Recipes from our Family
Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix 3 eggs 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling Directions Combine cake mix, eggs and pie filling; mix until well blended. Pour into a greased and floured 9×13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Frost when cool with your … Read more
Serves 6 Prep time: 30 minutes This is the most common summer salad served in Chile. it is often called Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Salad). a 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled 1 medium onion, peeled and julienned 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium lemon 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh … Read more
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 pinch fresh, flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped salt, to taste In a glass or ceramic bowl, use a whisk to mix all the ingredients and beat well to form an emulsion. Pour over salad 15 minutes … Read more
Serves 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Green bean salad is another staple in Chilean summer menus and buffet meals. It is usually served with a tomato salad. 1 pound baby green beans (whole frozen beans may be used) 1/2 large onion, peeled and julienned 1/3 cup Alino para Ensaladas (Lemon Herb Dressing, recipe follows in … Read more
Prep Time: 20 to 30 minutes (plus rising time of 1-3 hours and baking time of 25-30 minutes) Serves 6 Ingredients 1 package yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons corn oil 1 small egg white Directions ln a bowl combine 1 cup warm water, yeast. and sugar and … Read more
Serves 10Prep time: Pino 1/2 hour the night before1 1/2 – 2 hours to make the PastelApproximately 30 minutes baking time. Must start a day ahead Pastel de Choclo is an example of Chilean criolla cuisine, combining a native product like corn with European meat. The word “choclo’ is the Mapuche name for corn. This … Read more
Serves 10 (2 small pies each)Prep time: 1 hour 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons shortening (Crisco all vegetable is line) 1 1/2 cup milk salt, to taste 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup vegetable oil d Place the flour on a pastry board or a large bowl and make a hill with a … Read more
INGREDIENTS 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved vertically* and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling ½ cup chopped shallot (about 1 large shallot bulb) 1 teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 1 teaspoon maple syrup ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 to 4 cups (24 to 32 ounces) vegetable broth, … Read more
INGREDIENTS 2 sticks butter (cold) 4 cups self-rising flour (or 4 cups regular flour with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon baking powder) possible error in the conversion here 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk with 2 teaspoons of vinegar mixed in) DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Take the butter out of … Read more
Ingredients 1 large tomato. very ripe. peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic. peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped 1 small fresh aji*, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper, to taste salt. to taste 1 small lemon. juiced loaf of country style bread *Can use jalapeno (hot), … Read more