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| Mexico | Country's cuisine influenced by Aztecs & Spanish Conquistadores. |
| Peru | Since days of the Inca, potatoes have been staple food of this country. |
| Brazil | Strong African & Portuguese heritages reflected in country's cuisine. |
| Tacos, enchiladas, refried beans | Foods of Mexican origin. |
| Chocolate, vanilla, avocados, and corn | Food contributed to Mexican cuisine by the Aztecs. |
| Oil, cinnamon, cloves & wheat | Foods contributed to the Mexican cuisine by the Spaniards. |
| Corn | Major crop of Mexico and basis of Mexican diet since Aztec times. |
| Comal | A griddle for cooking tortillas. |
| Frijoles refritos | Mexican term for refried beans. |
| Mole | A complex sauce used in Mexican cuisine. |
| Huazontle | Mexican term for wild broccoli. |
| Nopole | Tender cactus leaves. |
| Guacamole | Spread made with avocado, tomato, and onion. |
| Flan | A popular Mexican caramel custard. |
| Molinillo | A tool used to beat chocolate into a foam. |
| Desayuno | A Mexican breakfast. |
| Huevos Rancheros | Eggs prepared with chili peppers & served on a tortilla. |
| Comida | Main meal of the day in Mexico. |
| Polverones | Mexican wedding cookies. |
| Andes | Longest and second highest mountain range in the world. |
| Gauchos | Nomadic herders of the Pampas. |
| Chimichurri | Peppery herb and parsley sauce. |
| Metambre | Argentine dish made by layering spinach, eggs, carots, onions, & flank steak. |
| Empanadas | Small Argentine turnovers. |
| Carbonada criolla | Colorful Argentine stew. |
| Feijoada completa | Brazil's national dish. |
| Abara | A Brazilian tamale. |
| Chupe de Marisco | Chilean scallop stew. |
| Arepa | Corn pancake popular in Venezuela. |
| Anticuchos | Peruvian beef dish made by grilling strips of marinated beef heart. |
| Ceviche | Marinated fish dish. |
| Manioc | Starchy root plant. |
| Cuscuz | Steamed grain dish popular in Brazil. |
| Tortilla | Flat, unleavened bread made from cornmeal. |
| Tamales | Corn dough, meat, & beans stuffed into corn husks. |
| Humitas | An Argentine dish similar to Mexican tamales. |
| Burrito | Tortilla wrapped around a meat or bean filling. |
| Siesta | Afternoon rest period. |
| Merienda | Light snack served in Mexicco in the early evening. |
| Aztecs | Original inhabitants of Mexico. |
| Inca | Native S. American tribe who built large empire in Andes Mountains. |
| Mestizos | Makes up the largest group of Mexico's population. |
| Chilies | The hot peppers used by the Mexicans. |
| Plantain | A green, starchy fruit that has bland flavor & looks like a banana. |
| Argentines | These people eat large amts. of meat because it is readily available. |
| Feast of Epiphany | Mexican holiday celebrated with a ring-shaped cake. |
| Carnival | The most elaborate South American festival. |
