Ajiaco Bogotano (Medellin, Columbia) 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into small pieces 2 quarts cold water 1 large onion, peeled and halved 1 bay leaf 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 medium potatoes, ...

Alfajores Alfajores are a common treat through much of South America, and the citizens of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile all claim them as their own. It is an easy cookie to make, and you can enlist the help of the younger cooks in the ...

Almond Cookies (Alfafores de Almendras - Argentina) 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely ground blanched almonds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 ...

Argentinean Stew in a Pumpkin Shell 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons oil 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped Salt Pepper 1 teaspoon granulated ...

Asado a la Peruana (Peruvian Pot Roast) This is wonderful served with mashed potatoes and the wonderful gravy the roast makes while cooking. 10 to 12 cloves fresh garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seed 2 teaspoons salt, divided 2 teaspoons black pepper, ...

Avocado and Tomato Salad (Ensalada de Guacamole) 6 slices bacon 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 drops red pepper sauce 2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch ...

Avocado Cream Soup (Sopa de Aguacate) 3 large ripe avocados, peeled, halved, seeded and diced 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 cups chicken stock, fresh or canned 1/4 cup pale dry sherry (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon round white pepper 3 corn ...

Platanos al Horno (Baked Plantains - Guatemala) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 ripe plantains, with black skins 2 tablespoons butter Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Peel the plantains and split them open lengthwise but ...

Baked Plantains 4 ripe plantains Vegetable oil Butter or margarine, melted Salt Cut tip off each end of plantains. Cut lengthwise slit through peel on one side of each plantain. Rub peel of plantains with oil. Arrange plantains, cut side up, in ...

Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) 1 (3 to 4 pound) smoked beef tongue 8 cups cold water 2 (12 ounce) packages dried black beans 1/2 pound dried beef 4 smoked chorizo links 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Sauce 1 large orange, ...