Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 appetizer servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) provolone round, 3/4–1 inch thick 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp dried oregano, plus more to finish 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to finish […]
Creole Lentil Stew with Chorizo and Pancetta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 300 g brown or green lentils (1 1/2 cups), rinsed 150 g smoked panceta, cut into 1 cm lardons (5 oz) 300 g chorizo colorado, sliced into 1 cm coins (about 2 […]
Carbonada en Zapallo: Sweet-Savory Beef Stew in Pumpkin
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium sugar pumpkin (5–6 lb / 2.3–2.7 kg) 1.5 lb (680 g) beef chuck, 1-inch cubes 3 tbsp olive oil; salt and black pepper 1 large onion; 1 carrot; […]
Puchero Criollo: Two-Course Beef and Hen Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (two-course meal) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.2 kg beef shank, cross-cut (2–3 thick slices) 1.5 kg hen or stewing chicken, cut into 8 pieces 500 g beef marrow bones, cross-cut 4 L cold water 1 large […]
Paprika-Garlic Lemon Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus optional up to 12 hours marinating) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus optional marinating) Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus 2 tbsp for vegetables) 1 large lemon (zest + 3 […]
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 […]
Revuelto Gramajo with Shoestring Fries, Ham, and Peas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/8-inch shoestrings 2 cups (480 ml) neutral oil for frying 8 large eggs 2 tbsp whole milk (optional) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 6 oz (170 […]









