South American

This pork stew is a version of Brazil’s national dish, the black bean and pork concoction known as feijoada (pronounced fay-ju-ada). It takes time to prepare and cook, but there’s a real sense of achievement when it’s completed

Also known as 'Pollo a la Brasa', this iconic South American dish delivers flavourful, tender and juicy chicken every time. The two accompanying sauces offer hot and tangy counterpoints. Recipe courtesy of McCormick's.

Megan May's version of the popular Brazilian breakfast bowl. It's a bowl of antioxidant-rich acai blended with berries and banana into a healthy ‘sorbet’. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Spice up dinner tonight with these delicious, nourishing chilli beans with chimichurri - a great option for a quick and tasty vegetarian meal!

For the everyday vege-quarian, someone who is happy to eat fish and seafood (aka pescetarian). These King-fish ceviche tacos are fresh, citric and delicious. A light meal for lunch or dinner.

Grilled tender steak with a tangy green South American sauce. Perfect for the warmer. And ideal for diabetics, too.

Quince paste is a great accompaniment to cheese, or can be melted down and used in fruit tarts and pies. It should be cut into small slices to serve.

These heavenly chocolate and dulce de leche puddings are the perfect way to end a meal! Sweet, rich, and easy to prepare - what more could you want!

Serve up this Mediterranean seafood dish for a hearty dinner. Roasted capsicum, tomato and olives are the perfect salty side to this whole snapper.

Potato skins are tasty additions to any party table. Add salsa for extra crunch.