Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español Pollo Arvejado is a classic Chilean comfort dish, popular year-round, consisting of a Peas and Carrots Chicken Stew. My aunt makes one incredibly delicious, one of her signature dishes. It is also a handy recipe, fast and always tasty. My grandmother sometimes added fresh tomatoes to her Pollo Arvejado during the summer …
Versión en español Chilean Chicken Soup “Cazuela de Pollo or Cazuela de Ave” is ubiquitous in Chilean houses. Each family has its favorite secrets and ingredients, so feel free to modify them. Cazuela de Pollo is a traditional Chilean chicken soup or stew that is hearty, flavorful, and beloved in Chilean cuisine. It’s a comforting …
Versión en español Charquicán is a traditional Chilean dish with indigenous roots, pre-dating the Spaniard invasion. It is a hearty stew made with various ingredients, including meat, vegetables, and potatoes. It’s believed to be one of the oldest Chilean dishes still cooked in many households. Charquicán is a very seasonal dish in Chile. If it’s …
Versión en español Chilean Alfajores are traditional sweet cookies. They are made at home for celebrations ( Fiestas Patrias) or Christmas and bought at bakeries the rest of the year unless there is a big family event like a baptism or graduation. At these parties, offering small pastries, including Alfajores, is customary. Filling for Chilean …
Versión en español Milhojas Thousand Layers or Thousand sheets Cake is the most traditional Chilean cake. This recipe is from my Great Aunt, who always bakes this cake for my birthday. So, this is yet another of my recipes that feels like home! My Aunt usually makes this cake at least a day in advance, …
Versión en español Many families in Chile have Empanadas de pino, or Chilean Beef Empanadas, for lunch every Sunday. They are the centerpiece of the Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day celebrations) and bring to mind the comfort and familiarity of home. Origins of the beef empanadas Empanadas are a popular dish across Central and South America. …
