Recipezaar: South American,Historical/Traditional recipes

Lisa's Version of Carole's Enchiladas

Thu, 24 May 2001 14:48:57 -0400

As much as I like my Mother-in-law's enchiladas made with beef, I like to use ground turkey in place of beef wherever I can. This is just as tasty. -- posted by Lisa Hayward

Easy Banana Milkshake

Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:20:21 -0400

It's a tasty, refreshing, nutritious, easy to make drink. -- posted by Aileen

Ham Croissant Rolls (venezuela)

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:32:49 -0400

Cuando iba al cole de pequeno en venezuela junto con un zumo de pina era mi desayuno preferido. When I was little and went to school in venezuela, along with some pinaple juice, this was my favourite breakfast! -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Cachapas

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:33:24 -0400

Este plato es tipico comerlo por la calle en venezuela, como almuerzo en un puestecito ambulante. Esta buenisimo, sobre todo si te gusta el maiz. -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Arepas De Queso Fritas

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:33:25 -0400

This is a typical Venezuelan dish (I'm Venezuelan), and I like to make it a lot since now I live in Spain. Everyone who has tried it loves them, so I thought I'd share it with everyone at Recipezaar. -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Pan de Jamon (ham bread)

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:33:26 -0400

I love this dish in december ;) -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Tequenos

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:33:35 -0400

Tequenos is my favorit dish for dinner. -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Guasacaca Sauce (Venezuela)

Mon, 22 Oct 2001 16:53:26 -0400

I use this sauce with Doritos ;) or tostones (another recipe mine) Try it you will like it ;) -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Tostones, or Fried Banana. (Venezuela)

Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:49:28 -0400

I always ate this when I was a child, and now too. Is a good snack from Venezuela. -- posted by Daniel Aguilar

Cartola

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:28:33 -0500

This is a traditional food from northeast area of brazil, it is mainly served at dinner time or late supper, but you can eat whenever you feel like! -- posted by Tati Gaud

South American Steak Sauce

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:55:12 -0500

Also makes an excellent marinade for steaks and pork chops. -- posted by Mille®

Spicy Peanut Soup

Mon, 08 Apr 2002 17:07:50 -0400

A traditional recipe from my country. This is often served with a fresh tropical fruit salad and flatbread. -- posted by .2

Dulce Argentino (Aka Really Yummy Caramel Roll Cake)

Sat, 04 May 2002 16:38:24 -0400

Passed on to me from my best friend's dad who is Cuban. An authentic dessert that's light but decadent. -- posted by LaLa

Chimichurri Sauce

Sun, 07 Jul 2002 18:57:04 -0400

Excellent with grilled meats, eggplant or portabello mushrooms. A great "dip" for raw veggies also. -- posted by DiB's

Feijoada - The Real One

Wed, 02 Oct 2002 21:44:24 -0400

This recipe is the real Brazilian Feijoada. It is like my mother does it, but she spends at least 8 hours cooking it (The secret she doesn't tell me). It can have some differences in other places of Brazil (this is the Southern style). You can keep the fat if you want it more 'creamy'. Some like it on the next day (keep on the refrigerator, of course). The perfect drink is Caipirinha, made with 'cachaca', smashed lemons and sugar, cold. You can drink beer, also. Be sure to have a place to rest after the Feijoada. You'll need it... :)) -- posted by Wanderley Brandao

Flavorful Crock Pot Chicken

Fri, 17 Jan 2003 20:03:42 -0500

This is a delicious crock pot recipe that I found on this site, but adapted it to my own tastes. It smells great while it is cooking! After cooking it for 3 hours, I took out the chicken and placed it in a serving dish, then took the sauce and added cornstarch to make it thicker. The sauce was then used to pour over the chicken or the rice. Some other ideas I have, which I would like to try sometime, would be to cut up the chicken into strips and then add stir-fry veggies to the chicken and sauce. This would be like a stir-fry! (one that would take a while though) Who knows, maybe we will try it sometime! -- posted by Bec

Potato and Chorizo Empanadas

Sun, 16 Feb 2003 20:08:24 -0500

These are tasty meat pies filled with a spicy sausage and potato filling. The empanada is a staple in Hispanic homes and restaurants. I love them and make a lightened version I found in a magazine. -- posted by Dawn

Mayan Hot Chocolate

Fri, 09 May 2003 20:03:52 -0400

Remember the movie Chocolat where Juliette Binoche adds chili to the drink? Well, this is one recipe for a spiced hot chocolate. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Matambre - Argentine Rolled, Stuffed Flank Steak

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 20:06:27 -0400

. -- posted by Mimi Bobeck

Porotos Con Pimenton Al Horno (Chilean Baked beans with peppers)

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 19:01:37 -0400

Sep 11, 2003 is the 30th anniversary of the US backed coup against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende. In memory of the 3000 people who were tortured, murdered and who then disappeared, here is a recipe for a simple Chilean dish. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Salsa Vinagreta

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:01:59 -0500

-- posted by Iowahorse

Brazilian Potato Salad

Fri, 09 Jan 2004 19:59:45 -0500

This recipe was given to me by my best friend who lived in Brazil for a while. Its a great barbecue side dish or potluck dish. *Measurements are approximate and are to taste* I personally like more lemon than stated below. This salad is supposed to be a little tart. -- posted by chef FIFI

