North & South America recipe collection

A layered Mexican tortilla casserole with spinach, corn, zucchini, and Monterey Jack in a smoky roasted green chili-tomato sauce. Think vegetarian enchilada lasagna, stacked and baked.

A smoky-sweet blender sauce made from tamarind paste, chipotle peppers in adobo, brown sugar, garlic, and lime. Drizzle it on grilled shrimp, tacos, wings, or anything that needs a kick.

Tangy pico de gallo with a tropical twist, ripe Roma tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, and cilantro brightened with sweet mango and creamy avocado. A fresh, no-cook salsa that doubles as a condiment.

Turn leftover teriyaki pork into a quick wok dinner with ramen noodles, crisp napa cabbage and shredded carrots in a savory teriyaki broth. A smart 35-minute leftover makeover.

Creamy shrimp enchilada soup thickened with blended tortilla chips, loaded with green chilies, sour cream, and cilantro. Topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella.

Authentic Texas cheese enchiladas with corn tortillas dipped in homemade chili gravy, stuffed with grated cheese and onions, then baked until bubbly. Tex-Mex comfort food done right.

Cuban-style red bean soup built on a classic sofrito base, simmered low with potatoes and butternut squash for body. Hearty, plant-based, and finished with a slick of olive oil for that finca-kitchen depth.

A sweet-tart canning salsa blending fresh tomatillos with Granny Smith apples, jalapenos, and cilantro. Simmered and water-bath processed for pantry-ready jars. Makes 5 half-pints of bright, fruity heat you'll want to gift.

Fluffy Spanish-style omelets filled with a simmered tomato and green pepper sauce, then rolled and drenched in the remaining salsa. A vibrant, satisfying egg dish ready in 30 minutes.

Flour tortillas cut into squares and simmered in chicken broth make the easiest dumplings you'll ever fix. Just 4 ingredients and pure comfort in every spoonful.

Mexican style chicken tortilla soup that's packed full of beans, veggies and chicken for a filling dinner.

Layered Mexican tostada dip with seasoned refried beans, green chiles, black olives, mashed avocado, cheddar, and fresh tomatoes. Serve warm or cold with tortilla chips.

Crispy chicken tostadas piled high with mashed black beans, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a kick of hot sauce. A 30-minute Mexican dinner for two that's loaded with fresh toppings and bold flavor.

Three-ingredient cranberry sauce made the Native American way with maple sugar and birch sap instead of refined sugar and water. A simple, earthy Algonquin-inspired recipe that simmers in one pot.

I made all Hawaiian food and this was with it. I loved smelling this cooking throughout the house, and it was divine. I froze two of the loaves, because I was told do not give it away, save it. Oh well will have to make double next time.

Baked trout smothered in a rich Creole-style Marguery sauce made with shrimp, crab meat, mushrooms, egg yolks, butter, and oyster liqueur. A New Orleans classic that serves 8.