Las nueces acarameladas son un favorito en México, y pueden ser hechos con nueces, pacanas, almendras o cacahuates. Las nueces son más abundantes en el invierno. Nosotros siempre los compramos en la feria de diciembre en Cholula, donde venden dulces, ornamentos y artículos decorativos de todo tipo para navidad. Ingredientes 2 tazas de nueces 1 […]
Continue ReadingAlegrías, whose name is derived from the Spanish word for “happy”, are made from the highly nutritious, ancient grain amaranth. Wrapped in colored cellophane, they make a nice addition to a gift basket or tin of cookies and candy. This recipe is adapted from Cocina con Amaranto, a collection of amaranth recipes compiled by Gladys Zavaleta Ruiz of […]
Continue ReadingThis very typical regional sweet, resembling milk fudge, is sold all over Zacatecas. It should be made several hours or a day ahead and covered with plastic wrap. Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk ½ pound of sugar 2-inch piece cinnamon stick obleas (see NOTE below) Preparation: Place the milk, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan over […]
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