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Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden

Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden

A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA

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Chilean Sopaipillas with Pumpkin

January 27, 2022 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español   One of our favorite foods: sopaipillas cannot be missed on their own, with avocado, pebre, jams.  It’s important to note – Chilean Sopaipillas are different from Mexican Sopaipillas. The Chilean version includes squash and is eaten with savory or sweet sauces. “Sopaipillas Pasadas” is a clever dessert that allows you to …

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Chilean Zucchini Casserole

April 8, 2021 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español A traditional Chilean recipe: Zucchini Casserole, which I always liked a LOT. Here, in Houston, we are in full zucchini season, and I need all the help that I can get to cook them in new creative ways. What’s your favorite way to prepare zucchinis? Remember always to taste the raw zucchini and …

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Cheesy Zucchini Boats

July 21, 2017 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español One of my favorite dishes as a child: Cheesy Zucchini Boats. I seldom make them here because for years I’ve been looking high and low for large zucchinis like the ones we used in Chile. Suitable to be hollowed and stuffed, after 8 years, now I buy 2 different kinds to recreate …

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Pumpkin Saffron Risotto

January 6, 2017 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español This pumpkin saffron risotto is inspired by a recipe I once saw on TV. It really is delicious and looks amazing. I’ve been making risotto for years now. Before moving to the US, back in the year 2003, my mother in law taught me how to make the most traditional recipe, Milanese risotto. And I’ve …

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Zucchini Frittata

June 16, 2014 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español This zucchini frittata?is delicious and very easy to do. I have already told you before I made the frittatas?on the stove over a low flame and then broil them?in the oven. I do?not flip them half-cooked because?I’m afraid to?break them. If you like a more fluffy frittata:?separate the eggs and beat the …

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Pumpkin Pancakes

November 1, 2013 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español We are in full pumpkin season here in the southern USA and I love to use pumpkin puree in soups, risottos and of course on sweet things like pies, pumpkin butter or Cheesecake. Here, they are a breakfast meal, but for me, they are more like a quick bread to eat with a cup of tea. …

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