Chimichurri

This sauce is a very popular one for Beef although I also love it on grilled chicken. But probably the best combination is Patagonian Lamb with chimichurri. Whenever people get together to enjoy an “asado” (barbacue) having the chimichurri sauce is a must. The picture shows a “Corderito Patagonico” cooked for 3 hours by placing it at about 4 feet from a rather big bonfire. The lamb was brushed with chimichurri at least every 10 minutes. This one was made in San Carlos de Bariloche in the northwest of the Argentinean Patagonia. Although originally found only in the rural areas, now you can get Patagonian Lamb in many restaurants in Buenos Aires. Every household has it’s own chimichurri recipe but this is the best I ever had and probably one of the most simple ones.

1 Cup of Olive oil
½ Cup of Oregano
2 Tablespoons of chopped Garlic
2 Tablespoons of chopped Onions
¼ Cup of Vinegar (very important)

Combine all ingredients in a jar ( a glass one is better)
Set for a week in the refrigerator, and it will be ready.

Raspberries Cheese cake and red wine syrup recipe

Wine Syrup

1 bottle of Beaujolais red wine
1 cup sugar
1 Cinnamon Stick

In a sauce pan add the 3 ingredients and  simmer until the wine gets reduced to half, set aside.

Crust

A quick preparation of the crust: Assemble 4 ounces of crumble graham crackers, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix all together and cover a half sheet pan, cook the crust for 15 minutes at 350 F. Cool Down

Cheese Cake

4 packages cream cheese
2 cups sour cream
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup of fresh raspberries

Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, in a large bowl until well blended. Add eggs and mix well.  Pour the mix on top of crust, add the raspberries.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Cut the cheese cake in little rectangles and serve topping with the wine sauce.

Tip: you can add an orange peel candy on top… see orange peel candy recipe

Enjoy!