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Alfajores are the quintessential street food in South America. They make a great afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Alfajores are the quintessential street food in South America. They make a great afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Anis is a popular ingredient in South American desserts and baked goods. These small, slightly sweet rolls have a soft texture, and make a great afternoon snack with tea or coffee.

Dulce de leche ("candy from milk") is a delicious thick dessert topping made by caramelizing milk and sugar. It has a distinct sweet butterscotch taste that goes well with many flavors. You can buy ready-made dulce de leche, but the homemade kind is irresistible.

A rich chocolaty version of the famous dulce de leche caramel sauce that makes a perfect filling for chocolate cake. It's also great sandwiched between 2 cookies, or as an ice cream topping.

Passion fruit (maracuyá) is native to South America, and is a favorite dessert ingredient. This tropical summer mousse can be prepared as a molded cake with a macadamia coconut base, or served in individual parfait glasses with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

Marinated chicken and vegetables seasoned with cumin and hot peppers and grilled on skewers. The chicken comes out tender and flavorful every time. This makes a great appetizer when served in smaller portions.

This famous little combination of aged cheese and sweet quince paste makes a quick and elegant appetizer for any occasion.

Achiote oil is made from annatto seeds and is used to flavor and color many dishes such as yellow rice. Here is a simple recipe to make your own.

This is an easy recipe for a dry spice mix called adobo seasoning used to season meat, poultry and fish in the caribbean. You can customize the recipe to suit your taste buds. How to Make Adobo Seasoning Dry Rub (Adobo Seco).