South american recipes

Brazil: Empadinhas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas)

“Empadas (pies), Pasteis (turnovers) are among the famous Brazilian appetizers called salgadinhos (salty…

Romeo and Juliet appetizers

guava paste and cheese

Pumpkin with Shrimp or Camarao na Moranga

This is a traditional Brazilian recipe and perfect for the fall!

Chimichurri Sauce

This fresh sauce is wonderful on just about anything. The sharpness is a great counterpoint to rich beef. We also use it on chicken or vegetables.…

Brazilian Chicken

After watching Brazil come back from 2-0 to beat the US 3-2 in soccer last weekend, I got an itch to try some Brazilian BBQ. If figured if I can't…

Dulce de Leche Cortada

Creamy Chicken Tortillia Soup

This started as a Wolfgang Puck recipe (renowned Mexican chef!). I've made it probably 100 times and the variations I've adopted as my own. The…

Grilled Chicken Breast with Chimichurri

This simple to make sauce and marinade is one of the best parts of Argentinian cooking. While I've normally…

Sugar Cane Syrup

Used for the preparation of the Texas de Brazil Caipirinha

Texas de Brazil - Caipirinha

Texas de Brazil - Brazilian Salad Recipe

Steak Tacos

Smashed Avocado

Chimichurri

Shrimp appetizers