Baked Arroz Con Pollo

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:03:05 -0500

The original recipe was longer and used chicken pieces, but this is my quick and easy version! I hope you enjoy, it is packed with flavor! -- posted by Barenaked Chef

Mayan Hot Cocoa

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 23:54:48 -0400

Inspired by the movie, "Chocolat"! Cocoa was used by the Aztec and Mayan as a sacred drink. It was brewed with various spices and drank unsweetened as part of ceremonies. This recipe uses pure cocoa and several spices, including chili peppers. The flavor is very rich and aromatic, like a dark perfume. Experiment with the sweetness to your liking. -- posted by Sandi (From CA)

Delicious Chipa Rolls (A Type of Cheese Rolls)

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:49:27 -0400

This is a traditional recipe from the north of Argentina and Paraguay. They are truly delicious cheese rolls, which are quite easy to make, freeze perfectly either raw or cooked, and are definitely crowd-pleasers. In case you can´t find tapioca flour/starch where you live, you can buy it at Amazon, for instance. I have never met anyone who doesn´t like them!!! -- posted by Chef #327349

Ceviche De Gringo

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:07:13 -0400

This is a seafood dish cooked without heat that originated in South America. -- posted by Johnny John John

Xmas Turkey - Ceia De Natal

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:04:45 -0400

There's another Brazilian Christmas Turkey recipe here using rum, but I thought this traditional version was interesting since it calls for champagne. From a Christian bulletin board site. -- posted by ~Jen~

Pepitas (Roasted Pumpkin Seeds)

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:21:01 -0400

This recipe is always a hit with kids! They love to watch them cook, especially when the seeds begin to jump and pop. They taste great on their own but you can sprinkle them on your favorite soups and salads like croutons. For a sweet variation, omit the salt and substitute olive oil for vegetable oil. Add a little cinnamon and sugar for a healthy and delicious treat! This recipe is from Latin America. -- posted by The Happy Cook

Firehouse Pork Chili Verde

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:14:44 -0500

We make this verde at the Firehouse. Everybody loves it no matter what fire station you're at and with what crew. It's a tradition to make GREAT CHILI VERDE in the FIREHOUSE and this is the one. ENJOY! -- posted by The Firehouse Cook

Brazilian Brigadeiro (Microwave)

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:49:23 -0500

This a very famous dessert in Brazil. We eat with cake in birthday parties. Delicious and easy! -- posted by Demotherway

Aztec South American Chocolate and Chilli Glazed Pork Strips

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:39:18 -0400

A fabulous combination of heat and sweet makes this chilli and chocolate glazed pork a real winner. And, this Sophie Grigson recipe uses a very cheap cut of pork, so it makes a very economical meal; however, the unusual and exciting flavours would make this a great dinner party dish. Serve with assorted stir-fried vegetables, relishes and sauteed potatoes. The Aztec's were famous for using chocolate in their cooking, both savoury and sweet - and the addition of a good quality chocolate adds a deep and delicious dimension to this humble cut of belly pork. -- posted by French Tart

Turron De Dona Pepa

Sat, 31 May 2008 01:02:57 -0400

Turron is a nougat candy, known for at least 500 years in Spain. It probably originated with the Moors, but came to be typically eaten as a Christmas treat. The Spaniards carried it to their colonies, where many local variations developed. Turron de Dona Pepa is associated with the city of Lima and its Senor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) festival. Dona Pepa was an african slave who received the recipe in a dream after being cured of paralysis in her arms. This version is from yanuq.com. -- posted by realbirdlady

Refreshing Brazilian Lemonade

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:27:02 -0400

Here is a recipe for lemonade -- Brazilian style. If you cannot get Brazilian lemons, use limes. This makes an almost smoothie like lemonade & us deliciously refreshing! Recipe from Nestle.....Posted for ZWT 4. -- posted by Um Safia

Pollo En Escabeche - Uruguayan Marinated Chicken

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:44:00 -0400

Here is an authentic Uruguayan recipe for marinated chicken. It is simple to make & absolutely delicious. This recipe uses 2 whole chickens - approx weighing 3lbs each - you can use 6lbs of chicken pieces if you prefere. In the recipe I have stated apple vinegar but you can use your own preference. Time to make doesn't include the cooling & chilling time. Posted for ZWT 4. -- posted by Um Safia

Docinhos De Abobora - Brazilian Pumpkin Candy

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:53:56 -0400

This is a lovely simple recipe for Docinhos de Abobora, the famous Brazilian candy treats. I have not tried this recipe yet, so cooking time is approximate, I'm posting for ZWT 4. -- posted by Um Safia

Ecuadorian Potato Soup

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:27:09 -0400

Here is a nice, simple recipe for traditional Ecuadorian potato soup. I have not tried this yet & am posting for ZWT 4. -- posted by Um Safia

Verduras Al Rescoldo

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:42:50 -0400

By: F. Mallman / Excellent patagonian recipe / veggetables cooked on coal embers. -- posted by Salvador Vilchis

Pumpkin Chorizo Paella

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:10:23 -0500

Sweet, Savory, and Spicy. Not too spicy though. This is good stuff. No seafood involved, although I bet it would be good with shrimp. I think this could use some more meat, but I'm a bit of a carnivore. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Shrimp Bobo

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:47:27 -0500

This is a classic dish from the northeastern Brazilian State of Bahia, Brazil. It is based on African cooking techniques and flavors. It requires the shrimps tails (AN HEADS IF POSSIBLE) for flavor. -- posted by Chef #1158711

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

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