South American Dinner Party Recipes

"It is a delicious carmel spread from Brazil. I got this from a friend who was an exchange student there, it is the most addicting thing ever, watch out, this is NOT low in fat...quite the contrary :)but soooo worth it."

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Ingredients: sweetened condensed milk...

"Yummy side dish we make a lot in my home. Goes great with lots of different main dishes! Hope you enjoy it!"

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Ingredients: cilantro, green onions...

"Serve these beans hot with steamed rice or torillas, or use them in Spinach and Bean Quesadillas. They may be frozen in airtight containers for future use."

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Ingredients: coriander, cumin...

"This is a great drink that almost everyone will love. It's cool, refreshing and fun!"

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Ingredients: dry red wine, dry white wine...

"Great takeoff on Bananas Foster, I love this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, fresh pineapple...

"Browning the rice gives this dish so much more extra flavor --- the garlic amount may be adjusted to taste."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, hot water...

"I have served this recipe as soon as its cooked, as leftovers the next day, and even out of the freezer. It is extremely versatile - for brunch with tortillas, dinner with cornbread, or a soup and salad lunch. I always get tons of compliments. When I reheat, I re-season a bit and it also tends to thicken up over time. From one of the Moosewood cookbooks...."

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Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"This spicy Salvadoreno coleslaw is the traditional zesty topping for pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese). You can also try serving it with fish or black beans, inside burritos or on top of quesadillas."

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Ingredients: cumin, distilled white vinegar...

"This is the tastiest Guacamole. Simple, yet delicious. I was told that this recipe lets the avacado taste shine, some recipes add several spices....cumin, chili powder, etc. I was hesitant, (to make such a bland sounding recipe) but gave it a try. It really is delicious. Use avacados that yield to gentle pressure....not too soft."

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Ingredients: kosher salt, minced garlic cloves...

"With only 3 ingredients this is just about the simplest and most refreshing appetizer you can serve. One tbsp of nutmeg sounds like a lot but don't be afraid to try it. The flavour works very well with the pineapple. This recipe comes from More Fun and Flavour with Spices"

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Ingredients: fresh pineapple, nutmeg...

"This recipe was given to me by my best friend who lived in Brazil for a while. Its a great barbecue side dish or potluck dish. *Measurements are approximate and are to taste* I personally like more lemon than stated below. This salad is supposed to be a little tart."

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Ingredients: green onions, lemons, limes...