The Chilean Kitchen

These authentic recipes will bring classic Chilean flavors to your doorstep! The Spanish phrase qudate un poquito, or stay a while, is the essence of Chilean hospitalityone does not stop by for a quick bite in Chile. Comprised of more than seventy authentic Chilean recipes, organized seasonally for maximum freshness, and tweaked ever-so-slightly to fit neatly into the US market, this book creates an accessible, authentic, and uniquely Chilean cooking experience. It marries Pilars family recipes and Eileens astute writings, which make even those who have never visited Chile feel like they have found home. Seasonality is the backbone of the Chilean tableeach of the four seasonal sections will include a short opening essay to prepare the reader for the bounty of the season. A unique fifth section is included for La Once, or tea time, which transcends the seasons but is quintessentially and irrevocably Chilean. Mouthwatering recipes include: Caramelized onion empanadas Double crusted spinach pie Grilled steak soup Pickled chicken thighs Spicy pork ribs Tomato shrimp stew Dulce de leche thousand layer cake Chilean white sangria So many more!