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 ...

Mexican Chocolate Cake

2 cups granulated sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup water1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine1/2 cup vegetable oil4 tablespoons cocoa powder1/2 cup buttermi ...

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 ...

Orange-Canela Flan

Caramel1 tablespoon water1/2 cup granulated sugarPreheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups.Stir together the water and sugar in a heavy pot over medium- ...

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 ...

Tidbits for the Cardinal

Cake4 eggs, separated1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup cake flour1 cup sherryPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a large bowl beat egg whites until very stiff. In a small bow ...

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 ...

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 ...