Hola amigos, I’m Martín, a young chef born and raised in Rosario. Growing up, tamales were something my abuela made during holidays or family gatherings. To me, they are more than food — they are little pockets of love wrapped in corn husks, carrying the flavors of the Andes into our kitchens.
Ay, mi niño — come closer and warm your hands. Sit with Abuela for a moment and I will tell you about carbonada, that sweet-and-savory stew that tastes like a family reunion in a bowl. In our Argentina, carbonada is criollo — a dish where Indigenous corn and squash meet Spanish meat and fruity touches.
Ay, mi niño, today I will tell you about another treasure of our Andean table — humita. Some call it “food of the fields,” others say it is “summer in a husk.” To me, it is memory itself: the sound of corn husks being peeled, the laughter of cousins helping in the courtyard
Ay, mi niño — come closer and warm your hands. Sit by the pot and listen while I tell you about locro, the stew that has fed my family on cold mornings and on the big national days when everyone comes together.
Milanesa Napolitana is comfort on a plate: a crisp, breaded cutlet crowned with tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese — then baked until bubbly. It’s an Argentine classic with Italian roots, beloved in bodegas, family kitchens, and neighborhood restaurants.
There are empanadas, and then there are Empanadas Salteñas — the proud, juicy parcels from the northwest of Argentina. If you bite one and the filling spills warm and flavorful, you’ll understand why folks call them jugosas.
When I packed my camera bag for Argentina, I didn’t know it would stay zipped most of the time. I had imagined myself chasing light over Patagonia’s glaciers or snapping tango dancers in the old quarters of Buenos Aires.
Craving a warm, cheesy embrace from Turkey’s Black Sea region, mıhlama is the dish to savor. This indulgent specialty, made with melted local cheeses and cornmeal, is a gooey delight often enjoyed with a hearty “Afiyet olsun!” (Enjoy your meal!).
If you ever travel to the Black Sea region of Türkiye, you will hear locals speak fondly of a dish that warms both the stomach and the soul — Muhlama (also called Kuymak in some villages). It is a creamy, golden mixture of cornmeal, butter, cheese, and sometimes garlic
If you’re looking for a warm, comforting dish straight from Turkey’s Black Sea region, kuymak is calling your name. This gooey, cheesy delight made with cornmeal and local cheeses is a hearty treat, often enjoyed with a cheerful “Afiyet olsun!” (Enjoy your meal!).