Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
10 recipes
Argentine Empanadas
Crispy Argentine empanadas with a juicy filling of ground beef, sautéed onion, boiled egg and green olives, baked until golden.
Guiso de Lentejas
A hearty Argentine lentil stew with smoked bacon, chorizo, vegetables, and sweet paprika that warms and satisfies the whole family.
Tucumán-style Empanadas
Juicy Argentine empanadas with beef matambre, onion, egg and a spiced filling wrapped in tender broth-based dough.
Carbonada criolla
A hearty Argentine beef stew with pumpkin, corn and potatoes, given a sweet touch by dried peaches — a traditional criollo carbonada from the Cuyo region.
Argentine Locro
A thick Argentine stew of white corn kernels, beans, pumpkin and pork, slowly simmered to a rich, meaty flavor.
Matambre Arrollado
A classic Argentine Christmas appetizer — a thin beef roll with carrots, bell pepper and hard-boiled eggs, simmered in an aromatic broth and chilled under weight until dense and easy to slice.
Milanesa
Classic Argentine milanesa — thin beef or chicken cutlets in a crisp breadcrumb coating with garlic and parsley, fried to a golden crust.
Gnocchi of the 29th
Tender homemade gnocchi made from baked potatoes are served with a rich tomato sauce and grated cheese — this simple pasta dish is a beloved tradition in Argentina at the end of the month.
Provoleta
A thick slice of provolone cheese, pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet until crusty and golden on the bottom with a gooey, melted center — an iconic Argentine appetizer with oregano, chili flakes, and toasted bread.
Tortas Fritas
Argentine fried cakes that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, traditionally served warm with mate.