Blue Corn Dumplings

2 cups blue cornmeal2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup lard or shortening3/4 cup milkCombine cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Cut in lard or shortening until mixture looks like m ...

Blue Corn Tortillas

1 cup Masa Harina?1 cup harina de maiz azul (blue cornmeal)1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup minus 2 tablespoons warm waterMix all ingredients with a wooden spoon in a bowl until dough is formed, about 2 ...

Blue Cornbread

1 1/2 cups blue cornmeal2 teaspoons baking powder3 tablespoons granulated sugar3/4 cup milk1 large egg, beaten3 tablespoons bacon fat1 small can green chiles, choppedPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.C ...

Blue Cornmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup blue cornmeal1 egg, beaten1 1/4 cup buttermilkSift together flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in cornmeal. Add egg and ...

Blue Cornmeal Cakes with Chile Salsa

Salsa6 mild green chile peppers (3/4 pound)1/4 cup firmly packed cilantro leaves1 scallion, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons Mexican lime juice3/4 pound fresh tomatillos2 tablesp ...

Bolillos (Mexican Hard Rolls)

1 package active dry yeast2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F)1 teaspoon salt6 cups sifted all-purpose flourStir yeast and sugar together in a large bow ...

Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales)

2 pounds hojas (corn husks)2 pounds masa1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water, as needed2 tablespoons cinnamon1 cup dry raisins4 teaspoons an ...

Brazo de Gitano ("Gypsy's Arm" Rolled Sponge Cake)

This is a classic Spanish chocolate cake-rum roll.5 eggs, separated1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ...

Bread of the Dead (Pan de Muertos)

El Dia de Los Muertos, is an annual Mexican celebration held in honor loved ones who have been dead for more than 40 days.A solemn but joyful celebration, El Dia de Los Muertos ...

Breakfast Burritos

1/2 pound bulk chorizo1 green pepper, chopped1/2 cup onion, chopped2 large potatoes, grated or very finely diced8 beaten eggs8 (8-inch) flour tortillasMelted butterGrated cheese, if desiredBrow ...