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"Adobo means spice rub or marinade, and this particular recipe was introduced by African slaves and brought to Bahía in Brazil in the 17th century.

This recipe is from Epicurious."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, ground turmeric...

"A special I had at one of our great seafood restaurants in Monterey. They wouldn't share the recipe, but I found a few like it and adapted 'til it was close! I don't usually add the chilis, (I picked them off at the restaurant,) but my husband likes them. A mandoline is great here for the veggies."

Ingredients: cilantro, cilantro leaves...

"Here is a simple appetizer that is popular and easy to make and will appeal to even those who are not ceviche aficionados. Ceviche of many types are popular in Peru. This can also be served as a light lunch, served on crusty French or Italian rolls. Adapted from Spirit of the Earth(Cultural Expeditions)."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh cilantro...

"Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. An Ecuadorean recipe from www.laylita.com, sometimes used as a hangover cure. Yuca or cassava or cassaba should be available at latin supermarkets. The Pickled Red Onion and Tomato Salsa is essential to make this an "Encebollado"."

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"This is a popular dish along the coast of Peru. Mashed potatoes are spiced with Aji Amarillo Paste, they are layered with tuna salad and avocados. For variation, try substituting crab meat, shrimp, or octopus for the tuna. Sliced tomatoes are used in the vegetarian version."

Ingredients: eggs, yukon gold potatoes...

"Ceviche is a light and refreshing, chilled citrus-marinated seafood salad which originated in Peru. The acidity of the marinade denatures the protein structure of the fish, essentially "cooking" it. The result is a less fishy-tasting dish than other uncooked seafood.

Note: Other types of fresh seafood (such as lobster, shrimp,..."

Ingredients: cilantro, jalapenos, parsley...

"I made this recipe up after walking along the beach at dusk feeling the pipis tickling my feet while the fed on the good food brought in by the tide. It sort of a cross between, fried rice, rissotto and Paella."

Ingredients: eggs, pipis, garlic...