Main dishes
Oven-Roasted Pork Neck (Argentine Bondiola)
Oven-roasted pork neck (bondiola) with a mustard, honey, garlic and soy marinade. Slow covered cooking, resting time and a pan-juice sauce.
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Soups & creams
Tomato Soup
Creamy homemade tomato soup with ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic and fresh basil. Serves 4, ready in 45 minutes.
Main dishes
Pan-cooked chicken with honey mustard sauce
Chicken breasts in a creamy honey Dijon sauce with garlic and rosemary. Ready in 30 minutes, with clear steps and a safe cooking temperature.
Soups & creams
Porra antequerana: thick Andalusian chilled tomato soup
A thick, chilled tomato and bread soup from Antequera, blended with green pepper, garlic and olive oil until smooth and spoonable.
Desserts
Orange Walnut Cookies
Buttery cookies with orange zest and chopped walnuts, pressed flat with a fork and baked in 12 minutes: 24 cookies, crisp outside and tender inside.
Main dishes
Lemon Garlic Butter Crab
Crab sautéed in butter and olive oil with garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh parsley. Ready in 20 minutes for 4 people.
Main dishes
Lemon Garlic Trout
Pan-seared trout fillets finished with a garlic and lemon sauce made in the same pan. Serves 4 and takes 20 minutes.
Salads
Homemade Russian potato salad with hard-boiled egg
Potato, carrot, peas and egg with measured mayonnaise: six proposed servings, cooked weights and cooling included.
Main dishes
Garlic Prawns
Garlic prawns sautéed in olive oil with sliced garlic, chilli, white wine and lemon. Serves 4, ready in 20 minutes.
Sauces & dressings
Creamy Garlic Sauce for Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Creamy garlic sauce emulsified with egg yolks, oil, milk and vinegar. Includes emulsifying technique, texture adjustment, uses and storage.
Main dishes
Baked Meatloaf with Homemade Tomato Sauce
Baked meatloaf with seasoned meat, carrot and homemade tomato sauce. Includes shaping, baking, resting and slicing technique.
Soups & creams
Colombian Ajiaco
Colombian chicken soup with corn, guascas herb and three kinds of potato.
Main dishes
Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
Chicken breast marinated with lime and spices, sautéed with bell peppers and red onion and served in tortillas with avocado: fajitas for 4 people in just over an hour.
Main dishes
Indonesian Nasi Goreng
Indonesian fried rice with chicken, shallots, garlic and chile, seasoned with kecap manis and topped with a fried egg. Serves 4 and is ready in 35 minutes.
Main dishes
Spinach and walnut stuffed pork loin
Butterflied pork loin rolled with spinach, Parmesan and walnuts, tied and roasted. Rest before slicing for tidy spirals.
Sauces & dressings
Homemade Mayonnaise
Homemade mayonnaise with a hand blender in 10 minutes: egg, sunflower oil, lemon and mustard. Thick, creamy and it will not split.
Pasta
Ground Beef and Pineapple Cannelloni
Baked cannelloni filled with savory ground beef and pineapple, topped with tomato sauce and golden melted cheese.
Starters & appetizers
Colombian Empanadas
Colombian empanadas with yellow corn dough, filled with potato and beef stewed in hogao, fried until crisp. Makes 20.
Main dishes
Peruvian chicken empanadas
Homemade baked empanadas filled with chicken, ají amarillo, olives, egg and raisins, with a crisp golden pastry.
Starters & appetizers
Colombian Aborrajados
Colombian aborrajados: fried ripe plantain stuffed with cheese and guava paste, battered and fried golden. Serves 4 (8 aborrajados), in 60 minutes.
Soups & creams
Changua: Colombian Egg and Milk Soup
A milk and scallion broth with poached eggs, served over toasted bread and cilantro: the classic Colombian changua for 4 people in just over 20 minutes.
