South American Dinner Party Recipes

"Beef heart marinated, skewered, and seared over the grill. This is a very tipical and popular Peruvian dish. People line up at the good "anticucherias" (anticucho restaurants) every evening! It takes some work but it is so worth it! I taught myself to make them because I missed them so much! A very special addition to any barbecue party!..."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, corn on the cob...

"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...

"I absolutely adore fresh mango, and this salsa is the perfect way to make them shine! The result is very fresh, sweet and spicy, and chunky...similar to pico de gallo in texture. Make sure you use mangoes at their peak...if they are too ripe, your salsa will be mushy. I make this often for guests by serving with blue corn tortilla chips (the color..."

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Ingredients: fresh cilantro, fresh jalapenos...

"This is a very spicy, smokin, garlicy and refreshing salsa. Thanks to Nicca Chick I added Green Hell to the title! Love it!"

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Ingredients: chipotle chiles in adobo, fresh basil...

"I love churrasqueira chicken and have been looking for a recipe to make it myself. I found this on Breakfast Television Toronto's web site. They got the recipe from Roasty Chicken Churrasqueira which is in the town of Maple just north of Toronto. A friend told me that she's used this sauce for fish and shrimp, too. I've tried it on shrimp and it's..."

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Ingredients: garlic, lemon juice, olive oil...

"This recipe is from Taste of Home submitted by a lady raised in Argentina. It is delicious, if it isn't over cooked."

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Ingredients: pepper, eggs, fresh parsley...

"Much like Applebees, I made a few changes to a recipe found on the internet."

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Ingredients: tequila, dried parsley, garlic...

"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...

"This salad is traditionally served with any type of grilled meats. An excellent accompaniment to the main dish at your next barbecue. From Food and Drink Magazine. Hope you enjoy!"

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Ingredients: coriander leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"I worked at Chi-Chi's for 16+ years. My favorite sauce over all those years was called Diablo Sauce. My favorite food to eat there was the Soft Taco Enchilada style with Diablo Sauce. A little shredded lettuce and pico de gillo on both sides. Yum!"

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Ingredients: cornstarch, diced green chilies...

"I have experimented for a long time perfecting this recipe. I finally have the secret! I am requested to bring this to every pot luck, family dinner, etc. You won't be disappointed!"

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Ingredients: grape tomatoes, fat-free Catalina dressing...