Versión en Español Chilean canned salmon empanadas, or empanadas de salmón en tarro, are filled with a pino, the classic Chilean empanada filling, made here from flaked canned salmon, sautéed onion and red bell pepper, spices and cheese, and then baked or fried. They take 40 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking for 12 empanadas. They are an affordable, quick option because the salmon comes already cooked, and they are made often during…

Versión en Español Chilean pizzetas are small homemade pizzas, 7 to 8 cm (about 3 inches) across, made with a dough of flour, yeast, water and oil and topped with tomato sauce, cheese and oregano. They take 1 hour and 30 minutes of prep, including 1 hour for the dough to rise, and 30 minutes of baking. One batch of dough makes 30 to 35 pizzetas, and they can be frozen ready to bake. Pizzetas…

Versión en Español Papas a la huancaína is a Peruvian appetizer of boiled potatoes covered in a creamy sauce of ají amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili), queso fresco (fresh white cheese), milk and soda crackers, served cold on lettuce leaves with hard-boiled egg and botija olives. It takes 50 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. What sets it apart is the bright yellow color and gentle heat of the ají amarillo,…

Versión en Español Chilean grilled chunchules, or chunchules a la parrilla, are thin beef intestines that are cleaned, simmered until tender and then finished over the coals until golden and crisp on the outside. They take about 30 minutes of prep and 1 hour and 40 minutes of cooking for 6 servings, and they are one of the most prized achuras, the offal cuts of a Chilean asado (barbecue). At many Chilean barbecues the chunchules…

Versión en Español Japanese sushi rice is short grain rice washed about 7 times until the water runs clear, rested 15 minutes, cooked covered in 600 ml of water for 20 minutes, rested 15 minutes off the heat, and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then cooled for at least 30 minutes. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. The base of many Japanese dishes with raw…

Versión en Español German sweet and sour pickles (Gurkentopf) are pickling cucumbers, whole, sliced, or in spears, boiled for 2 minutes in a brine of wine vinegar, water, sugar, coarse salt, mustard seeds, bay leaves, dill, and garlic, packed into sterilized jars, topped with the hot liquid, and rested at least 24 hours. They take 30 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serve 8. Simple and delicious, perfect alongside almost any sandwich.…

Versión en Español Keto cauliflower rice is raw cauliflower processed or grated into rice sized grains, then sautéed in olive oil with salt and pepper over medium high heat for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. An easy, tasty replacement for regular rice and a fun way to add more vegetables to the whole family’s meals. How to Make Keto…

Versión en Español Creamy potatoes with cheese are potato slices simmered for 10 minutes in heavy cream, milk, and garlic, layered in a baking dish with grated cheese, and baked at 180°C (356°F) for about 40 minutes until golden and bubbling. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A creamy, versatile side that pairs with many main dishes. How to Make Creamy Potatoes with Cheese? Simmer the sliced…

Versión en Español Keto cauliflower mash is cauliflower florets boiled for 5 to 7 minutes, drained, and blended with garlic sautéed in olive oil, a little milk, salt, and pepper into a creamy purée. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A versatile side for meat and fish, with a creamy texture similar to mashed potatoes. How to Make Cauliflower Mash? Adjust the consistency with butter, margarine, or…

Versión en Español Creamed spinach is chopped fresh spinach folded into a white sauce of onion sautéed in butter and olive oil, flour, and whole milk seasoned with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and simmered covered for 2 minutes. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A quick, simple side that goes with countless dishes. How to Make Creamed Spinach? Spinach shrinks a lot when cooked, so plan the…