Main dishes
Chickpeas with fresh chorizo and tomato
Cooked chickpeas simmered with fresh chorizo, carrot and tomato. Four proposed servings with practical steps and estimated nutrition per serving.
Salads
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar salad: romaine lettuce, seared chicken breast, golden oven-baked croutons and a homemade anchovy, lemon and Parmesan dressing. Serves 4.
Desserts
Chocolate Cake with Ganache
Moist homemade chocolate cake made with cocoa, baked in a 22 cm pan and covered with glossy chocolate ganache. Serves 8.
Main dishes
Fresh Colombian Santarrosano chorizo
Fresh Santa Rosa de Cabal inspired pork sausage with spring onion, garlic and cumin, stuffed and cooked through.
Desserts
Strawberry Blueberry Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes with fresh strawberries and blueberries, ready in 30 minutes: a flour, egg and milk batter cooked with fruit inside and topped with more fresh fruit. Makes 8 pancakes.
Desserts
Classic Apple Tart with Shortcrust Pastry
Classic apple tart with homemade shortcrust pastry and thinly sliced cinnamon apples. Baked in a 24 cm pan, serves 8.
Main dishes
Beef Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
Beef enchiladas with corn tortillas filled with ground beef, covered in a red guajillo chile sauce and baked with melted cheese. Serves 4.
Main dishes
Oven BBQ chicken wings with tomato sauce
Oven wings glazed at the end with tomato BBQ sauce. Four proposed servings, safe-temperature checks and estimated nutrition with bones excluded.
Main dishes
Homemade bratwurst-style sausages
Fresh German-style pork sausages with shoulder, back fat and spices. Grind cold, fill natural casings and cook to a 71 °C centre.
Salads
Spring chicken salad
Spring chicken salad with crisp vegetables and lemon-mustard dressing. Four servings in 45 minutes, with the chicken cooked and cooled separately.
Starters & appetizers
Colombian Papa Rellena
Colombian papa rellena: balls of shredded beef, potato, rice and peas, dipped in a flour batter and fried until golden. Serves 6.
Main dishes
Orange Chicken Thighs
Skillet orange chicken thighs, browned and cooked in a sauce of orange juice, honey and thyme. Serves 4, ready in 55 minutes.
Main dishes
Pork ribs in homemade red mole
Pork ribs in red mole with ancho chillies, tomato, peanuts, sesame and dark chocolate. Slow-cook the ribs, then finish them in the sauce.
Main dishes
Kare raisu: Japanese curry and rice
Japanese chicken curry with potatoes, carrots and rice. Make a mild curry roux from butter, flour and curry powder to thicken the sauce.
Soups & creams
Pumpkin Soup
Creamy homemade pumpkin soup with potato, onion, vegetable broth and a pinch of nutmeg, blended smooth. Serves 4, ready in 65 minutes.
Main dishes
Chicken and vegetable wrap
Chicken wraps with sautéed red pepper, lettuce, tomato and lemon-mustard dressing. Four wheat tortillas filled after the chicken is cooked and rested.
Desserts
Oat cereal bars with honey and peanut butter
Make 12 oat cereal bars with honey, peanut butter and raisins. Follow pan-toasting, firm pressing and thorough chilling before cutting, step by step.
Salads
Chicken salad with avocado and mango
Chicken, avocado and mango salad for 4 with pan-cooked chicken and lime dressing. Follow washing, cooking, slicing and gentle assembly step by step.
Side dishes
Fluffy white rice by the absorption method
Long-grain white rice for 4, with measured ingredients, covered cooking and a 10-minute rest to separate the grains.
Side dishes
Chunky vegetable ratatouille
Ratatouille for 4 with eggplant, zucchini, pepper and tomato: vegetables browned in batches, then gently stewed without turning to purée.
Main dishes
Oven-baked chicken cordon bleu
Chicken cordon bleu for 4, filled with ham and cheese, breadcrumb-coated and oven-baked, with a temperature check at the centre.
