pineapple Foster

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 16:16:29 -0500

Great takeoff on Bananas Foster, I love this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. -- posted by MizzNezz

Island Fruit Punch

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:14:18 -0400

Fresh and fruity tasting cocktail. I recommend freezing the fruit for an extra refreshing icy effect. -- posted by dale!

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:07:29 -0500

I got this recipe from a friend when I was in the tenth grade. She gave me one at lunch and I loved it! (I love banana bread, so this was perfect!) I asked for the recipe that day and I decided to post it! I hope you like it! -- posted by Bec

Abiu Dessert

Sun, 16 Feb 2003 20:06:42 -0500

Abiu = star apple = caimito. Abiu have low acidity so benefit from an acidic ingredient to bring out the taste. These fruit are originally from Brazil. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Simple Avocado-Mango Salsa

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:05:39 -0500

From the Ottawa Citizen. Enjoy! -- posted by Miraklegirl

Very Berry Pineapple Poppy Salad

Wed, 09 Apr 2003 20:08:37 -0400

Non-fat, Low cal fruit salad with a zing, great for after dinner or as a snack. -- posted by Tyler Clarke

Guava Bars

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:07:15 -0400

I made these in response to a request from a Colombian coworker for "something guava". Guava paste can usually be found in the international aisle of well-stocked grocery stores. You may find it in a wrapped bar as opposed to a large flat tin; I find that the canned product is better-tasting and more attractively colored than the stuff in the bar, but use what you can find. -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Guava Cake

Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:03:18 -0400

On a mission to find recipes to use up the random tin of guava paste that I often have in the pantry, I came across this one online somewhere. The applesauce and glaze are my own doctorings, because the original recipe was good but quite dry. It's still a very dense butter cake, so those bakers desiring a lighter-textured cake may want to add more applesauce to the recipe. -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Fruit Salad

Wed, 05 Nov 2003 20:01:43 -0500

This is a great tasting salad. Found it in a Avon International Cookbook -- posted by Mary in LA.

Island Ceviche Salad with Pink Pickled Onions

Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:59:49 -0500

Originated from the Good Eats episode, 'Down and Out in Paradise' -- posted by Jofo

Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:00:04 -0500

MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan. -- posted by Ang11002

Papaya Cream

Tue, 02 Mar 2004 20:00:25 -0500

I fell in love with Fogo de Chao's papaya cream dessert. I had to recreate it at home. After a few tries, I think my recipe tastes even better! -- posted by Grace Lynn

Mango Habanero Salad Dressing

Fri, 07 May 2004 20:00:05 -0400

Sweet, tangy, and spicy dressing delicious with tomatoes, avacados, or Mexican style bean salads. The amounts are general, please adjust to your tastes. -- posted by yogi

Patacones (fried Plantain)

Sat, 29 May 2004 19:59:49 -0400

I learned how to make this from my Colombian mother-in-law. They are very simple to make, and taste great. They taste best when they are hot out of the skillet. We eat them a lot for breakfast, along with either fried eggs or scrambled eggs with tomatos and onion. They also make a great side dish. -- posted by SlipC

Maduros (plantain)

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:59:47 -0400

These are a traditional South American side dish. I serve them alongside a plate full of rice, meat, and boiled salt potatoes. They add a nice sweetness to the meal. -- posted by SlipC

Raspberry Mango Fool

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:59:12 -0400

I needed to make something from South America for my Advanced Pastry Production class, and found a recipe for Mango Fool. I made it for my class, but later decided to change the recipe a little, and make it raspberry-mango, and add some extra flavoring ingredients. -- posted by Linz/Lindsey

Banana Upside Cake (bolo De Banana)

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 20:00:28 -0500

Another brazillian classic, found on bakeries and homes around country. -- posted by ekives

Grumichama or Brazil Cherry Ice Blocks

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 19:59:59 -0500

Grumichama = Eugenia brasiliensis Cooking time is freezing time. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Canistel Milk Shake

