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 Canapés are a must at the end-of-year celebrations in Chile, especially for New Year. My family always had canapés and sweet treats to toast the New Year. One of our favorites is made with this Pasta de Palmitos -Hearts of Palm Egg Salad. This spread with hearts of palm and eggs is …
Versión en español One of the things I miss most about Chile is the birthday parties. Rarely here in the U.S. have we been invited to a birthday party in a house. This Salami Cheese Spread is very commonly offered on canapes at parties. I fondly remember the birthday parties of friends, baptisms, and first …
Versión en español In Chile, American salsa is a pickled mix of cucumbers, carrots, and onions. No clue why it is called American, but it’s pretty popular and required in many traditional Chilean sandwiches. Last Friday, we had a party with Chilean ex-pat friends, and the menu was simple: hamburgers and hotdogs. I decided to …
Versión en español Try this delicious Mackerel Dip. When mentioning this traditional Chilean fish, it’s impossible not to recall the famous marketing strategy during the ’80s when the company advertised it as “salmon mackerel” to make it sound elegant. In Chile, the mackerel had a reputation as a fish for the poor, but not anymore. Now …
Versión en español Mayonnaise is a popular condiment in Chile, widely embraced and enjoyed with various dishes, adding a unique twist to traditional sandwiches and dips. In part, mayonnaise is quite popular because many people still make it at home and enjoy the superior quality afforded by the fresh eggs and oils used on it. …
