Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español The “Sandwich de Miga” is a popular sandwich originating in Argentina. It is often enjoyed as a light meal or snack. The name “miga” refers to the thin slices of bread used in the sandwich. Here are some key features of the Argentine Sandwich de Miga: My mother-in-law is from Argentina, and …
Versión en español Living in Houston has allowed me to make friends from many countries, and recently, we have met several Venezuelans. I love their food, especially the arepas. What a delicious thing to eat: a simple arepa with butter, or if it’s lunch or dinner time, these Domino Arepas with black beans and fresh …
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 This Sandwich Fiesta is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BUSH’S Beans. The opinions and text are all mine. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15th and October 15th every year. Since my children started school, it has allowed us to talk about our roots and culture, celebrate …
Versión en español When living in Texas, it is impossible not to be seduced by Mexican and Tex-Mex food. We often end up in a Mexican restaurant when we go out to eat. Tortas, the Mexican word for sandwich, is a favorite because Chileans love sandwiches. We don’t eat tortillas, and bread is king and …
Versión en español I’d meant to make zucchini arepas with queso fresco at home for a long time. Maybe some of you may remember that our house had to undergo many repairs after the flooding. After we moved back in, we had a party to thank our friends for all their help while we were …
