This is a classic version of Brazilian Black Bean soup. There is a surprising combination of orange juice and coffee that come together into an amazing taste combination. This is easy to make and very delicious! Click to view more...

This is a delicious dipping sauce for Chicken Satay, spring rolls and tons of other Thai dishes. Click to view more...

Makes 52 to 60 appetizers. Recipe can be halved or quartered.

Grilled shrimp which have been marinated in a Yucatan-style marinade are served on plantain chips with a dollop of Guava Cream and a drizzle of Annatto Oil for a very elegant appetizer. Click to view more...

Spicy rice noodles with a curry sauce. You can swap the shrimp for meat, tofu or other veggies. Click to view more...

This surprising combination of sweet and spicy brings out the best in fish. I chose halibut for this presentation but you can pair almost any hearty grilled fish steak with this flavorful salsa. Like it super hot? Crank up the heat by adding more jalapeno to your salsa. Click to view more...

Smoky and spicy, this potato preparation makes a great side for Mexican or South American meal. This is a good introduction on how to cook tomatillos. Click to view more...

Delicious bright yellow rice in the Caribbean style, using annatto seeds to get the color. You will find rice like this in Jamaican restaurants as well. You can use annatto oil in many rice dishes, or just with plain rice, so it's a good think to be familiar with. Click to view more...

If you've only had store-bought Caesar Salad dressing, then you don't know what you're missing! Click to view more...

A simple preparation of Yucca - also know as Cassava or Manioc. It's made like boiled potatoes, and is common in Latin American and Caribbean. Click to view more...

A twist on the traditional Spanish dish. Quinoa is very high in protein. Click to view more...