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 20:00:12 -0500

From Glenn Tankard's Tropical Fruit. The canistel, Pouteria campechiana, was well known to Central and South American pre-columbian civilisations. Other names for this fruit include yellow sapote, egg fruit, tiesa, arbol del hueva and huevo vegetal. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Mango Salsa

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 19:59:21 -0500

Mango Salsa -- posted by DanDrake

Guava - Mango Licuado (smoothie)

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:03:49 -0500

A licuado is a Latin American smoothie. Actually, I suspect that a smoothie is a North-of-Mexico licuado. This is refreshing on a hot day. It is also good with pineapple instead of mango. -- posted by Nose

Appealing Bananas Calypso

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:20:53 -0400

This is the way to light the end of a great meal. A flaming tropical dessert. Or over french toast or pancakes for breakfast.Try any tropical fruit you like. -- posted by ~Rita~

The Mango Salsa Recipe

Tue, 24 May 2005 10:44:34 -0400

This is the only mango salsa recipe. Just enough sweet and spice -- posted by startnover

Platanutres (Plantain Chips)

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:36:49 -0400

A popular snack in the Caribbean, plantain chips are called mariquitas in Cuba, trompetas in the Dominican Republic, and chicharitos de plátano verde in Costa Rica. Versions also exist in India, where the chips are often cooked in coconut oil, and Southeast Asia, where it is common to rub them with turmeric and salt before frying. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Aji De Carne [ Bolivian Pork and Bananas]

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:41:41 -0400

A sweet and spicy stew. The original was from an Eat Low Fat digest way back in the early 90s. Heat Scale: Medium. Sweet-heat. Serve to guests with a salad and a slaw; chilled fruit and a little corn pudding. Source: Chile Pepper Magazine Presents "Hot and Spicy Latin Dishes" a collection. Also appeared in the Chile Pepper Magazine, April 1995. -- posted by DR. House

Grilled Bananas With Raspberries and Rum

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:56:29 -0400

Im always looking for desserts to do on the grill or campfire. This came from another website but is so simple. For the kids leave out the rum and use vanilla extract. Try it with other berries like blueberries or strawberries. Posted for the Zaar World tour for countries where bananas are grown and plentiful. -- posted by LAURIE

Plantains With Crema Espesa (Thick Cream)

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:17:49 -0400

These plantains are a nice change for a sweet dessert. You can get plantains in a South American market if they are not readily available in your grocery store. This is tasty & delicious and they don't get mushy! Source Better Homes & Gardens. Recipe does not include the passive time for the Crema Espesa - that is 24 to 30 hours for the cream to be made. -- posted by Manami

Pina Colada Dip

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:21:13 -0400

This dip is great for fruits, chicken finger, shrimp e.t.c. -- posted by chef FIFI

Tropical Papaya Salad

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:53:19 -0500

Refreshing, sweet, tropical fruit with the hot bean paste, red chiles and spices. -- posted by ~Rita~

Black Bean and Mango Chicken Salad

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:23:23 -0500

I adapted a previous version of this great salad to include some really awesome and complimentary flavors to the grilled chicken, the mangos - and of course, to the black beans. Plus, this is a great way to get rid of leftover grilled or roasted chicken. -- posted by stephanierndos

Christmas Eve Salad - Ensalada De Noche Buena

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:47:50 -0500

This is a rosy salad, due to the beet juice. A nice combination of crunch, sweet and sour. -- posted by Krsi Sue

Sweet Plantains

Wed, 17 May 2006 21:59:51 -0400

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence. This is a lovely dessert or sweet accompaniment to Arroz Con Pollo or another savory latin dish! I love to eat it with Lechon Asado and Black beans and rice; I think it offsets the garlic well. -- posted by nsomniak6

Empanadas De Pina (Pineapple)

Sat, 20 May 2006 14:47:15 -0400

Yummy, sweet version of an empanada...popular in Latin America :) -- posted by Ang11002

Maduros En Salsa De Arándano (Sweet Plantains in Cranberr

Mon, 29 May 2006 20:24:08 -0400

I found this one some time ago in a free 2004 recipe calendar from Shaw's supermarket. Something a little different for sweet plantain lovers. -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Coconut-Raisin Pudding

