California Scampi

1 pound butter, clarified1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and de-veinedHeat 3 tablespoons of the clarified butter in a large skillet. ...

Canela Brine

This is a great marinade for pork, quail, lamb and chicken.4 cup water1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt3 tablespoons canela2 1/2 teaspoons sodium nitrate2 1/2 teaspoons dextroseBring water to a boil in a ...

Cantaloupe Horchata

You can also make this with other fruits, either singly or in combination.1 (2 to 3 pound) ripe cantaloupe1/4 cup Mexican lime juice2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 ...

Cantaloupe Salsa

1 (2 pound) ripe cantaloupe1/2 sweet red bell pepper, seeded2 serrano chiles, finely minced2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegarJuice of 1 Mexican limeSugar, t ...

Caper Sauce

6 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped white onion1 cup chopped peeled tomatoes1 teaspoon mashed garlic1 teaspoon dried tarragon leavesSaltPepper1/2 cup water1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon ...

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

This is normally served during Lent and Easter.2 cups water1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter or margarine6 slices white bread, toaste ...

Caramel Apple Empanadas

1 (36-count) package frozen roll dough, defrosted     according to package directions 10 caramel candies, each cut into 4 pieces1/3 cup all-purpose flour3 cups peeled, chopp ...

Caramel Tortilla Pie

8 flour tortillas for burritos 2 cups pecan pieces 1/3 cup butter 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamonHea ...

Carne Adovada

Use this for a burrito filling, for stuffing sopaipillas, an enchilada filling, or spread it on Indian Fry Bread.7 to 8 whole dried chile pods,    seeded and de-veined2 cloves garlic1 ...

Carne Asada (Broiled Meat)

2 pounds whole tenderloin, with all fat removed*4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns1/2 teaspoon cumin1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lime juiceSalt, to t ...