Cuñapes/Pão de Queijo (South American Cheesy Bread)

Chewy and crispy South American cheesy bread.

Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

Creamy, spicy, rich, and sweet.

Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken With Green Sauce

A grilled chicken preparation that's truly simple, but excellent and juicy.

Chicken Cutlets Go Cuban in Quick and Easy Pollo a la Plancha

For a chicken dinner that's full of flavor.

Cuban Picadillo

Piccadillo is classic Cuban comfort food, made from ground meat mixed with a flavorful combination of olives, capers, and raisins.

Perfect Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)

A master recipe for beautiful refried beans.

Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Rice and Beans)

Easy Black Beans

Cooking black beans from scratch couldn't be more effortless.

Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks)

With a rich pastry crust wrapped around salty queso blanco, these Venezuelan cheese sticks put their mozzarella brethren to shame.

Alfajores Con Cajeta (Vanilla Shortbread With Goat's-Milk Toffee)

Crisp-tender cookies with a gooey milk-candy filling.

Ropa Vieja

Shredded and juicy meat bathed in a flavorful sauce.

Colombian Chicken Stew With Potatoes, Tomato, and Onion

This one pot stew is about as simple as they come, combining just five ingredients.

Coconut- and Ají Amarillo–Braised Chicken

Fruity ají amarillo paired with mellow coconut milk transforms this braise into a one-pot wonder.

Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches With Spicy Green Sauce

The green sauce slays it.

The Best F&$king Grilled Chicken Sandwich Ever

This will rival any burger out there.

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef With French Fries)

Smoke and char infuse every bite in this Chinese-Peruvian stir-fried masterpiece.

Green Peruvian Dipping Sauce (aka Aji Amarillo Sauce)

This Toasty Salvadoran Seasoning Belongs on Every Table

Two ingredients, one killer condiment.

Peruvian Tiradito With Aji Amarillo and Lime

Fruity and floral aji amarillo peppers star in the punchy lime-based sauce.

Arroz Con Coco (Colombian Coconut Rice)

Give Unripe Mango New Life With Lime and Alguashte

This popular snack from El Salvador is all about balancing intense flavors.

Ajiaco: Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)

The most refreshing seafood snack.

Tacos de Canasta (Basket Tacos for a Party or Potluck)

These special tacos are sold by bicycle vendors in Mexico, and they get better as they sit.

Essential Peru: 10 Must-Eat Dishes to Seek Out

10 dishes you can't afford to miss when eating in Peru