Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion (about 250 g), finely chopped 1 carrot (100 g) + 1 celery rib (60 g), finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 500 g […]
Humita en Chala: Steamed Corn Parcels with Queso
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 humitas (serves 5) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 large ears fresh sweet corn, husks reserved (about 6 cups/900 g kernels) 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 large onion, 1 medium red bell pepper, […]
Matambre Arrollado: Rolled Flank Steak Pinwheel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 flank steak, 2 to 2.5 lb (900 g to 1.1 kg), butterflied and pounded 1/4 in (6 mm) thick 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black […]
Buenos Aires-Style Fugazzeta Rellena with Sweet Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g bread flour (about 4 cups + 2 tbsp) 330 g warm water (1 3/8 cups, 38°C/100°F) 7 g instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp) 10 g fine sea salt […]
Rustic Pascualina Spinach and Ricotta Pie
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 3 cups (375 g) Fine sea salt, divided: 2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp (optional) Extra-virgin olive oil: 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp, divided Dry white wine 2/3 cup (160 […]
Spanish Potato and Onion Omelet (Tortilla de Patatas)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 as a main or 6 as tapas Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 700 g waxy potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold), peeled, sliced 3 mm (1/8 inch) 1 large yellow onion (about 250 g), thinly sliced 6 large eggs (about 300 […]
Spinach and Ricotta Canelones with Tomato and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 (makes 12–14 canelones) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Crespelle: 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, 3 eggs, 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk, 2 tbsp (28 g) melted butter, 1/2 tsp salt Greens & Ricotta Filling: […]
Rustic Pollo al Disco with White Wine and Paprika
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks) 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 red bell peppers, […]
Beer-Braised Pork Shoulder with Onions and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 boneless pork shoulder (bondiola), 1.8–2.2 kg (4–5 lb) Kosher salt 2 1/2 tsp (15 g), black pepper 1 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika 2 tsp, brown sugar 1 tbsp Neutral […]
Tortas Fritas: Puffy Fried Dough with Sugar or Dulce de Leche
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 tortas fritas (serves 6) Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (325 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 tbsp lard (40 g) or unsalted butter 3/4 cup (180 […]









