Cocada Branca (White Coconut Flake Candy) This candy is from Brazil. This is a recipe for white coconut candy. It is called "white" because there is also black cocada (cocada preta). The black cocada is made with brown sugar and has a dark ...

Coconut Milk 1 cup chopped fresh coconut* 1 cup hot water Place coconut and hot water in blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until coconut is finely chopped. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Cover and refrigerate no longer ...

Coconut-Raisin Pudding (Dulce de Coco - Brazil) 3 cups shredded fresh coconut 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups milk Dash of salt 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup raisins 3 tablespoons rum Heat coconut, sugar, milk and salt to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over ...

Colombian Potatoes with Tomato-Cheese Sauce (Papas Chorreadas) 4 to 6 large potatoes 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 scallion, green and white parts, finely chopped 1 cup chopped, peeled tomato Salt ...

Corn Pancakes (Cachapas de Jojoto - Venezuela) This is commonly used as a bread or wrapper with any number of dishes, just as Mexican Americans use tortillas. 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking ...

Chuchitos (Cornmeal Dumplings Stuffed with Meat - Guatemala) 1 pound boneless chicken or pork 1 tablespoon oil 2 cups sliced ripe tomatoes 1 chile guajillo, seeds and stem removed 2 tablespoons water 4 cups Masa Harina 8 tablespoons margarine (at ...

Cornstarch Cookies (Biscoitos de Maizena - Brazil) 2 cups cornstarch 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 whole egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup unsalted butter ( no substitutions) 2 ounces coconut, freshly grated (optional) Preheat oven to 375 ...

Costa Rican Marinade 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/3 cup lime juice 1/4 cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, or     1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon red ...

Cream Cheese Flan (Flan de Queso - Guatemala) Cream Cheese Flan 16 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature) 7 large eggs 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whip cream ...

Docinhos de Abobora (Pumpkin Candy) This delicious treat is from Brazil! 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups grated coconut 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves Cook all together, stirring constantly until the mixture is ...