Nino Envuelto (Bundled-Up Baby)

This is what could be called a Mexican jellyroll.1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled5 eggs, divided1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup flour, siftedPeach jamConfectioners' sugarPreheat o ...

Corn and Honey Pastel Ice

3 cups fresh corn kernels1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup water1/3 cup honeyPlace the corn and oil in a saucepan and cook over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the co ...

Lemon Luscious

2 tablespoons butter1 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons flourJuice and rind of 2 lemons2 egg yolks (save whites)1 cup milkMix all ingredients together. Beat the egg whites until stiff and add to th ...

Mango-Honey Ice Cream

2 eggs3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 (15 ounce) cans sliced mangos, dr ...

Cinnamon Custard (Jericalla)

1/2 cup granulated sugar6-inch cinnamon stick2 cups milk3 large eggsIn a saucepan combine sugar and cinnamon with milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cool slightly and cover. Ref ...

Rum-Raisin Natilla

3 tablespoons cornstarch2 cups milk3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup dark rum1 tablespoon vanilla extract6 large egg yolks1 cup raisinsIn a medium-size bowl, thoroughly whisk cornstarch into 1/2 ...

Flan de Pina

1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1 cup granulated sugar4 eggsIn the top of a double boiler melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it is a rich caramel color ...

Quesadillas Dulce (Sweet Quesadillas)

1 to 2 thin taco-size flour tortillas for each person1/3  cup fruit spread for each tortilla (at room temperature)Light sprinkling of saltLight sprinkling of cinnamonFre ...

Classic Pound Cake

2 cups granulated sugar2 cups unsalted butter10 eggs4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cream sugar a ...

Fruit Burritos

Vegetable oil (for frying)1 can fruit pie filling10 to 12 flour tortillas1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cinnamonHeat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer. Put 1 tablespoon pie filli ...