These are Great Grandma’s Pecan Balls: Ingredients: Cookie 1 C. plus 2 tsp. flour 1/2 C. plus 2 tsp. butter 1/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. ground pecans 1/2 C. chopped pecans Topping 1/2 C. powdered sugar Preparation: Mix first four ingredients together, form this mixture into small […]
Continue ReadingChilaquiles is a good way to use up left over tortillas. Like all great, simple recipes, this one probably came about when something quick and filling was needed but only the most basic ingredients were available. This dish makes a wonderful breakfast or first course before a light entreé. Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas (preferably bought […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1/2 kilo peruvian beans (pinto beans make a decent substitute) 2 qts. water 1 C. oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 chipotle pepper, chopped finely ro ground with a little water (optional) Salt to taste Preparation: Bring the 2 qts. of water to a boil in a pressure cooker, stock pot or bean pot. […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 2 C. sugar 1 can of evaported milk 4 cans sweetened condensed milk 18 egg yolks 50 ml. vanilla extract Preparation: Pre-heat the oven to 175° C Place the sugar in a small saucepan with 3 tablespoons of water, cook over a low flame until the sugar melts. Once it becomes caramel colored, […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 1/2 C.butter (4 sticks) 8 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 4 eggs 2 C. sugar 2 tsps. vanilla 2 C. flour 2 tsps. baking powder 1 pinch baking soda 1 pinch salt 1 C. chopped pecans milk Powdered sugar Preparation: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the cocoa one tablespoon at […]
Continue ReadingJamaica flowers give this dish a delightful tangy flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment for any palin meat dish. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. unflavored, powdered gelatin 1/4 C. jamaica flowers 1 C. red wine 1 1/2 C. sugar 1 qt. water 3 drops red food coloring Preparation: Soften the gelatin in 1 cup […]
Continue ReadingGalletas de la Bisabuela, Chambergos: Ingredientes: Galletas 500 grs. de harina 125 grs. de azúcar 4 yemas 3 barritas de mantequilla (250 grs.) Cobertura 3 claras 1 cucharada de harina 4 cucharadas de azúcar 1 cucharada de agua 1/2 limón (el jugo) 2 cucharadas de azúcar pintada del color que se quiera Procedimiento: […]
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Paleterías – ice pop shops – have some of the most attractively displayed items in México: frozen pops, made from crushed fresh fruit. Lined up according to flavor, they present a spectrum of colors, from the creamy white of the guanabana to the bright pink of the watermelon. Use any tropical fruit available, and don’t worry about removing […]
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A drink and dessert in one, this is perfect for informal summer entertaining. It is attractive scooped into margarita glasses and garnished with sprigs of mint or paper thin slices of lime. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 4 cups fresh strawberries 1/3 cup tequila 3 tablespoons orange liqueur Combine water and sugar in […]
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Ingredients 2 cups of whipping cream 1 cup milk (do not use low fat) 1 pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoons natural vanilla 1 cup of sugar 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 7 teaspoons sugar Position rack in center of a preheated 350 P. oven. Combine cream, milk,salt and vanilla. Bring to a simmer […]
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