Ana Ortiz

Aug 18, 2024 | theguardian.com | Killian Fox |Ana Ortiz |Helen Graves |Genevieve Taylor

Ana OrtizThe secret to great barbecue is … Photograph: Harry Borden/The ObserverConstant heat is key. At home, I would light the barbecue 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. Normally I use charcoal and logs – charcoal for heat, logs for smokiness. Make sure you use plenty of charcoal. You want the coals to get super hot and then to turn grey before you start cooking your food. To maintain a constant heat, keep topping up the coals as you go.

Nov 27, 2023 | theguardian.com | Ana Ortiz

Alfajores were one of my favourite treats from my mamita goya (grandmother). They were special as she used to make them using her homemade dulce de leche with whisky, and to this day they are the best I have ever tried.

Feb 9, 2023 | latimes.com | Ana Ortiz

This fudgy chocolate cake is the ultimate love cake, as in you’re going to love it because it’s so delicious and because it’s the easiest chocolate cake ever. One glance at the recipe for this Swedish chocolate cake, called kladdkaka, and you’ll notice that you probably have all the ingredients you need to make it right now. From bowl to table it is done in about 30 minutes, and the skills you need to make it are minimal. Every time I make it I think: This is easier than making pancakes.