Soups & creams
Lentil and vegetable soup without soaking
A hearty soup of brown or green lentils, carrots, celery, pepper and tomatoes. No soaking required, with clear quantities for four servings.
Starters & appetizers
Easy avocado toast with hard-boiled eggs
Crisp avocado toast with hard-boiled eggs, radishes and chives. Ready in 25 minutes, with amounts for two people and simple assembly tips.
Main dishes
Creamy chicken curry with coconut milk
Chicken curry with coconut milk, garlic and ginger, ready in 45 minutes. A gently simmered sauce with clear instructions for cooking the chicken safely.
Main dishes
Sudado de carne: Beef Stew with Potatoes and Vegetables
Seared beef cubes slowly cooked with onion, tomato, bell pepper, carrot and potato until the meat shreds with a fork and the sauce turns silky.
Main dishes
Homemade salmon and avocado sushi
Make salmon and avocado sushi with seasoned rice, nori on the outside and a simple filling. Learn how to cook the rice, roll and cut the maki.
Soups & creams
Seafood soup with mussels
Mussels, shrimp and fresh cod in tomato broth, with strained mussel liquid and carefully staged cooking.
Soups & creams
Sancocho Trifásico: Colombian Three-Meat Stew
Colombian stew with three meats (beef, pork and chicken), corn on the cob, cassava, green plantain and potato, simmered about two hours: a one-pot meal for 6.
Main dishes
Shakshuka with Feta
Homemade shakshuka: eggs cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with bell pepper, cumin and paprika, topped with parsley and feta. Ready in 50 minutes, serves 4.
Desserts
Rice Pudding
Creamy Spanish-style rice pudding with a cinnamon stick, lemon peel and sugar, cooked slowly over low heat. Serves 6, ready in 80 minutes.
Main dishes
Valencian Paella
Valencian paella with chicken, rabbit, flat green beans, garrofón, tomato, paprika and saffron, cooked in a paella pan until the socarrat forms. Serves 6, ready in 85 minutes.
Main dishes
Bolognese Sauce
Homemade Bolognese sauce with a vegetable soffritto, beef and pork, white wine, tomato and a splash of milk, simmered slowly and served with tagliatelle. Serves 4, ready in 2 hours 15 minutes.
Main dishes
Baked Chicken Wings
Crispy baked chicken wings with paprika, garlic and a honey, soy and lemon glaze. Serves 4, ready in 55 minutes.
Side dishes
Vegetable Fried Rice
Wok-style vegetable fried rice: fluffy rice with carrot, peas, egg and scallions, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. Serves 4, ready in 25 minutes.
Soups & creams
Creamy Spinach Soup
Creamy homemade spinach soup with potato, onion, vegetable stock and a pinch of nutmeg, blended smooth. Serves 4, ready in 40 minutes.
Soups & creams
Creamy Shrimp Soup
Creamy shrimp soup with vegetables, potato and cream, topped with sautéed shrimp. Serves 4, ready in 45 minutes.
Main dishes
Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots
Beef stew with potatoes and carrots, slow-cooked until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick. Serves 4, ready in 2 hours 10 minutes.
Salads
Chicken and Avocado Salad
Chicken and avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion and cilantro, dressed with lemon and olive oil. Serves 4, ready in 30 minutes.
Main dishes
Roast pork loin with fresh mint sauce
Seared and roasted pork loin with onion, white wine and fresh mint sauce, rested before slicing.
Starters & appetizers
Homemade hummus with tahini and lemon
Canned chickpeas, tahini and lemon with measured water and oil: six proposed servings and clear blending stages.
Main dishes
Fish and chips with sparkling-water batter
Fresh cod in a light batter with twice-fried skin-on chips. Four proposed servings, detailed steps and estimated nutrition.
Main dishes
Chicken and mushroom wraps with cheese
Make chicken and mushroom wraps with peppers, cheese and lettuce. A juicy filling in soft flour tortillas, with clear steps for rolling them neatly.
