Peruvian Holiday/Event Recipes

"Pisco is a clear brandy that is popular in both Peru and Chile. The white muscat grapes, from which pisco is distilled, were first grown in Peru by the Spaniards in the 16th century (at that time Peru & Chile were both part of Spain’s American empire.) When they became independent countries, both claimed the liquor as their own. Therefore the national..."

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Ingredients: Angostura bitters, egg whites...

"One of the recipe testers for Foodnetwork called home to recreate this family food memory-from Peru to you! I got this from the Food Network Kitchens cookbook, a prize I won in the Iron Chef game! :)"

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Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is a really flavorful recipe from Cooking Light magazine. Grilling time is approximate."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, ground turmeric...

"Thick with cream, chicken, and vegetables, this colorful soup is perfect for those blustery days when you just want to curl up in front of the fireplace. (Aji Panca is a type of chile pepper that is commonly grown in Peru, and frequently used in Pervian cuisine. It is dark red, mild pepper with a smokey, fruity taste. It's often sold dried, or..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, condensed cream of chicken soup...

"This dish reflects the country's native Spanish and Japanese food traditions.It is a cross-cultural collaboration of a Brazilian rice recipe and a Peruvian chicken classic, but the fusion doesn't end there. The marinade for the chicken is a prime example - it combines Asian soy sauce and lime juice as its base, then is seasoned with New World chili..."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano...

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Ingredients: dried oregano, garlic...

"A fabulous combination of heat and sweet makes this chilli and chocolate glazed pork a real winner. And, this Sophie Grigson recipe uses a very cheap cut of pork, so it makes a very economical meal; however, the unusual and exciting flavours would make this a great dinner party dish. Serve with assorted stir-fried vegetables, relishes and sauteed potatoes...."

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Ingredients: chocolate, clear honey...

"Turron is a nougat candy, known for at least 500 years in Spain. It probably originated with the Moors, but came to be typically eaten as a Christmas treat. The Spaniards carried it to their colonies, where many local variations developed. Turron de Dona Pepa is associated with the city of Lima and its Senor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) festival...."

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Ingredients: cloves, dark brown sugar...