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South America runs for 4,750 miles from the Caribbean Sea to the tip of Tierra del Fuego. There is incredible diversity in the cuisines of South America. Native cultures ran up against European colonization; African slaves and laborers from China and India worked the fields. Food and traditions were exchanged and cuisines forever altered. The northern countries inspiration came from the Caribbean. Brazilian food was shaped by Portuguese, African, and Indian traditions. Spain and Italy were most influential on Argentina, where local wines are an important part of meals. The Pampas region of Argentina is home to the cattle industry and the legendary gaucho. On the Pacific side of the Andes lie Chile’s vineyards. To the north, Peru, which gave the world potatoes, continues to cultivate dozens of varieties. Seafood is an important part of South American cuisines, from ceviche to whole fish braised in banana leaves, from salt cod to sea turtle soup.

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Garlic Basil Mashed Potatoes

Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2009 by newheart x Mr.Max

Thanks DEANE for this recipe. I used extra garlic and sea salt because of personal preferences but other than that no changes were necessary. Very , very tasteful and I personally like it the texture. Thanks for sharing and I will make it again, for sure. :0)

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Cream of Tomato Gorgonzola Soup

Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2009 by newheart x Mr.Max

Thanks Michelle Hackard for this recipe. I loved it!!! Very filling and health, tastes great too. I had some ripe tomatoes so I cooked them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder ,onion powder, oregano and a bit of sugar, took the skin off, made a puree and use up as requested in the recipe in place of the canned soup (particulary I do not liked canned tomato soup) ... other than that ... NO changes were necessary. Thanks for sharing and I will make it again. :0)

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Hot Date with a Chicken

Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2009 by newheart x Mr.Max

Thanks JackiMillazo for this recipe. I'm rating your recipe only for the flavor...as I did not assembled the way the recipe calls for... AMAZING MIX OF FLAVORS, Sweet, Spicy, Tangy and YUMMYYY !!! I loved it. I followed the recipe as it is except for the assembling( like I said before ) and I'm amazed !!! I served in a bed of white rice with a very, very simple tossed green salad. Thanks for sharing and I will make it again... :0)))

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