Pumpkin with Shrimp or Camarao na Moranga by Michele Grason

This is a traditional Brazilian recipe and perfect for the fall!

Bob Marley's Chargrilled-Jerk Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce by Danielle Pallaske

The flavors in the following recipe from Bob Marley's Restaurant does a beautiful job of melding together the jerk spices for what is the best jerk marinade I have ever used (homemade or store bought). You get a lovely citrus flavor from the habanero,…

Brazil: Empadinhas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas) by Danielle Pallaske

“Empadas (pies), Pasteis (turnovers) are among the famous Brazilian appetizers called salgadinhos (salty things). Empadas are made in different sizes, with the small ones being called empadinhas. These pastries are filled with a myriad of different ingredients, they are addictively delicious and freeze very well. Make ahead or make…

cowboy guasacaca by Chez la mere

This is a green sauce kept in a plastic squeeze bottle at the register of every food stand and corner eatery in venezuela. They use it like we use ketchup. You get your food, and squeeze some of this awesomeness into it no matter what it is.. There is avocado in it, but it plays a bit more of a minor role lime).

Homemade Sofrito Seasoning by myra byanka

This is a version of the seasoning used in much of Latin America. People often make a batch and freeze most of it in covered ice trays. Sofrito is added to things like soups, stews, sauces, rice, chicken dishes, etc. This version is made with ingredients readily available in groceries and Latin markets in America.

Chimichurri by Jeremy Cheng

Dulce de Leche - organic by Chez la mere

8 hr commitmet

Chimichurri Sauce by Farrell May Podgorsek

This fresh sauce is wonderful on just about anything. The sharpness is a great counterpoint to rich beef. We also use it on chicken or vegetables. It is best when freshly made, but it can sit in the refrigerator for a few days. Be sure to bring it to cool room temperature before using. Be creative and substitute any non-bitter green…

Tostada de Ceviche on Cinco de Mayo by Edward Schenk

For many years I have had a love affair with eating raw (or preserved/cured) fish. The first experience I remember had to have been smoked salmon. I was introduced to it as a topping for my bagel. Of course cream cheese and red onion were the accompaniment. As my interest in food and cooking grew,first into a passion, later into a…