traditional Recipes
501 delicious traditional recipes from around the world
Morcilla (Colombian Blood Sausage)
A traditional Colombian blood sausage, Morcilla is a savory and rich delicacy, typically made with pig's blood, rice, onions, and aromatic spices, then encased and cooked until firm. It's a staple in Colombian fritanga platters.
Morcilla Venezolana
A traditional Venezuelan blood sausage, rich with spices and cooked with rice, offering a unique and savory culinary experience.
Mute Santandereano
A hearty and traditional soup from the Santander region of Colombia, featuring a rich medley of meats, tender corn, creamy beans, and root vegetables. This dish is a labor of love, requiring time and patience to develop its deep flavors.
Natilla (Colombian Cornstarch Custard)
A beloved Colombian Christmas dessert, this creamy, cornstarch-based custard is infused with the warm flavors of panela and cinnamon. It's a smooth, sweet treat that sets to a delightful pudding-like consistency.
Nopales con Huevo (Scrambled Eggs with Cactus)
A healthy and traditional Mexican breakfast featuring tender, diced cactus paddles (nopales) sautéed with scrambled eggs, onions, serrano chili, and tomatoes. Served with warm corn tortillas and salsa.
Olluquito con Charqui
A hearty and flavorful Peruvian classic, Olluquito con Charqui features tender olluco (an Andean tuber) simmered with savory charqui (traditional dried and salted meat, often llama or beef). This dish boasts pre-Columbian heritage and offers a unique taste of the Andes.
Pachamanca (Peruvian Earth Oven Feast)
Pachamanca is a traditional Andean ceremonial feast where various meats, tubers, and herbs are slow-cooked underground using hot stones in a specially dug earth oven. This method imparts a unique smoky, earthy flavor.
Pacu Assado (Grilled Pacu with Farofa Stuffing)
A traditional Pantanal specialty, this dish features a whole pacu fish, a large freshwater fish, expertly stuffed with a savory farofa (toasted cassava flour) mixture, then grilled to perfection. The result is a flaky, flavorful fish with a crispy skin and a delightful, textural stuffing.
Paledonias (Venezuelan Cornmeal Cookies)
Crispy, slightly sweet, and aromatic cornmeal cookies infused with the subtle flavor of anise. These traditional Venezuelan treats are simple to make and perfect with coffee or tea.
Papelón con Limón
A traditional Venezuelan beverage made from unrefined cane sugar (papelón) and lime juice, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart refreshment.
Pastel de Choclo
A beloved Chilean comfort food, Pastel de Choclo is a savory spiced ground beef filling (pino) baked beneath a sweet, creamy fresh corn paste, all topped with a delightful caramelized sugar crust. Traditionally served in a clay pot (cazuela).
Pasteles
Puerto Rican pasteles are a cherished Christmas tradition, resembling tamales. They feature a savory filling of seasoned pork encased in a flavorful dough made from green bananas and yautía, all meticulously wrapped in banana leaves.
Polvorosas
Venezuelan polvorosas are delicate, crumbly, buttery shortbread cookies that practically melt in your mouth. They are a beloved traditional treat, perfect with coffee or tea.
Postre de Natas (Colombian Milk Skin Custard)
A traditional Colombian dessert featuring layers of delicate milk skin (nata) sweetened with sugar and studded with raisins, often finished with a rich caramel sauce. It's a rich, creamy, and subtly spiced treat.
Puchero
A hearty and comforting Argentine boiled dinner, featuring tender meats and a medley of vegetables, traditionally enjoyed on cold winter days. It's often served in two courses: first the flavorful broth, followed by the meats and vegetables.
Quesillo
A classic Venezuelan Quesillo, this is a rich and creamy caramel custard, denser and smoother than its Mexican flan counterpart. The sweet, liquid caramel coating is a signature element.
Rabada (Brazilian Oxtail Stew)
A deeply flavorful and comforting Brazilian oxtail stew, slow-braised until the meat is incredibly tender and falling off the bone. Traditionally served with fresh watercress and polenta, it's a beloved Sunday meal.
Rellena (Colombian Stuffed Blood Sausage)
A traditional Colombian delicacy, Rellena is a type of blood sausage stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and spices, then poached and grilled to perfection.
Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Bread)
A traditional oval-shaped sweet bread, adorned with colorful candied fruits and symbolic of the Three Kings' Day celebration. A small plastic baby figurine is hidden within the dough, and whoever finds it is said to host a tamale party on Candlemas Day (February 2nd).
Sancocho de Gallina (Colombian Hen Stew)
A hearty and traditional Colombian stew made with a whole hen, root vegetables, and corn. This slow-cooked soup is a staple for family gatherings and special occasions.
Sancocho Trifásico
A rich and comforting Colombian trifásico (three-meat) sancocho, a hearty stew brimming with tender meats, starchy root vegetables, and sweet corn. This one-pot wonder is perfect for family gatherings and is known to nourish both body and soul.
Sancocho Trifásico (Colombian Three-Meat Stew)
A hearty and flavorful Colombian stew featuring a trifecta of meats – beef, chicken, and pork – simmered with starchy root vegetables and plantains to create a rich, comforting broth. Perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Sangrecita (Peruvian Blood Sausage)
A traditional and iron-rich Peruvian dish made from cooked chicken blood, onions, garlic, and herbs. Sangrecita is a hearty and flavorful home-style meal, often served as a starter or a light main course.
Sarapatel
A traditional and intensely flavored Bahian offal stew, featuring a rich sauce made with pig's blood and organs, seasoned with spices and chili. This dish is a testament to the fusion of Portuguese and African culinary influences in Brazil.