South American Recipes

South American cuisine is extraordinarily diverse, spanning tropical rainforests, Andean highlands, pampas grasslands, and thousands of miles of coastline. Ancient Indigenous traditions from the Inca, Guaraní, and Tupi peoples form the foundation, enriched by Portuguese, Spanish, African, Italian, German, Japanese, and Chinese immigrant influences. Staple ingredients include potatoes (originating here), corn, cassava, quinoa, beans, and an abundance of tropical and temperate produce. From Brazilian churrasco to Peruvian ceviche, the continent offers some of the world's most dynamic culinary traditions.