Brazilian Chuck Roast 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed 1 1/2 cups strong coffee 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme ...

Brazilian Seafood Stew (Vatapa) This is a hot and spicy codfish and shrimp stew which comes from Bahia, a coastal region, where foods have been influenced by Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves. 1 (5 ounce) package dried shrimp (about 2 ...

Bunuelos (Fritters) with Sweet Syrup (San Salvador) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 1 cup water 1/4 pound butter 3 eggs Vegetable oil for deep-frying Sweet Syrup Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine ...

Caramel Flan Brasileiro 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can milk 1 egg Dash of vanilla extract Several heaping tablespoon granulated sugar Pour sweetened condensed milk into a blender. Fill the empty can with milk and add that to the blender. Add ...

Carne en Adobo (Beef in Tomato and Pepper Sauce - Guatemala) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped 3 pounds lean boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 10 ounces canned ...

Cerdo con Frutas (Venezuela) Serve chops with hot cooked rice, sliced avocado and the fruited pan juices. Pass some hot crusty bread. 6 (1 1/2 inch thick) pork loin chops 2 teaspoons butter 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup dried apricots 3/4 cup golden ...

Chicken Breasts Brazilia Wrap boneless chicken breasts around hearts of palm stalks and attach with a wooden pick. Place each seam side down in a buttered pan and cover with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 ...

Chicken Pot Pie with Corn Crust (Pastel de Choclo con Pollo - Chile) Chicken Filling 1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts 1 pound chicken thighs 1 small yellow onion, peeled 2 cups homemade chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup golden seedless raisins 3 ...

Chicken with Pineapple (Pollo en Piña - Guatemala) 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pineapple, pared and cut into 1-inch pieces, or ...

Chorizo-Stuffed Beef Roast (Bola) 1 (3 pound) beef boneless eye of round     roast or rolled rump roast 1/2 pound bulk chorizo 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large ...