Recipes from our Family
…from the kitchen of Phil Greer, Esq. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 beat-up egg 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon milk 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 square … Read more
Ingredients 7 pounds of large cucumbers 2 cups lime 2 gallons water Solution 2 quarts vinegar 4 1/2 lbs sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon mixed pickling spice 1 1/2 tablespoon salt Directions Slice or cut in chunks large cucumbers, remove seeds and peel. Dissolve lime well … Read more
Layer 4 chicken breasts. Add 1 can tomatoe soup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer until tender. Note: found as a handwritten recipe in a cookbook from Mom (Cheryl).
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