Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español Our family’s most important meal of the year-end holidays is Christmas Eve dinner. We usually ate turkey, stuffing, potatoes, duchesses, applesauce, etc. This year I want to introduce a healthier option to the many cookies set on the table pre-dinner time. I came up with these devil eggs using one of our …
Versión en español Living in Houston has allowed me to make friends from many countries, and recently we have met several Venezuelans. I love their food, especially the arepas. What a delicious thing to eat, a simple arepa with butter, or if it’s lunch or dinner time, these Domino Arepas with black beans and fresh …
Versión en español When my youngest kid has a playdate at home, we cook! These nine years-old love it. We made fruit smoothies, cookies, and bread (the favorite one), and on this last visit, we made Brazilian Brigadeiros truffles. They turned out excellent; when the kids arrived, they helped me to stir the mixture before …
Versión en español I’m a fan of cocktails; I prefer them to a beer or a glass of wine to accompany my dinner. I love how a well-made cocktail can be complex and tell a story. And fortunately, one of my best friends is an expert at making them. So to honor my Hispanic heritage, …
Versión en español This Sandwich Fiesta is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. Every year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15th and October 15th. Since my children started school, it has allowed us to talk about our roots and culture, celebrate …
Versión en español My family loves going to Rodizios or Brazilian barbecue restaurants. The meats are delicious, the salads are unique, and they inspired me to recreate a homemade version of Brazilian BBQ Rodizio. At the Meat counter, explain to the butcher what are you planning: The thickness, marbling, and fat are crucial to make …
