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 […]
Pollo al Verdeo with White Wine Scallion Cream Sauce
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 + […]
Tuna Empanada Gallega with Sweet Onions and Peppers
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 […]
Bife a Caballo with Fries and Chimichurri
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 […]
Stone-Baked Mozzarella Pizza with Olives and Oregano
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 […]
Lomito Completo Sandwich with Runny Fried Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 600 g beef tenderloin, cut into 4 x 1.25 cm steaks 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt + 1 tsp black pepper, divided 2 tbsp neutral oil (for searing) 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (1 […]
Chard and Onion Buñuelos with Lemon
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 […]
Buttery Medialunas de Manteca with Light Almíbar Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 medialunas Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (active) Cook Time: 16–20 minutes Total Time: 10 hours (includes chilling and proofing) Quick Ingredients Bread flour 500 g (about 4 cups) Whole milk 220 g (1 cup minus 2 tbsp) + water 60 g (1/4 cup) Granulated sugar 70 g (1/3 […]
Oven-Baked Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, and Tomato
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, […]
Hand-Cranked Egg Noodles with Slow-Cooked Beef Ragù
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (includes 30 minutes dough rest) Quick Ingredients 400 g (3 1/3 cups) 00 or all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 large eggs + 2 large yolks 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; […]









