Recipe: Cilantro Chimichurri
Asado is a staple of Argentine culture and cooking. The word loosely translates to the English word barbecue; it can be an actual event or it can refer to the food. There’s no limit to the types and...
View ArticleRecipe: Tully Chicken Casserole
Growing up in the country of western Pennsylvania exposes one to a lot of food traditions that you may not appreciate until you move away and find yourself at a grocery store deli counter struggling...
View ArticleRecipe: Paella Mixta
For the longest time, to me, Spanish food meant tapas and tapas only. Baked goat cheese in tomato sauce, calamari a la plancha, sautéed mushrooms, pinxtos…what’s not to love? I’d always been so firmly...
View ArticleCheeseburger Pie a.k.a. Chewed Up Cheeseburger
As we prepared to hunker down in New Jersey in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, we made a quick Target run for all the necessities before the stores closed indefinitely. I’m pretty sure our idea of...
View ArticleRecipe: Carnitas
I was introduced to the glory of carnitas years ago, when friends in Chicago invited us over for “Carnitas Night” and we stuffed ourselves with guacamole, black bean dip, tres leches, margaritas and...
View ArticleRecipe: Caprese Frittata with Jamón Crudo
Yep. More eggs, people. I warned you we eat them a lot! While I’m sure this would make a lovely breakfast or brunch recipe, we’ve only ever eaten it for dinner. And to be honest, that’s usually...
View ArticleChristmas Feast-Worthy Roast Duck
Growing up, Christmas always meant amazing home-cooked food. From the early morning breakfast (Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs, FTW!) all the way to the array of post-dinner cookies, it was day of...
View ArticleRecipe: Polenta & Spinach Soup
I admit, it may be a bit odd to make thick, hot soup when it’s pushing 90 degrees outside. But I’m on a mission to use up all of our food stuffs in the next week, including a half kilo of polenta. So,...
View ArticleCampfire Cooking: Hobo Pies
The wide open road heading into Paso San Francisco. We made our way through northern Argentina more quickly than expected. Since we’ve had the opportunity to explore Salta, Tucumán, and Mendoza on...
View ArticleRecipe: Spicy Thai Noodles with Plums & Bok Choy
Mmm, such a tasty summer entree. This recipe has survived dinner parties from Chicago to Buenos Aires, and every time I make it, it’s a bit different based on what’s in-season and what ingredients I...
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