Argentinian Cooking with Mirta: Immersion 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

• Salada de Remolacha (Beet and Egg Salad)
• A flavorful beet and onion salad topped with boiled eggs and oregano.
• Croquetas de Espinaca (Spinach Croquettes)
• A creamy mixture of cooked spinach, leeks, bell peppers, salsa blanca, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese lightly fried into crisp croquettes.
• Entraña a la Parrilla with Chimichurri (Argentinian Skirt Steak with Chimichurri)
• Skin-on skirt steak cooked over a hot grill and topped with chimichurri, a traditional Argentinian barbecue sauce, made with Mirta’s unique blend of parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, chili flakes, and oregano.
• Alfajores De Maizena (Sandwich Cookies filled with Dulce de Leche)
• Delicate butter cookies flavored with vanilla and lemon, filled with caramel-like dulce de leche, and rolled in shredded coconut.