Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español My favorite dishes as a child were Zapallitos rellenos or 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, I now buy two different kinds: round and thinner …
Versión en español This zucchini frittata is delicious and very easy to do. I had already told you before I made the frittatas. on the stove over a low flame, 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 …
Versión en español One of our favorite foods: sopaipillas, cannot be missed alone, with avocado, pebre, and jams. Chilean sopaipillas are a traditional fried dough snack. They are popular street food, and can Chilean eat them at festivals, markets, and restaurants throughout the country. Sopaipillas start with a simple dough mix of flour, squash, baking …
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 I can get to cook them in new creative ways. What’s your favorite way to prepare zucchini? Always taste the raw zucchini and discard if they …
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 …
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. …