Mon, 29 May 2006 21:04:38 -0400

Dulce de Coco - Brazil -- posted by Sage

Natilla De Pina (Pineapple Custard)

Mon, 29 May 2006 21:49:11 -0400

This custard is eaten all over Latin America, but particularly in Cuba and Colombia. Orange juice can be substituted for the pineapple and, either way, it is terrific paired with Recipe #170551 posted separately. -- posted by Chef Kate

Sweet Potato Bananas Casserole

Tue, 30 May 2006 12:09:12 -0400

Casseroles Potatoes Luau Tubers Root Vegetable Hawaiian Hawaii Pacific Tropical Islands Usa .I have yet to get a chance to try this for my DH. -- posted by BLUE ROSE

Flan De Coco Ecuadoreana

Tue, 30 May 2006 16:01:28 -0400

There are a couple of good coconut flan recipes here, but none that are as easy or as fool-proof as this one, which I learned in Ecuador. Not only is it easy, but it minimizes use of utensils and so forth so there is very little cleaning up--and your flan mold will be licked clean. -- posted by Chef Kate

Pina Asada

Tue, 30 May 2006 17:59:12 -0400

Sometimes you can get this as street food in Latin America. Sometimes it is combined with Recipe #170308 for a very elegant dessert--with the custard filling the center of the pineapple ring and fresh mint garnishing the plate. -- posted by Chef Kate

Bananas Managua

Tue, 30 May 2006 18:15:26 -0400

Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Nicaragua. From the "International Vegetarian Cookbook". -- posted by Bayhill

Mango Pineapple Lime Cheesecake

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:25:33 -0400

I had forgotten that I had this recipe tucked away in some recipe file on my computer, so I figured I'd post it here so I wouldn't forget about it again. I believe this is from Bon Appétit. -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Big Bowl Cafe Coconut Mango Cheesecake

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:15:41 -0400

I haven't gotten around to making this yet, but it sounds so good I thought I'd share it (I love out-of-the-ordinary cheesecakes!). The baking instructions do not mention a waterbath, but I usually bake my cheesecakes with one, so I suppose it can be baked by whatever method the individual chef has best luck with. Not sure where on the web I found this, but I know that it's initially from The Big Bowl Cafe in Chicago. -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Torta De Platano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Cake)

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:43:40 -0400

This is a Venezuelan recipe from the Latin American cookbook in the Time Life Cookbook series. Traditionally it accompanies meat dishes and can be served hot or cold. I make it every now and then when I want something different! -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Coffee Lover's Shake (Light)

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 22:34:08 -0400

Coffee Milkshake Just put this together the other night. Great dessert and HEALTHY :) I haven't tried it with the banana, but I thought that sounded good too. -- posted by Chef sam #2

Carmen Miranda

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:43:41 -0400

This is a Brazilian version of a trifle. I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but I liked the sound of it. I found this recipe on (sadly departed) cleverchef.com a while back, but I believe it's originally from a cookbook called "Fiesta! A Celebration of Latin Hospitality". Note: allow for chilling time for assmbled trifle (minimum 2 hours, but overnight is recommended). -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Brazilian Pina Colada

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:55:02 -0400

I was on the beach at Porto De Galinhas Brazil when I found this recipe. It is amazing! -- posted by Chef #350472

Two-Tone Tostones

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:38:32 -0500

Bright golden and orange and bursting with flavor, these make an excellent and unusual thanksgiving side dish -- also, they're a quite healthy addition to the indulgent spread! Very high in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber -- posted by BrotherAdso

Warm Salad of Beef With Avocado-Mango Salsa

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:50:12 -0500

I found this recipe in the Chicago Tribune. I'm posting it here for safe-keeping. -- posted by Chicagopm

Bananas Con Mousse De Duraznos - Bananas With Peach Mousse

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:22:17 -0500

Variations of this exquisite dessert are common throughout South America. From The South American Table by Maria Baez Kijac. You can substitute your favorite fruit for the peaches -- posted by Brenda.

