Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español Patagonian langostino, also known as Argentine red shrimp, is a species of shrimp native to the waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the southern coasts of Argentina and Chile. Its scientific name is Pleoticus muelleri. “Langostino” is the Spanish term for prawn or shrimp, and it is often used to …
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 This recipe for brownies with dulce de leche is a keeper. It’s a special treat that’s easy to make and send to school. The contrast between the cocoa and the sweetness of the dulce de leche is excellent. I learned to make brownies in Chile thanks to the booklet that came with …
Versión en español For many years I resisted to have a waffle maker, but a couple of years ago the “old man Pascuero” (Santa Claus in Chile) gave us one, the truth it’s a quick alternative to make a meal. To this recipe of easy whole wheat waffles, you can add cooked corn and chopped chives …
Versión en español In general, we buy bagels, we live in a neighborhood with many Jews, and I have a convenient Deli that sells bagels that have nothing to envy to the baked-in NY. Bagels are a bread invented in the U.S., something rare among bread. I always buy the “baker’s dozen” (this always make …
Versión en español My grandmother often made mashed avocado for teatime toast and stuffed avocado as an entree. This Avocado Stuffed with Bean Salad recipe combines my childhood memories with these 13 years in Texas. Here, you find beans in every meal, from BBQ to tacos. And often also as appetizers. Last week, I read …
