30 latin american recipes

Learn how to make Salpores de Arroz, a delightful gluten-free Latin American dessert that is perfect for special occasions, such as the Fourth of July. These crispy and golden treats are made from a simple batter that once fried to perfection, they can be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack, adding a touch of sweetness to your celebration.

Empanadas, Latin American hand pies filled with seasoned ground beef, hard-boiled egg, raisins, and green olives, wrapped in flaky pastry. Fried or baked, perfect for parties and lunchboxes.

Hearty South American vegetable soup with tomatillos, black beans, chayote, pattypan squash, corn, and a smoky chipotle kick. A filling, plant-based bowl loaded with Latin spices.

Picadillo ground beef simmered with olives, capers, raisins, tomatoes, cumin, and allspice over rice. A classic Latin American comfort dish with sweet-savory depth.

Platanos con crema: warm butter-softened bananas sprinkled with sweet sherry and sugar, topped with vanilla whipped cream. A quick Latin American dessert ready in minutes.

Tropical ceviche with red snapper and shrimp marinated in lime, orange juice, and passion fruit puree with jalapeno and cilantro. A Latin American showpiece appetizer.

Pastelitos, little hand pies filled with mashed dried fruit, honey, and cinnamon in a flaky shortening crust. A traditional Latin American fruit turnover baked golden.

South American potato platter with cumin-poached chicken, lemon broth, jalapenos, and a fresh tomato-cilantro salsa. A one-pot meal plated family-style with bright, bold Latin flavors.

Sudado, a Latin American fish saute simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. A one-skillet dish ready in 30 minutes.

Natilla creme, a traditional Latin American egg custard made with scalded milk, flour, and folded egg whites. Topped with nutmeg or served chilled over guava slices.

Fried plantains sliced thin on the bias and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. A 3-ingredient Caribbean and Latin American side dish ready in minutes.

Empanada meat pies stuffed with seasoned ground beef, hard-boiled egg, raisins, and green olives. A Latin American hand pie that fries or bakes for crispy, golden hand-held meals.

Quinoa salpicon salad tossed with fresh cucumber, tomato, mint, and parsley in a zesty lime-chile vinaigrette. A bright, protein-rich Latin American side dish served cold.

Scallop ceviche with lime, red bell pepper, sweet green chili, jalapeño, fresh tomato, and cilantro. A Latin American-style no-cook seafood appetizer ready in an hour.

Banana tres leches cake soaked in three milks with banana liqueur, topped with sweet whipped cream and crispy meringue pieces. A Latin American dessert with a banana twist.

Pan-fried cod marinated in fresh lime juice, then crisped in garlic-infused butter and finished with cilantro. A bright, low-fat fish dinner with Latin American flair.