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 ...

Orange-Date Cake

1 cup butter1 cup granulated sugarPinch of saltGrated rind of 2 oranges1 cup sour milk2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 eggs, beaten1 cup dates, chopped1 cup nuts, chopped1 teaspoon baking soda1 teas ...

Bunuelos de Higos (Fig Fritters)

Yield: 2424 firm ripe figs 2 eggs, separated 5/8 cup milk 1 tablespoon oil 1 pinch saltGrated lemon rind 4 1/2 ounces flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugarOil for fryingWash and dry ...

Peach Enchiladas

Small amount of water1/8 cup cornstarch 2 cups peaches, peeled and sliced 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup waterFlour tortillasIce creamFilling: Mix wa ...

Papaya Upside-Down Cake

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup pecan pieces1 large papaya, peeled, halve ...

Chimichangas Dulces de Tubac

Tortillas4 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup pork lardWaterFlour (for baking sheet)Butter (for greasing hands)Lard (for deep drying) ...

Almonds in Honey

1 3/4 cups whole almonds1 cup honeyToast almonds in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden.Cool on a wire rack. Place almonds in a clean 1-pint jar. Add honey sl ...

Little Ears (Orejitas)

Puff Pastry4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups (4 sticks) butter, ice cold1 teaspoon Mexican lime juice1 cup ice waterIn an electric mixer bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut the cold b ...

Chuck Wagon Coffee Cake

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup butter or lard2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup sour mil ...