Versión en Español Homemade egg pasta is 500 g of flour kneaded with 3 large eggs into a firm dough, rested wrapped for 60 minutes, rolled to 2 mm, folded, cut into 5 to 10 mm strips, and boiled for 4 to 6 minutes until al dente. It takes 75 minutes of preparation, mostly resting, and 5 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. Fresh egg pasta is made with soft flour and eggs for cohesion…

Versión en Español Chilean broccoli omelette is broccoli boiled in salted water for 3 minutes, crumbled, and mixed with sautéed onion and garlic, beaten eggs, and a tablespoon of flour, then cooked in olive oil until the top bubbles, flipped with a plate, and cooked 5 more minutes. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A quick, healthy dish for a vegetable that has steadily won a place…

Versión en Español Chilean spinach omelette is spinach blanched for 1 to 2 minutes, chopped, and mixed with eggs and a sofrito of onion, grated carrot, and garlic powder, then cooked in olive oil for about 10 minutes, flipped with a plate, and cooked 5 more. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A simple, nutritious dish for spinach season that welcomes many variations. How to Make a…

Versión en Español Crispy baked chicken nuggets are chicken breast pieces marinated for at least 2 hours in Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper, dredged in flour, egg, and coarsely crushed cornflakes, and baked at 200°C (392°F) for about 10 minutes until golden. They take 2 hours and 30 minutes of preparation, mostly marinating, and 10 minutes of baking, and serve 4. A fun, easy recipe for crunchy nuggets without frying. How to Make…

Versión en Español Baked stuffed peppers are bell pepper halves roasted at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes and peeled, filled with ground beef cooked with onion, garlic, and parsley and mixed with cooked rice, topped with Parmesan, and gratinated for about 10 minutes. They take 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A simple dish with a colorful presentation, especially if you mix pepper colors. How to Make Stuffed Bell…

Versión en Español Oven baked stuffed pork loin is a butterflied pork loin pounded thin, brushed with mustard, layered with spinach and a filling of spring onion, mushrooms, parsley, and breadcrumbs, rolled, tied, seared, and baked covered with white wine and vegetable broth at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A typical dish for year end holidays, especially Christmas, because it scales…

Versión en Español Eggplant lasagna is pan browned eggplant slices layered in clay dishes with a tomato sauce of onion, grated carrot, garlic, and herbs, a herbed white sauce, and mantecoso cheese, topped with Parmesan and oregano, and broiled at 250°C (482°F) for 10 to 12 minutes. It takes 60 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 8. A vegetarian, budget friendly take on lasagna in which eggplant replaces the pasta sheets.…

Versión en Español Aymara potje de olluko is a stew of olluco, an Andean tuber, cut into sticks and simmered with parboiled potatoes in chicha de jora, ground dried chili, lard, sugar, and salt for about 30 minutes, then topped with fresh cheese and parsley. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. The stew takes its name from olluco (olluko), an Andean tuber that grows in many sizes…

Versión en Español Squid in its own ink is cleaned squid cut into rings, simmered with a sofrito of onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato, and bay leaf in white wine and water thickened with flour for 20 minutes, then cooked another 20 minutes with its ink until tender. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A classic in Europe and Latin America, with an unmistakable flavor and a…

Versión en Español Chilean chicken in dark beer is chicken pieces browned in olive oil, then braised with a sofrito of onion, carrot, green bell pepper, Chiloé garlic, oregano, Chilean paprika, and a little flour in a full bottle of dark beer for about 30 minutes. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A new take on two ingredients we usually have in the fridge. How to Make…