Chicken Asado: A Taste of Home The aroma of Chicken Asado always transports me back to my Lola’s (grandmother’s) kitchen. I remember the bubbling pot on her stovetop, the savory-sweet scent filling the air, and the anticipation as we waited for the chicken to become impossibly tender. The slightly tangy, umami-rich sauce, perfectly balanced, was … Read more
Bife De Chorizo: Mastering the Argentinean NY Strip The scent of wood smoke, the sizzle of fat hitting hot metal, the murmur of conversation punctuated by laughter—these are the sounds and smells of an Argentine asado. And at the heart of it all, almost invariably, is the bife de chorizo. I remember my first taste … Read more
Unleashing the Flavors of Entraña: A Culinary Journey to Argentina The first time I tasted entraña, or Argentine skirt steak, it was at a bustling parrilla in Buenos Aires. The air was thick with the scent of wood smoke and sizzling meat, a symphony of culinary promise. The waiter placed a sizzling platter before me, … Read more