Central America is a slender bridge of land stretching between North and South America, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Scattered across this bridge, called an isthmus, are the seven small countries of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. These nations share many connections in their climates, histories, cultures, and—most deliciously—in their culinary customs.
Modern Central America showcases a rich blend of influences, drawing from ancient civilizations and a more recent era of European colonization. The region bridges the divide between North and South America with a flavorful cuisine that mixes the best of both continents. Central America offers cooks and diners alike a tempting range of sweet and spicy selections that keep everyone coming back for more.
Cooking the Central American Way serves up tantalizing recipes for yucca fritters, bean soup, tres leches cake and more!