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Pisco Sour

O while in Argentina and Chile, I had the chance to sample many a Pisco Sour. Much debate has been had as to the origins of this drink. Chile declared it as a national drink, which infuriated the Peruvians. Knowing this, Rachael asked our waiter at a Peruvian restaurant in Buenos Aires "como se hace un Pisco Sour?" (how to make a pisco sour-I thought it had egg white, she did not). It indeed DID have "una clarita de huevo" (egg white). Repeating the steps back to the waiter, she said to buy a "pisco chileno" (Chilean Pisco) to which the waiter bitterly replied, "eso no existe"-"that does not exist!" Either way, it makes for a tasty treat...although I like to have mine "sin clarita." The following is a traditional recipe for this Peruvian cocktail.

Caramel Apple Puffed Pancake

This is a simple yet elegant dish to prepare for brunch.

Vegetarian Tagine

I think might be possibly the most healthy dish in the world. This Moroccan stew is high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and protein. And it tastes good. Enough said. (Well, for those who know me, rarely am I that succinct). This version is vegetarian, as I am making it for lunch @ work-and it thus must be without meat, but it is awesome with chicken or lamb added, and served over couscous.

Fabada Fava Bean And Chorizo Soup

Http://alchemistchef.blogspot.com/2009/01/fabada-fava-bean-and-chorizo-soup.html

Empanadas With Goat Cheese Black Beans And Sweet Plantains

I'm part of a lunch group at work; every day a different person brings in food. About 8 months after I started the group, a vegetarian was hired. Now I am all about free choice, but this threw a serious wrench in the works (<-is that a saying?). As a result, I was forced to come up with some veg-friendly dishes.