Olive oil enhances dark chocolate by adding a fresh, slightly herbal taste. Raspberries and pistachios add layers of flavor and texture. Tip: Blueberries and almonds are another great combo. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Rinse the raspberries and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Step 2 Melt 6 ounces of the chocolate in a glass […]
This dish features two iconic Chilean ingredients, merquèn and brandy-like pisco (in a pinch, you can use white tequila or rum instead). Ingredients Directions Step 1 In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, pisco, honey, merquèn, and salt until the salt dissolves. Add the olive oil and whisk until the mixture is emulsified. Place […]
This dish is a variation on the wildly popular machas a la parmesana, local razor clams (using oysters is also popular). Traditionally, each scallop is cooked separately in its own half-shell. While it’s rare to find scallops still in the shell in the US, you can buy cooking-grade shells for an elegant presentation. For simplicity, […]
Many dishes were introduced to Latin America by Spanish explorers and colonists, including handheld meat pies called empanadas. Here, a flaky crust encloses a savory mixture of chicken, peppers, and an olive, which is traditional in Chilean empanadas. Merquèn is a popular Chilean spice blend of goat’s horn chile, coriander, and salt, which imparts a […]