Sauces & dressings
Homemade guacamole with tomato and cilantro
Chunky avocado guacamole with tomato, white onion, cilantro, lime and a little serrano pepper. An easy dip with a short chill before serving.
Breads & doughs
Homemade oat bread with honey and seeds
Easy oat bread with whole wheat flour, honey and sunflower seeds. No kneading or yeast: a tender, close crumb loaf for slicing and toasting.
Side dishes
Honey and ginger glazed baby carrots
Tender baby carrots finished in a skillet with butter, honey and fresh ginger. A glossy, gently spiced side dish ready in 35 minutes.
Main dishes
Shrimp and squid risotto
Seafood risotto with prawns and squid, fish stock and a little butter. Rice starch gives it creaminess without cream; makes 4 servings.
Main dishes
Colombian Mixed Rice (Arroz Mixto)
Colombian mixed rice with shredded chicken, pork, sausage, vegetables and scrambled egg, all in one skillet. Serves 6, in about 80 minutes.
Pasta
Chicken and mushroom lasagna with béchamel
Chicken and mushroom lasagna for 6 with preboiled pasta, a filling without excess liquid, homemade béchamel and browned mozzarella.
Desserts
Oatmeal and dark chocolate cookies
Homemade oat and chocolate cookies with weighed ingredients, chilled dough, two baking batches and estimated nutrition per cookie.
Main dishes
Spinach and onion omelette finished in the oven
Egg, spinach and onion omelette without cheese or flour. Seven stages, a measured centre temperature of at least 71°C and estimated nutrition for four proposed servings.
Pasta
Homemade ricotta and spinach ravioli
Homemade ricotta and spinach ravioli for 4: fresh egg pasta, step-by-step sealing and a brown-butter sage finish.
Salads
Red kidney bean salad with a proposed romesco
Cooked beans, cucumber and fresh vegetables with roasted pepper, tomato, nut and bread sauce for four proposed servings.
Main dishes
Eggplant rolls with tomato and ricotta
Twelve roasted eggplant rolls filled with ricotta and homemade tomato sauce. Four servings, two oven stages and weighed oil, salt and oregano.
Main dishes
Home-style black bean and pork feijoada
Home-style feijoada for 8 with black beans, pork, bacon and smoked sausage: soaking, an initial boil, slow simmering and storage step by step.
Main dishes
Colombian Lechona in the Oven: a Home-Friendly Recipe
Colombian lechona for a home oven: juicy pork, yellow split peas, fragrant rice and crackling skin. With timings and safe temperatures.
Pasta
Seafood pasta with tomato sauce
Seafood pasta for 4 with shrimp, squid and mussels: tomato sauce, cooking in stages and clear steps for finishing the spaghetti.
Main dishes
Oven chicken with herbs and lemon
Four chicken breasts with garlic, thyme, oregano and lemon: a weighed dressing, brief chilled marinade and checked internal temperature.
Desserts
Round ginger and molasses cookies
Plain ginger and molasses cookies with weighed ingredients, chilled dough and two oven batches for 24 proposed cookies.
Main dishes
Chicken Alfredo Florentine
Creamy fettuccine with golden chicken, spinach and Parmesan. Starchy pasta water brings the skillet sauce together.
Desserts
Carrot cake without frosting
Cinnamon carrot cake baked in a 20 cm round tin and served without frosting. Eight slices, weighed ingredients and cooling time included.
Main dishes
Homemade Angus burger
Angus burgers with 150 g patties, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup and mustard. Pan-cook to a 71 °C centre without pressing out the juices.
Main dishes
Lemon and honey chicken with roasted asparagus
Chicken breasts with lemon, honey and garlic sauce and separately roasted asparagus. A proposed recipe for 4, with a 74°C temperature check.
