Quinoa Salad
Argentinians have enjoyed the taste and health benefits of quinoa long before it became a popular super food.

Crepes with Dulche de Leche
The sweet, caramel like sauce that is “dulce de leche” is made by water bathing a can of condensed milk for three hours….in the can! Where it slowly caramelizes and becomes this thick sweet nectar that you drizzle over your crepes and top with whipped cream and nuts.

Caramelized Endives with Vinegar
This dish is SO simple yet incredibly unique. The sugar caramelizes when it hits the red hot skillet and gives the bitter endive a sweet smoky flavor.

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimmichurri
Grilled steak is as simple as it gets. The secret here is to marinate it in the fabled chimmichurri sauce overnight making the meat tender and flavorful.

Swiss Chard Fritters
Along with empanadas, fritters are also very popular in Argentina. This is our version and features hearty swiss chard and our own home made spicy mustard to dip them in.

Grilled Fennel and Potato Salad
This might be considered Argentinian potato salad except everything is charred and golden brown.

Cheese Empanada
This variation on the classic empanada calls for Havarti and Raclette cheese, reflecting the broad cultural diversity that makes up modern day Argentina.

Beef Empanada
This one is truly a classic with ground beef and chili flakes, and a touch of paprika.

Grilled Pork Ribs
These ribs start with a rich and complex marinade (preferably overnight), then are slow baked in the oven, then finished with a high heat grilling to get a nice charred exterior.

Faina (Chickpea Flatbread)
This flatbread is gluten free thanks to the chickpea flour which also gives it a unique texture.

Grilled Octopus with Chapa Style Potatoes
There a few things in the world as delicious as charred octopus drizzled with good olive oil and fresh lemon juice. We serve ours up with chapa-style potatoes and fresh peppery arugula.

Poached Pears in Maple Syrup with Mascarpone Cream
This is our Canadian take on an Argentinian classic by substituting maple syrup for honey. The apple juice keeps the pears tart while the cinnamon, cloves and vanilla bean perfume the dish.

Seafood Stew
This seafood stew is best served with a huge family-style salad and lots of great crusty bread. The onion, garlic and carrot provide the traditional aromatic base while the red & yellow peppers add color and sweetness.

Humita
Humita is a simple Argentinian peasant dish featuring sweet summer corn and milk. It’s thick and almost cake like and has been compared to a Mexican tamale.

Pan Fried Trout
There are lots of deep, clean rivers and lakes in Argentina which means there are lots of trout. This simple recipe can be made a-la-minute on a busy week night with a nice salad and some crusty bread.

Shrimp with Spaetzle
Argentina has been blessed with successive waves of immigrants from all over the world. Spaetzle is sort of like a German pasta and quite common in Argentina.

Shepherd’s Pie
This Argentinian version features a red wine reduction, smoky oregano and woodsy rosemary along with a hit of smoky paprika.

Chapa Pork with Orange Confit and Pomegranate Salsa
When the salt & sugar crusted pork hits the dry pan it sears the orange confit into the flesh creating this dramatic presentation and sweet and bitter complex flavor. The pomegranate salsa is not only beautiful but is also a sweet crunchy counterpoint to the pork

Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Chimichurri
You’re going to love the way the marinade mellows out the lamb and helps keep the chops juicy when they hit the grill. Chimichurri is THE  classic Argentinian sauce they put on everything. Experiment and add different herbs for your own flavor profile.

Orange Confit
Simple and delicious way to preserve orange peels keeping all the great taste and mellowing out the tang.

Chipas
Think of these little bundles of yum as Argentinian cheese bread. Perfect as a snack or to sop up soup or gravy. Beats old fashioned rolls any day.

Crudo No Corvina
Crudo is a simple way of “cooking” fish without heat. The citrus infuses the delicate flesh with a subtle flavor.

Burnt Ricotta salad
That’s right, burnt ricotta. Charred on a super hot skillet, the cheese develops a smoky flavor that tops this simple salad.

Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Once you’ve made churros you’ll never go back to donuts! They’re sweet and light and delicate. ALWAYS make more than you need. Dunking in chocolate sauce is elegant and worth the calories.

Pomegranate Salsa
A party in the bowl –beautiful to behold and delicious to eat.

Malbec Braised Lamb Shanks
Malbec is THE Argentinian red and the good news for you is that there’s lots out there at very reasonable prices. That’s good because you want to use the best wine possible in slow braising these lamb shanks

Cilantro Chimichurri
Chimichurri is THE  classic Argentinian sauce they put on everything. Experiment and add different herbs for your own flavor profile.

Duck Carpaccio with Lemon Curd and Sugar Cured Onions
The duck meat takes on a deep rich purple color the longer it sits in the salt & sugar mix. The lemon curd is a brilliant citrusy counterpoint to the sweetness of the duck. The onions again provide a tart crunchy contrast that rounds out the complete dish.