Adobe Bread

2 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup lard or shortening2 teaspoons salt2 packages active dry yeast2 cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)3 to 4 cups all-purpose flou ...

Adobo (Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade)

Source: Food Day, July 9, '91 From: Valerie Whittle3 oranges1 lime2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles or to taste3 cloves garlic (1 tablespoon)2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ...

Adobo

4 large ancho chiles1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds1/8 teaspoon Mexican oregano1/8 teaspoon thyme1 tablespoon salt2 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 cup mild white vinegarToast the chiles lightly, turning them from time t ...

Agua Fresca de Sandia (Fresh Watermelon Drink)

8 cups loosely-packed seeded watermelon chunks1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves12 ounces sparkling waterSugarIce cubesMint sprigs (for garnish)In a blender, pur?e the ...

Agua Fresca de Tamarindo (Fresh Tamarind Drink)

This is the perfect drink on a really hot summer day in the Southwest. Agua fresca is thirst-quenching, has more nutritive value than tea or water, and, with no caf ...

Albondigas con Chipotle (Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce)

6 fresh, ripe tomatoes, halved1 pound ground beef4 tablespoons bread crumbs2 cloves garlic, chopped2 whole cloves garlic3 eggs2 1/4 teaspoons ground cuminSea ...

Almendrado

Almendrado, an almond meringue pudding, is a light Mexican dessert resembling the Mexican flag.1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/4 cup cold water5 egg whites1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup granulated sugar1 tea ...

Almond Flan (Flan Almendrada)

1/2 cup granulated sugar1 2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk1 cup milk3 eggs3 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup coarsely ground almondsSprinkle sugar evenly in 9-inch cake pan; ...

Almond Sauce

2/3 cup slivered almonds2 tablespoons lard2 cups seasoned chicken broth3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons all-purpose flourSaltPepper1/2 teaspoon ground cuminLightly saut? the almonds in lard. ...

Almond Sponge Cake (Torta de Cielo)

This is called literally "cake of heaven."1/2 pound almondsHot water to cover almonds5 eggs, separated2 pinches of salt1/2 pound granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon baking p ...