Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español Peruvian Cornstarch Alfajores are my favorite cookies, I grew up eating them. In my family, any special occasion such as a birthday, baptism, family reunion, etc required a cookie buffet and Peruvian cornstarch Alfajores were always present. This recipe is perfect, I’ve made it many times and these cookies have that sandy …
Versión en español In Chile this dessert started as something you would buy to send to school, Manjarate is the commercial name of this Dulce de Leche Mousse sold right next to the jelly and yogurt at the supermarket. My mother was not in favor of packing dessert other than fruit in my lunch box, …
Versión en español An absolute classic for children’s birthdays and very easy to make, these Chilean Cocadas or Cookie Truffles with Dulce de leche and ground cookies are delicious. I like them the most when they are drier and with a delicious tea or coffee. I leave you the more traditional version and an alternative …
Versión en español Over the past five years, Latin food had gotten popular in Houston. I remember our local gourmet supermarket used to have a fair with products from Argentina. They have Alfajores, the most common ones with the cookie made out of cornstarch and also Chocolate Alfajores Havanna. If you are an old-time reader, you …
Versión en español I have been making these Spinach Tortilla Wraps for quick lunches or meetings with friends and children for many years. Homemade tortillas and even more vegetables one like these Spinach Tortilla Wrap have a much richer flavor than purchased tortillas. I recommend doing it. They are also a great project to do …
Versión en español This Chilean Pineapple Cake brings back many memories because it is my cousin’s favorite cake, and every year he will ask for it. It was perfect because his birthday is in the middle of summer, this cake is fresh and quick to bake. Recipe originally published in September 2010. Visit our collection …
