Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español I love chips and nachos, and this dish saves me when I do not desire to cook and eat a normal dinner. I use salsa from a jar instead of guacamole or pico de gallo sauce if I have little time. As you see, you can suit your taste and available time. …
Versión en español When living in Texas, it is impossible not to be seduced by Mexican and Tex-Mex food. We often end up in a Mexican restaurant when we go out to eat. Tortas, the Mexican word for sandwich, is a favorite because Chileans love sandwiches. We don’t eat tortillas, and bread is king and …
Versión en español I have wanted to publish a recipe for margaritas here for a long time, and since Cinco de Mayo is coming, here we go. In Texas, the citrus season is superabundant and with good prices. In Chile, I used to hate grapefruit. So bitter, but pink grapefruit is delicious without bitterness and …
Versión en español This recipe can be prepared in advance and is perfect for sharing with friends and family—one of my favorites is Pork Tacos or Tacos de Puerco. Traditional Tacos de Puerco, which translates to “pork tacos” in English, is a popular and delicious Mexican street food. These tacos are typically made with seasoned …
Versión en español What better way to inaugurate the grilling season than with deliciously grilled seafood tacos? I bought tortillas that I know are perfect on the grill, a rich Pico de gallo with mango, Mexican queso fresco, and cilantro, and we were ready for grilled seafood tacos. Serve with some delicious corn on the …
Versión en español I learned the recipe for the fishballs from a friend of a friend from Mexico. It’s her version of fish a la Veracruzana. I used chipotle in adobo La Morena, and I was thrilled with the intensity of the smoke flavor and robust marinade, with flavors that I haven’t tasted in other …
