CUBAN SHRIMP-BUTTERED TEA SANDWICHES
Bocaditos de Mantequilla de Camarones

A bocadito is a miniature sandwich or canape. These tea-style sandwiches, so popular in the United States in the 50's, made their way to the Caribbean island and were prepared with just about every filling imaginable. The bocadito consists of a thin filling between two slices ( Read more... )

One of my favorite dishes in the world. 
It's spicy and creamy at the same time. Using nuts in sauces and stews as a thickening agent and for extra flavor is common throughout South America.

PERUVIAN SHREDDED CHICKEN IN SPICY WALNUT SAUCE
Aji De Gallina

8 Servings

4lbs/1300g chicken
1/2 cup/120ml olive oil
1/4lb/110g chopped walnuts
3 hot yellow chilis ( Read more... )