Craving Latin American dinner ideas? The cooking here is warm, bold and communal. Corn, beans, rice, chillies, lime and slow-cooked meats form the backbone of the table, from Mexican huevos rancheros and tacos to Caribbean stews and Cuban sandwiches. Every country brings its own spice blends, sauces and ways of cooking over fire.
Meals here are made to share: a pot of beans, a tray of grilled meat, warm tortillas and a bright salsa. The flavours are direct — smoke, lime, chilli, garlic — and the cooking is often unhurried, with stews and braises that fill the house with aroma.
Start with the recipes below to bring Latin American and Caribbean flavours into your kitchen, from breakfast eggs to slow-cooked mains.