The Food of Argentina: Asado, Empanadas, Dulce de Leche, & More, written by Ross Dobson and Rachel Tolosa Paz, features the wonderfully diverse and rich cuisine of Argentina. Highlights include Pizza a la Parilla (Barbecued Pizza), Lomito Completo (Steak Sandwich), Sambayón (Marsala Ice Cream), Pan Casero (Rustic Country Loaf), Ñoqui con Tuco (Gnocchi with Beef…
Milanesa a Caballo (Argentinian Milanesa on Horseback)
Recipe for Milanesa a Caballo- Argentinian Milanesa (thinly pounded, breaded, and fried beef) topped with two fried eggs and served with fries. It is time again for the #EattheWorld Recipe Challenge created by Evelyne of Culture Eatz! Each month we are assigned a different country (check out some of my previous posts for Ireland, Kenya, and…
Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Uruguayan Pasta with Caruso Sauce)
A recipe for Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Uruguayan Pasta with Caruso Sauce). This thick, creamy sauce is packed with sliced mushrooms, ham, and Parmesan cheese and perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta. Salsa Caruso is a classic pasta sauce from Uruguay influenced by Italian flavors. The milk and cream base has a generous amount of beef…
Dulce de Leche Cookbook Review and Buñuelos with Brown Velvet Glaze
Dulce de Leche: Recipes, Stories, & Sweet Traditions, written by Josephine Caminos Oría, features the versatile South American Dulce de Leche in 80 authentic and unique recipes. Oría demonstrates that Dulce de Leche isn’t only made for sweet treats. It also has a place in enhancing savory dishes and produce. Highlights include Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate,…
Biscoito de Nata com Doce de Leite (Brazilian Cream Cookies with Dulce de Leche)
Biscoitos de Nata are little cream cookies from Brazil. They can be formed into a variety of shapes like twists, circles, fork-pressed rounds, piped wreaths, or into filled thumbprint cookies. In this version, the thumbprint-shaped cookies are filled with Doce de Leite (Dulce de Leche). Goiabada (guava paste) is another popular filling. Doce de Leite (Dulce…
Tequeños con Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks with Green Sauce)
If you are still looking for party food to snack on during the New Year, these Tequeños from Venezuela are a great option. Sticks of Queso Blanco are wrapped in a thin dough and fried until golden. I paired them with Guasacaca, a smooth green sauce with avocado, onion, parsley, cilantro, pepper, vinegar, and oil. You…
Avena Colombiana (Colombian Oatmeal Drink)
Avena Colombiana is a creamy oatmeal-based drink from Colombia. It doesn’t take much effort at all to make, but does require a few hours in the refrigerator to set. Oats are simmered with milk, water, cinnamon, cloves, and a little sugar to create a refreshing, smoothie-like drink. The mixture is chilled for at least three hours,…
#FoodieExtravaganza Pancakes: Panqueques con Dulce de Leche (Argentinian Dulce de Leche Crepes)
I am sharing Panqueques con Dulce de Leche (Argentinian Dulce de Leche Crepes) for this month’s #FoodieExtravaganza pancake theme! What is Food Extravaganza? It’s when a group of bloggers get together and make a recipe using one main ingredient. Where do we get the ingredient? The host for the month (this time it is Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking) looks at The Nibble and…
Churrasco Cookbook Review and Arroz Carreteiro (Brazilian Wagoners’ Rice)
Churrasco: Grilling the Brazilian Way, written by Evandro Caregnato, features the grilling and gaucho culture of southern Brazil with over 70 recipes and a full history from the creation of roadside venues to the Churrascarias today that have grown in popularity around the world. A variety of grilled meats are included (Gaucho Kebabs, Pork Ribs with Yucca Flour, Lamb Roasted on…
#SundaySupper Hamburgers & Hotdogs: Salchipapas (Peruvian Sausages and Potatoes)
Since July is National Hotdog Month, #SundaySupper is celebrating with a roundup of Hamburger and Hotdog recipes! This week’s event is hosted by Christie of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. My recipe may not include the grill, but Salchipapas are a great way to prepare hot dogs Peruvian-style. Salchipapas (literally sausages/salchichas and potatoes/papas) originated in Peru, but have also become a staple in…
