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"This recipe comes from Eden Organic Foods. It's a variation of Spanish or Mexican rice using quinoa."

Ingredients: cumin, diced tomatoes with green chilies...

"Quinoa is a very high protein grain which originated in the Andes mountains of Bolivia and Peru as a staple food of the Incas. It's gluten-free and rich in L-lysine, phosphorus, calcium, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. A yet untried recipe submitted for Zaar World Tour II."

Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, onions...

"This dish is made of marinated steak, vegetables, & fried potatoes and it is sometimes served over rice. It is one of the most popular recipes in Peru. I am posting it for ZWT 2008. Based on reviews I have cut back on the amount of meat & jalapenos. Thanks for the great feedback..."

Ingredients: cumin, beef tenderloin...

"I wanted tortillas to go with tonight's dinner but was out of them. So I went searching for a recipe that did not contain any fat. I found this one, and tweaked it a bit, in one of my favorite cookbooks "500 Fat Free Recipes." My husband could not get enough of them. We dipped them into soup and made bean burritos out of them."

Ingredients: water, whole wheat pastry flour...

"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."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, ice cubes...

"A delicious Brazilian rice. From the cookbook "World of Cooking - The PBS Series.""

Ingredients: cilantro, Italian plum tomatoes...

"A tasty, tangy, colorful and LOW FAT! potato salad I concocted after having a similar one at a restaurant operated by brothers from Columbia. It's a great change from the same boring mayo-based potato salad. TRY IT!"

Ingredients: cilantro, fresh ground black pepper...

"This recipe is from the Jicama Grill, I think this is the best Shrimp Ceviche recipe in the world...it is like a colorful fiesta in a bowl."

Ingredients: cilantro, cucumbers, shrimp...

"Lemony, garlicky and lots of parsley! This is a delicious marinade that is typically used on beef, but its flavors make it outstanding on chicken or seafood. Grilling really brings out the true flavor, but a quick turn in a skillet on the stovetop works, too! Prep time includes marinating."

Ingredients: dried oregano, fresh oregano...

"Lately I've had a craving for Mexican/Central/South American Food.
I found this at the Chicken Farmers Website, and it looks delicious.
For a complete meal, serve with Gallo Pinto, or Black Beans with Rice."

Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin...

"I learned how to make this from my Colombian mother-in-law. They are very simple to make, and taste great. They taste best when they are hot out of the skillet. We eat them a lot for breakfast, along with either fried eggs or scrambled eggs with tomatos and onion. They also make a great side dish."

Ingredients: green plantains, salt...

"This is a very refreshing, sweet, no cook, healthy, lite, lemony, low fat summer meal.
You can use store bought frozen cooked shrimp, But leftover grilled shrimp is just great in this salad.
You don't need to salt because the capers, and feta are salty and lemon is a substitute for salt. But if you are a lover of salt taste first."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, feta cheese...

"There's a lot of beans and rice recipes already here, but it seems I can't get enough of them. This one comes from Real Simple magazine, and it's different than the types I normally make since it doesn't have tomatoes, and it is also a mild-flavored dish."

Ingredients: cumin, green bell peppers...

"Cachaca is a Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane jice. If you cant get cachaca, substitute white rum or vodka."

Ingredients: kiwi fruits, limes, cachaca...