Pineapple Salsa

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:56:39 -0400

I just threw this together one night to go with sauteed chicken. Tonight I made it again for a "Company Pork Roast" (#23939). What a perfect compliment to white meat! Delicious!! -- posted by Natalia 3

Pineapple Ginger Beer Floats

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:47:05 -0400

This is a variation of the Rio-Style floats I found in Food & Wine magazine. I love ginger beer! -- posted by Engrossed

Banana Black Bean Salad

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:38:43 -0400

A fresh/zippy salad that can be made well in advance and served with a dollop of sour cream and chives/parsley/cilantro as a garnish or alongside fish, rice or something else fun. Mango may be used in addition to or in place of the banana. I developed this recipe to combine the delicious flavors of Island and Latin food with Californian cuisene. -- posted by Food Snob in Israel

Batida Maracuja

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:50:42 -0400

A drink from the bar Garota de Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Taken in a book -- posted by Boomette

Easy Mango Salsa

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:23:14 -0400

This is a fast and easy fruit salsa because it uses the little fruit cups you get at the grocery store. So easy and so good! -- posted by Mika G.

Fried Plantains With Powdered Sugar...and Rum

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:18:42 -0400

You will probably purchase green plantains, let them ripen to the yellow/brown/black stage. Rum is optional, but very delicious in the recipe and served with the recipe. (They look like huge fat long green bananas) -- posted by Montana Heart Song

Guatemalan Sweet Potatoes With Bananas

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:32:27 -0500

In my recipe file from a community cookbook. I haven't tried it, but don't want to lose it. -- posted by Oolala

Papaya and Feta Salad

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:32:07 -0500

This spectacular summer salad comes from Ingrid Hoffman, of The Food Network's "Simply Delicioso". It's wonderful as a side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. -- posted by MaryMatt1016

Absolute Best Mango Salsa

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:11:47 -0500

I absolutely adore fresh mango, and this salsa is the perfect way to make them shine! The result is very fresh, sweet and spicy, and chunky...similar to pico de gallo in texture. Make sure you use mangoes at their peak...if they are too ripe, your salsa will be mushy. I make this often for guests by serving with blue corn tortilla chips (the color is so much prettier than plain ol' tortilla chips!) or serve alongside mahi mahi or other grilled fish. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! -- posted by Elle Woods Can Cook!

Winter Mango Smoothie

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:59:03 -0400

A WARM smoothie? You'll be an instant beleiver- when I want a smoothie but don't want to get chilled, this is the one I make. Be sure your fruit is nice and ripe. Taste incroyable. -- posted by White Rose Child

Baked Banana Dessert Omelet (Tortilla De Banana)

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:50:54 -0400

From: "The Art of South American Cookery" by Myra Waldo, 1961ed. Posted for Zaar World Tour 4. -- posted by Engrossed

Doce De Banana (Sweet Banana)

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:24:09 -0400

A popular dessert in Brazil. These bananas are delicious and worth the wait for them to simmer. From the cookbook "World of Cooking - The PBS Series" -- posted by Enjolinfam

Brazilian Banana Cake

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:58:19 -0400

A wonderfully delicious banana cake from Brazil. Nuts may be added into the batter or onto the cake if desired. -- posted by Sassy in da South

Helado De Pina(Pineapple Ice)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:07:47 -0400

This is from Paraguay and is from Flavors of Paraguay by Lynn Van Houten. -- posted by Lavender Lynn

Brazilian Coconut Pie With Tropical Fruit

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:43:12 -0400

This is a very refreshing and easy pie to make Add which ever fresh tropical fruit you like to the top or a mixture traditioanlly they put on mango, papaya and guava slices. The recipe does not include a 2 hour chilling time in the fridge. -- posted by Marlitt

Sauteed Plantains

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:41:36 -0400

A Venezuelan dish, choose plantains that are yellow with some black spots, much like a ripe banana. If they are green, allow them to ripen or else they will suck the spit from your mouth! Icky, trust me, I know. Been there, done that! From Cooking Light. Pretty simple recipe submitted for ZWT4 -- posted by Chef PotPie

