Perfect Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)

A master recipe for beautiful refried beans.

Easy Black Beans

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

Coconut- and Ají Amarillo–Braised Chicken

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

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef With Onion, Tomatoes, and French Fries)

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

Colombian Chicken Stew With Potatoes, Tomato, and Onion

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

Causa (Peruvian Cold Mashed Potato Casserole With Tuna or Chicken)

Make it as a casserole or in individual portions.

Chacarero Chileno (Chilean Steak and Bean Sandwiches)

Don't judge it till you've tried it.

Ajiaco: Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup

Fried Green Plantains (Patacones) With Guacamole

Crisp fried green plantains with a tender core, served with guacamole.

Colombian-Style Salt-Crusted New Potatoes

Fried Papas Criollas (Colombian-style Creamy Fried Potatoes)

Papas Chorreadas (Colombian Potatoes with Cheese and Tomato Sauce)

Torta de Elotes (Corn Torte)

Grilled Summer Squash With Chimichurri

Sweet grilled squash are perfect with this Argentine sauce.

Helado de Maíz y Crema (Corn-Crema Ice Cream)

Grilled Whole Fish With Molho à Campanha (Brazilian Pico de Gallo)

White wine vinegar is the secret to this chunky sauce.

Frijoles Molidos (Refried Beans)

Potato-Chorizo Sopes With Avocado Crema

Fried corn cakes topped with potato-chorizo hash and drizzled with avocado-lime crema.

Brazilian-style Peel And Eat Shrimp with Fried Garlic (Camarao ao Alho)

Potatoes and Summer Squash with Black Mint Sauce