Versión en Español Homemade condensed milk is sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt dissolved in boiling water into a syrup, mixed with powdered milk, and blended until smooth and thick, then jarred and chilled. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A creamy, sweet milk for desserts, fruit, and coffee that you can make in the amount and thickness you need. How to Make Condensed Milk? It…
Versión en Español Meñarki potatoes stuffed with vegetables are native potatoes boiled until tender but firm, peeled, cut into 5 cm pieces, and hollowed out, then filled with corn, peas, and red bell pepper dressed with lemon juice and topped with homemade mayonnaise and chives. They take 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. The recipe showcases meñarki (also spelled meñarky), a native potato from southern Chile little known outside…
Versión en Español Homemade chicken burgers are ground chicken breast mixed with garlic, onion, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs, shaped into patties, and pan seared in olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. Quick, tasty, and versatile, they can be cooked in a skillet, on a griddle, in the oven, or on the grill. How…
Versión en Español Homemade chickpea hummus is cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, Chilean paprika, and cilantro into a creamy dip, loosened with water or cooking liquid and chilled for an hour. It takes 15 minutes of preparation plus 1 hour of chilling, and serves 6. A Middle Eastern classic that has spread around the world for being cheap, simple, and versatile. How to Make Chickpea Hummus? You can…
Versión en Español No bake lemon and condensed milk tart is a crust of crushed wine cookies and melted butter pressed into a 20 cm pan, filled with egg yolks beaten with condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest, folded with stiff egg whites, and chilled for at least 4 hours. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 4½ hours of chilling, and serves 6. A favorite for its easy method and fresh, delicious result. How…
Versión en Español Homemade Worcestershire sauce is onion and garlic blended and simmered with white vinegar, soy sauce, molasses, mustard, ginger, and warm spices, then mixed with mashed anchovies and curry diluted in water, reduced for 20 minutes, blended smooth, and left to mature for 15 days. It takes 30 minutes of preparation, 30 minutes of cooking, and 15 days of maturing, and makes 12 servings. In Chile it is called salsa inglesa, the fermented…
Versión en Español A spinach and lemon smoothie is fresh spinach blended with lemon juice, a ripe banana, honey, and water until smooth, then blended again with ice and served right away. It takes 5 minutes and serves 2. A refreshing, nutritious drink to start the day with energy or to enjoy as a healthy snack. How to Make a Spinach and Lemon Smoothie? It is a quick, tasty way to add greens to your…
Versión en Español Homemade celery salt is celery seeds toasted in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes, cooled, and ground with an equal amount of sea salt and a little black pepper into a fine, even seasoning. It takes 10 minutes and makes 6 servings. A simple way to add a gourmet touch to salads, soups, meats, and vegetables. How to Make Celery Salt? Celery salt combines salt with dried, ground celery seeds,…
Versión en Español Juicy griddled chicken breast is butterflied chicken marinated for 2 hours in garlic, parsley, and lemon juice, seasoned, and seared on a hot griddle for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then served with a fresh salad of tomato, onion, olives, lettuce, and arugula dressed with olive oil. It takes 2 hours and 15 minutes of preparation, mostly marinating, and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A nutritious, low calorie meal…
Versión en Español No bake chocolate tart with flor de sal is a pressed crust of almonds, almond flour, cocoa, honey, coconut oil, and dark chocolate, filled with melted chocolate mixed with coconut cream, caramel, cocoa, vanilla, and flor de sal, chilled for at least 5 hours, and finished with a pinch of flor de sal. It takes about 6 hours including chilling and serves 6. A rich dessert with a special salty touch that…