The Pascualina pie or chard pie is simple to make, delicious and very healthy. It is also the perfect cake to welcome the fall season. Some fruits and vegetables are harvested throughout the year but they become richer when produced locally and are available at the farmer’s market. This tart …
It is fascinating to discover that many of the dishes we think are originally from our countries are also consumed by many other people, typically with a twist or a new ingredient we are not familiar with. The criolla salad (as we call it in Argentina) is actually popular in several Latin American …
Sandwiches are a popular food item in South America, and in celebration of back-to-school season, I decided to turn my eye towards traditional Latin sandwiches. In Brazil, the sandwich of choice is called the Bauru, which is made of mozzarella cheese, melted over slices of roast beef, tomato, and pickled cucumber on a scooped-out bun. Uruguayoffers one …