Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes 30 minutes for marinating and quick pickling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) thin-sliced pork shoulder or boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 stalks lemongrass (tender inner parts, minced), 3 garlic cloves, 1 small […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 ears fresh corn (choclo), about 6 cups/900 g kernels, grated to a pulp 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion (200 g), finely diced 4 large eggs 3/4 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 buns Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 51 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g cassava starch (fécula de mandioca/tapioca starch) 300 g semi-hard cheese (pategrás), coarsely grated 100 g low-moisture mozzarella or queso fresco, diced small 2 large eggs, room temperature 150 ml whole milk, room […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 in (1.3 cm) 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (light dredge) 1 tbsp olive oil + […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 hearty squares Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes rising) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients Dough: 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour; 7 g (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast; 8 g (1 1/2 tsp) fine sea salt; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sweet smoked […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 rump or sirloin steaks (8 oz/225 g each, about 1 inch thick) 1.5 lb (680 g) russet potatoes, cut into fries 4 large eggs Neutral oil for frying (6 cups/1.5 L) + 1 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 thin 28–30 cm pizzas (serves 4) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 325 g bread flour (2 2/3 cups), plus extra for dusting 200 ml warm water (about 38°C / 100°F) 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 20 fritters (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 large eggs 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk or sparkling water 1 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 stuffed peppers (serves 6) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 medium bell peppers (8 oz/225 g each) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes 30 minutes chill time) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 2 cups (250 g), fine salt 1/2 tsp Cold unsalted butter 125 g (1 stick + 1 tbsp), diced 1 large egg + 2–3 tbsp […]