Argentinian Cooking with Mirta: Taste of Workshop

Mirta’s zest for life and passion for her country of Argentina will immediately impress you as she welcomes you to her art-filled home. She will greet you with the mate ceremony (traditional herbal tea and national drink of Argentina), along with an assortment of snacks, which may include toasted Argentinian bread, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie from her local Argentinian butcher, and her homemade dulce de membrillo (quince paste and jelly). As you sip, she will share the history, culture, and etiquette of drinking mate in argentina.

Mirta learned to cook while growing up in the mountainous wine country of Mendoza and was influenced by her family’s Spanish and Italian heritage. Her artistry and love of cooking shines through in all of her dishes, which are each presented beautifully and with a deep respect for the history and traditions behind them. At the end of the day you’ll go home newly inspired with all the recipes and a shopping guide to Mirta’s favorite food markets.

Menu

• Hongos con Provolone (Mushrooms with Provolone)
• Pan-seared portobellos marinated in chimichurri sauce and topped with melted provolone cheese.
• Asado de Tira con Chimichurri (Grilled Short Ribs with Chimichurri)
• Seared short ribs served with chimichurri, a traditional Argentinian barbecue sauce, made with Mirta’s unique blend of parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, chili flakes, and oregano.
• Tomato Salad
• Tomato, onion, and avocado tossed with dried oregano and olive oil.
• Peras al Malbec (Pears in Malbec)
• Pears poached in the famed wine of Mendoza, Malbec, and served chilled with a lightly sweetened chantilly cream.