Brazilian Shake-It-Up

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:03:23 -0400

A delicious shake drink without the ice cream. You can use full fat milk (or even some cream) for a richer drink if your not looking at calories. -- posted by Annacia

Tropical Fruit Salad

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:11:05 -0500

From 365 Low Calorie Recipes. Simple simple simple! -- posted by dicentra

Haphazard Guacamole

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:19:29 -0500

Amazingly, this came out just to my taste. Combining all the ingredients people suggested to me, here's my first guac recipe! -- posted by White Rose Child

Patacones (Fried Green Plantains) - Panamá

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:14:44 -0500

I learned how to make these from my boyfriend, who grew up in the Canal Zone in Panama. They are easy to make & taste great. We eat them as an appetizer or snack before dinner or w/ lunch. They are best hot out of the skillet, sprinkled w/ salt & dipped in ketchup (Maggi ketchup is best, if you can get it), like french fries. -- posted by FattyFat

Banana Sweet

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:42:18 -0500

Dessert from Brazil. It's my own recipe. I normally make this to save the bananas from going bad. when they start to get black on the outside and your family don't want to eat them, it's the right time to make this recipe. -- posted by Demotherway

Macaroons Made With Fresh Coconut

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:09:54 -0400

This simple recipe makes soft, not too sweet, delicious macaroons that are very easy to eat. The ingredients are all extra healthy too, incredible! -- posted by Ancel

Calypso Coconut Bars

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:44:29 -0400

This started as coconut Cocada, a 'zaar recipe from Sharon123, but here in the tropics it's difficult to get candies to set, and so my results soon became the base for a new recipe. This is a sweet, dense, coconut bar full of flavour and filling enough to serve as a desert in itself. -- posted by Ancel

Aji De Tomate De árbol - Tree Tomato Hot Sauce

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:00:30 -0400

I'm a little obsessed with the possibility of moving to Ecuador. This is a recipe using the tree tomato which looks like a roma tomato, but pointier. From: http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/03/10/tree-tomato-aji/ -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Mountain Rice (Arroz Da Serra) - Portuguese Brazil

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:26:51 -0400

This is from "Cuisines of Portguguese Encounters", which as recipes from the author's travels thru Portugal and its former colonies. This dish was made by Portuguese settlers combining their foods with the customs of the Tupi-Guarani Indians It's now part of Brazil's national cuisine. I haven't made it yet. -- posted by Debbie R.

South American Jugo - Fresh Fruit Drink

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:38:34 -0400

Jugo is a wonderful fruity drink, traditionally drunk in South America, especially at breakfast time. -- posted by Um Safia

Mango and Black Bean Stew

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:26:19 -0400

This recipe is the only vegetarian dish I've been able to get my family to enjoy - and they really enjoyed it! Since sweet potatoes are so hard to chop up raw, I go ahead and boil them ahead of time until they're just tender enough that I don't need a chainsaw to get through them. Non-vegetarians can feel free to add 1/8 pound chopped sausage and/or ham with the onion in the first step. -- posted by Alexander Mar

Cal's Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:33:40 -0400

This mild, but flavorful salsa was a big hit at a recent catered event in Hooper Bay Alaska where it was served along side pineapple marinated BBQ halibut. The following week I served the same salsa with a grilled teriyaki salmon and had the same rave reviews. -- posted by Chef Michael Callahan

Kiwi Caipirinha

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:22 -0400

Cachaca is a Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane jice. If you cant get cachaca, substitute white rum or vodka. -- posted by College Girl

Pure De Platanos Maduros - Ripe Plantain Puree

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:55:17 -0400

From http://laylita.com/recipes/2009/03/13/ripe-plantain-puree/ This puree is used as a side dish to plate lamb shanks in. -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Platanos Asados Con Queso - Baked Ripe Plantains With Cheese

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:02:59 -0400

These look DELICIOUS! From: http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/12/03/platanos-asados-con-queso-or-baked-ripe-plantains-with-cheese/ -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Pineapple Caipirinha

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:30:39 -0400

http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/11/10/pineapple-caipirinha/ -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle