In the rugged, misty hills of Trás-os-Montes, in northern Portugal, where winters bite and hearts are warm, there’s a dish that truly defines comfort — Feijoada à Transmontana. This rich and hearty bean stew is not just food; it’s tradition, celebration, and memory simmered together… Read More »Feijoada à Transmontana : A Hearty Bean Stew from Mountains
Along the sun-kissed shores of southern Portugal, where the Atlantic breeze meets golden beaches, there’s a dish that captures the very soul of the Algarve — Cataplana de Mariscos. Cooked in a traditional clamshell-shaped copper pot called the cataplana, this seafood stew is a celebration… Read More »Cataplana de Mariscos: Algarve’s Seafood Stew in a Copper Pot
When the cool winds sweep across the hills of northern Portugal, families gather around a simmering pot of Cozido à Portuguesa, the country’s most traditional and comforting stew. Rich, rustic, and brimming with flavor, this dish is more than just a meal — it’s a… Read More »Cozido à Portuguesa : Hearty Meat and Vegetable Stew
If you’ve ever stood by the Chilean coastline, where the Pacific winds carry the scent of salt and sea, you’ll understand why Chileans have such a deep love for seafood. Among the many dishes born from these waters, Paila Marina stands out — a hearty, aromatic seafood stew that feels like a warm hug after a long day. It’s not just food; it’s comfort, tradition, and the flavor of Chile’s coast in a single bowl.
If you ever find yourself wandering through the villages in the foothills of the Andes, you might catch the scent of something hearty simmering in a rustic kitchen — that’s Charquicán, one of Chile’s most beloved comfort foods.
It’s the kind of dish that brings families together, especially on chilly evenings. Thick, golden, and filling, Charquicán is a stew made from dried beef (charqui), potatoes, pumpkin, corn, and peas, all mashed together into a creamy, rustic mix and topped with a fried egg.
If you’re craving a taste of Chile’s coastal magic, chupe de mariscos is the creamy, soul-warming stew that’ll transport you to the shores of Valparaíso or the fjords of Patagonia. This rich dish, brimming with fresh shellfish, fish, and a hint of spice
When summer ripens in Chile and the markets overflow with fresh vegetables, there is one dish that truly celebrates the season: Porotos Granados. This comforting stew is made with fresh beans, corn, pumpkin, and basil, simmered together to create a hearty, fragrant, and colorful meal.… Read More »Porotos Granados : A Hearty Chilean Stew with Beans and Pumpkin
When I first heard the name Aji de Gallina, I thought it sounded exotic, maybe even fiery hot. “Aji” means chili, and “gallina” is hen. I imagined something super-spicy that would burn my tongue. But when my abuela finally made it for me in her kitchen in Cusco, I discovered that this dish is less about fire and more about comfort.
Puchero is the ultimate winter comfort food—a rich, Spanish-influenced beef and chickpea stew brimming with potatoes, carrots, and tender veggies. This soul-soothing dish, often savored with a hearty “¡Buen provecho!” (Enjoy!), is a staple in Argentine homes during chilly evenings.
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.