Desserts
Strawberry tart with pastry cream and a baked shell
Strawberry tart with a baked sweet shell, cooked pastry cream and fresh fruit: grouped ingredients, complete chilling times and estimated nutrition per slice.
Main dishes
Colombian bandeja paisa
Bandeja paisa for 4 with red beans, rice, arepas, ground beef, pork crackling, chorizo, ripe plantain, eggs, avocado and hogao.
Starters & appetizers
How to make fresh white cheese at home
Pasteurized milk, vinegar and salt: fresh white cheese with draining, chilling and weighed portions.
Soups & creams
Traditional Spanish gazpacho with vegetables and bread
Cold tomato gazpacho with cucumber, green pepper and bread: grouped quantities, garnish included, full chilling time and USDA-based estimated nutrition.
Desserts
Vanilla-glazed yeast doughnuts
Homemade ring doughnuts with two rises, small-batch frying and vanilla glaze; complete steps and estimated nutrition with oil uptake still unmeasured.
Main dishes
White fish ceviche with lime and cilantro
Chilled cubes of white fish with lime, red onion, tomato and cilantro, mixed and served fresh.
Sauces & dressings
Homemade tomato sauce with onion and garlic
Fresh tomato sauce with onion, garlic and olive oil. Seven stages, eight proposed servings and estimated nutrition, with no added sugar.
Main dishes
Southern-inspired fried chicken
Boneless chicken with buttermilk and seasoned flour, fried in two batches. Four servings, temperature checks and an explicit retained-oil estimate.
Desserts
Baked green anise biscuit rings with orange
Small anise biscuit rings with orange and olive oil: grouped quantities, resting, two oven batches and full cooling, with estimated USDA nutrition and missing data stated.
Soups & creams
Vegetable Soup with Potatoes and Green Beans
Homemade vegetable soup with a clear broth, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, green beans and tomatoes. Made in one pot, serves 6.
Breads & doughs
Colombian sweet corn parcels with cheese
Freshly ground sweet corn mixed with sweetened water and salt, with fresh cheese in the centre, wrapped in corn husks and boiled in water.
Main dishes
Oven-Roasted Beef with Potatoes and Carrots
Oven-roasted beef with potatoes and carrots: a whole cut, seared, seasoned with garlic and herbs, roasted over the vegetables and sliced. Serves 6.
Main dishes
Colombian Bean Stew: Creamy Antioqueño Cazuela de Frijoles
Colombian bean stew with green plantain, carrot and hogao. Thick, creamy broth, with optional pork and traditional sides.
Main dishes
Quinoa and Chickpea Bowl with Tahini and Roasted Vegetables
Enjoy a delicious, nutritious bowl of quinoa and chickpeas with tahini and roasted vegetables, perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Main dishes
Beef Stroganoff Crepes with Mushrooms
Thin crepes filled with strips of beef and mushrooms in a creamy Stroganoff-style sauce, ready in just over an hour.
Breads & doughs
Arepa con Todo (Loaded Arepa)
Arepa con todo is an iconic dish from Venezuela and Colombia: a disc of corn or wheat dough, depending on the region, grilled and stuffed with a variety of fillings.
Desserts
Chocolate muffins with cocoa and chocolate chips
Hand-mixed cocoa muffins with dark chocolate, twelve proposed servings and estimated nutrition per muffin.
Desserts
Classic baked cheesecake with a graham crust
Cream cheese, cultured sour cream and a compact crust, with complete baking and chilling instructions for eight proposed servings.
Salads
Proposed Greek salad with feta and olives
Tomato, cucumber, feta and olives with a measured dressing, no lettuce and chilling included for four proposed servings.
Soups & creams
Cream of mushroom soup
Mushroom soup with onion, butter and cream, without flour or stock. Four servings, six steps and weighed ingredients.
Breads & doughs
Sweet corn arepas with cheese
Colombian sweet corn arepas, cooked in a skillet and topped with mozzarella. Makes four, with a thick batter, resting time and two cooking batches.