South American Recipes

Browse the varied flavors of South American cooking, with recipes for feijoada, pao de queijo, flan, empanadas, ceviche, chimichurri, barbacoa, and so much more.
Chocolate Santafereño (Colombian-Style Hot Chocolate) in a glass cup with a spoon of cheese on top
Chocolate Santafereño (Colombian-Style Hot Chocolate)
grilled salmon filet over polenta with green chimichurri sauce and asparagus
Grilled Salmon with Chimichurri
creamy lemonade in glass garnished with lime
Coconut Rum Brazilian Lemonade
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close up view of a Homemade Arepa sandwich on a wooden board, with tomatoes and arepas in the background
Homemade Arepas
69 Ratings
A bowl of Brazilian cheese bread, with one roll cut open
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)
369 Ratings
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Brazilian Grilled Pineapple
100 Ratings
Brazilian Lemonade
468 Ratings
Colombian Arepas
19 Ratings
Close up on a large bowl of quinoa and black beans, garnished with cilantro.
Quinoa and Black Beans
6,057 Ratings
Close up on a few Brigaderio, covered in chocolate sprinkles.
Brigadeiro
369 Ratings
Looking at some fried empanadas on a plate with one broken in half to reveal filling.
Fried Empanadas
194 Ratings
looking at a bowl of chimichurri sauce with a spoonful resting above
Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce
226 Ratings
Papa a la Huancaína (Huancayo-Style Potatoes)
13 Ratings
close up view of a Caipirinha cocktail garnished with a lime slice in a glass
Caipirinha
42 Ratings
Peruvian lomo saltado on decorative plate
Peruvian Lomo Saltado
170 Ratings
Classic Beef Empanadas
6 Ratings
bowl of easy chimichurri served with vegetables
Easy Chimichurri
10 Ratings
Chimichurri Sauce in a bowl with a spoon
Chimichurri Sauce
242 Ratings
close up view of a slice of Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan) on a white plate
Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan)
5 Ratings
Mom's Stovetop Pork Ribs
639 Ratings
A bowl of Brazilian black bean stew, served over rice and garnished with cilantro leaves
Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
44 Ratings
Coconut Coconut Milk Cake by Kim
Coconut Coconut Milk Cake
96 Ratings
Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk
478 Ratings
close up view of Brazilian White Rice garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate
Brazilian White Rice
412 Ratings
close up view of Ceviche Peruano with corn, onions, carrots and lettuce on a white plate
Ceviche Peruano
26 Ratings
Chilean Pebre Sauce
5 Ratings
Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink
16 Ratings
Fried Sweet Bananas
7 Ratings
Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)
26 Ratings
Brazilian Style Flan (Pudim de Leite Condensado)
36 Ratings
close up view of Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry) with white rice and fresh herbs on a white plate
Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry)
17 Ratings
Aji de Gallina
49 Ratings
Bolivian Saltenas
39 Ratings
Brazilian Fish Stew
409 Ratings
close up view of Brazilian Fish Stew with rice garnished with green onions in a white bowl
Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew
185 Ratings
close up view of Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken) with tomatoes and capers, over white rice
Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)
17 Ratings
Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grilled Chicken)
12 Ratings
Alfajores - Argentinian sandwich cookies with coconut
Alfajores Argentinean Style
68 Ratings
close up view of a Roasted Peruvian Turkey in a roasting pan on the stove
Roast Peruvian Turkey
67 Ratings
close up view of Brazilian Black Bean Stew garnished with mango and fresh herbs in a bowl
Brazilian Black Bean Stew
495 Ratings
Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style
12 Ratings
Colombian Lentils
99 Ratings
four individual servings of Brazilian passion fruit mousse sitting on a light pink tray on a kitchen counter
Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja)
41 Ratings
close up view of Empanada Pastry Dough rounds on a wooden surface
Authentic Empanada Pastry Dough
16 Ratings
close up view of Tender Juicy Skirt Steak (Churrasco) with mushrooms and onions, served with green beans on a white plate
Tender Juicy Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
8 Ratings
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Pisco Sour Cocktail
3 Ratings
Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes
3 Ratings
close up view of a pile of Beef Empanadas on a white plate
Beef Empanadas
2 Ratings
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)
8 Ratings
A plate of sliced Churrascaria-Style Picanha served with white rice and cherry tomatoes
Churrascaria-Style Picanha
7 Ratings
close up view of layered Peruvian Potato-Chicken Salad (Causa Rellena) garnished with cherry tomatoes and herbs on a white plate
Peruvian Potato-Chicken Salad (Causa Rellena)
7 Ratings
Brazilian Carrot Cake
35 Ratings
close up view of Suspiro Limeño garnished with cinnamon in a bowl
Suspiro Limeño
9 Ratings
Peruvian causa topped with avocado slice and sliced egg
Peruvian Causa
10 Ratings
Pisco Sour
23 Ratings
close up view of a pile of Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) in a basket lined with a red kitchen towel
Chef John's Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
19 Ratings
Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema
30 Ratings
close up view of Pesto Quinoa with tomatoes in a bowl
Pesto Quinoa
101 Ratings
Argentine Meat Empanadas
125 Ratings
Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew
11 Ratings
Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs
26 Ratings
Chilean-Style Sopaipillas
15 Ratings
Empanadas Salteñas
1 Rating
Chef John's Brazilian Feijoada
24 Ratings
Chilean Empanada
39 Ratings
Homemade Sazon Seasoning
8 Ratings
close up view of Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew) in a bowl, served with with rice and limes
Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)
4 Ratings

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