While Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated all over the world, in South America, this time for honoring women takes on a whole new meaning. Mother’s Day in South America is all about meaningful gatherings, along with plenty of homemade meals, treats, and desserts. This Mother’s Day, take a cue from South American tradition and infuse your kitchen with love and appreciation. International Fresh Market is the grocery store to help you make Mother’s Day one to remember, through traditional South American dishes that are sure to “wow” the special woman in your life.
Sweet Treats for Mom
There’s nothing better than a sweet treat to show your mom or mother figure just how delightful she makes your life. Tres leches cake is the perfect way to honor anyone special. This soft sponge cake is soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream. It’s sweet and decadent, served in many Latin American households. International Fresh Market has all the pantry items necessary for this delicacy, including high-quality vanilla, evaporated milk, and condensed milk.
Alfajores are buttery sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and rolled in coconut or powdered sugar. They can be served at a family lunch or wrapped in special cellophane and given out as gifts. For the most authentic alfajores, pick up ingredients like dulce de leche, coconut flakes, and cornstarch from International Fresh Market.
Brigadeiros, chocolate, truffle-like sweets made from cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, make for a great family activity in the kitchen. Gather your children and whip up these simple yet decadent treats. They are perfect for gifting, and best of all, you can pick up all the ingredients at International Fresh Market, including high-quality cocoa powder and sprinkles.
Savory Family Dishes for a Meaningful Meal
If you’re planning on gathering loved ones for a special Mother’s Day meal, consider making aji de gallina. This Peruvian dish is a creamy, spicy chicken stew made with milk, bread, cheese, and aji amarillo. This stew is creamy and comforting and can be served on its own or with fresh-baked bread for a special lunch or dinner. Our international grocery store has everything you need to make this elevated stew, including Peruvian spices, evaporated milk, and aji amarillo paste.
Feijoada is a soulful black bean and pork stew from Brazil often served for Sunday dinner. Slow-cooked and full of the flavors of black beans, savory pork, and Brazilian seasonings, faijoada is easy to make but still impressive. Pick up feijoada ingredients from the meat and dry goods section of International Fresh Market.
Versatile and tasty, arepas are cornmeal cakes originating from Venezuela, Colombia. They can be filled with meats, eggs, or cheese, and are ideal for everything from breakfast in bed to brunch. To make preparation even easier, pick up pre-cooked cornmeal (known as masarepa), cheese, and quick fillings like shredded chicken or avocado from International Fresh Market.
Celebrate with Ingredients from International Fresh Market
Recreate these traditional recipes as they are or feel free to fuse flavors for a fresh, unique take. However you interpret these recipes, the results are sure to be fabulous. At International Fresh Market, we have a robust selection of Latin American ingredients, from fresh produce and spices to sweets and pantry staples. If you don’t have time to cook and still want to make an impression, consider putting together a custom gift basket of South American ingredients or ready-made treats.
Discover Mother’s Day Staples From South America at International Fresh Market
Food is one of the most meaningful ways to honor and celebrate mothers, especially in South American culture. Whether you choose to prepare a sweet treat or an elaborate dish, the result will speak volumes about your love for and appreciation of the special women in your life. Visit International Fresh Market to find everything you need to treat the moms you know to something truly special or contact us to ask about our current selection of grocery store staples.
