Latin and South American Recipes

South American cuisine is a delicious fusion of Indigenous, African, Portuguese, Indian, and Spanish culinary influences. Discover our favorite South American recipes below.

Chili-Lime Shrimp

08.17.2021

Chili-Lime Shrimp

Latin America & Caribbean Seafood

The spice blend of chile peppers, coriander, and lime make shrimp deliciously bright and savory—perfect for tacos or a grain bowl.

08.17.2021

Carne Asada

Barbecue & Grilling Beef Latin America & Caribbean

Skirt steak is spicy and succulent when seasoned with this blend of salt, chiles, garlic, onion, oregano, cloves, and star anise. We love this recipe for a quick and delicious...

Oaxacan Ancho Chile Grilled Chicken

08.17.2021

Oaxacan Ancho Chile Grilled Chicken

Barbecue & Grilling Latin America & Caribbean Poultry

This grilled chicken recipe is delightfully simple and deliciously flavorful.

Caribbean Style Squash

10.05.2020

Caribbean Style Squash

Caribbean Latin America & Caribbean Vegetarian

This recipe is deliciously warm, creamy, sweet, and savory—a perfect pairing for steamed rice and grilled shrimp. Recipe courtesy of La Matriz Bakery. Visit our blog to learn more.

10.02.2020

Cilantro-Free Pico de Gallo Salsa

Appetizers & Snacks Latin America & Caribbean Mexico Sauce

For those of you who can't stand cilantro, we have the salsa recipe for you. Mexican oregano is used in place of cilantro, satisfying that much needed herbal accent.

Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper

07.12.2020

Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper

Barbecue & Grilling Caribbean Latin America & Caribbean Seafood

Incredibly zesty and bright, this seasoning for grilled red snapper is an instant classic. Best enjoyed on a sunny beach with a cold drink.

Adobo Black Beans

05.04.2020

Adobo Black Beans

Latin America & Caribbean Mexico Vegetables

Adobo seasoning is usually for grilled chicken and pork, however it makes the perfect seasoning for a simple pot of beans.

Grilling adobo skirt steak for tacos

04.09.2020

Adobo Skirt Steak

Barbecue & Grilling Beef Latin America & Caribbean Rubs & Marinades

This skirt steak recipe is great for tacos and the marinade also works well for chicken or pork.

Smoky Hibiscus Margarita

02.18.2020

Smoky Hibiscus Margarita

Beverage Latin America & Caribbean

This recipe is inspired by the International Bartenders Association's formula for the standard margarita. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best results.

Pilsen Guacamole

01.14.2020

Pilsen Guacamole

Appetizers & Snacks Latin America & Caribbean Vegetables

The secret to any delicious guacamole is fresh ingredients, and that goes for spices too. The Spice House's hand-blended Pilsen Spicy Adobo Seasoning is a perfect balance of savory, aromatic,...

Posole (Traditional New Mexican)

01.07.2020

Posole (Traditional New Mexican)

Latin America & Caribbean Mexico

Some traditionalists like to serve their posole with condiments offered separately: Red Chile, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped onion, oregano, sliced limes. I prefer the recipe above. While it's not traditional,...

Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork

01.03.2020

Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork

Caribbean Latin America & Caribbean Pork Slow Cooker

Our time-honored manager, Mike Kutka, developed this recipe. This is incredibly simple It’s also a recipe that handles modifications easily. So, feel free to be creative. Just put some pork...

Oaxacan-Inspired Ancho Coffee Rub Shrimp Tacos

11.21.2019

Oaxacan-Inspired Ancho Coffee Rub Shrimp Tacos

Latin America & Caribbean Mexico Seafood

This wild shrimp taco recipe created by Stephanie Jill from The Posh Pescatarian uses our Oaxacan Ancho Coffee Rub to create a southern Mexican treat.

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

09.11.2019

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Caribbean Latin America & Caribbean marinade

This is a slightly tweaked version of The Spice House's traditional jerk sauce recipe, submitted by long-time crew member Jennifer 'JR' Statz. Mix this Jamaican jerk marinade recipe up the...

Mexican Cowboy Chili

01.06.2018

Mexican Cowboy Chili

Beef Chili Latin America & Caribbean North America

This Chili won 1st place at the 6th Annual FFLA Chili Bowl in 2017.

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