Pineapple-Yam Turnovers (Empa?adas de Camote con Pi?a)

Filling1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained1 tablespoon Mexican lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1/2 cup light brown su ...

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 ...

Pomegranate Flan

1 1/3 cups water2/3 cup granulated sugar3 extra large eggs3 extra large egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar2 cups half-and-half1 1/4 cups unsweetened pomegranate juiceHeat water and the 2/3 cup sug ...

Frontier Bread Pudding

1/2 cup granulated sugar3 to 4 cups milk3 cups stale bread, cubed3 eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. ...

Rum-Honey Fritters

2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderSalt2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons butter, meltedAbout 1 cup milkVegetable oilSift flour, baking powder and salt into ...

Sweet Beans (Dulce de Frijoles)

2/3 cup pinto beans2 cups milk2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 egg yolks, beaten1/4 cup pecans, choppedCover the beans with water and cook until v ...

Rummy Plantains

3 plantains, cut into 3-inch pieces3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup brown sugar or honey1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup Puerto Rican rumSaut? the plantains in butter until they are golden. Add remaining ingre ...

Sherry-Cake Dessert

3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup water4 whole cloves1/2 cup sherry6 to 8 sliced pound, sponge or plain cake slicesPeach segmentsBoil sugar, water and cloves together for 5 minutes. Cool, then a ...

Mangoes with Cream

1 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar1 (1/2-inch) cinnamon stick3 mangos, peeled, thickly sliced lengthwise1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup whipping cream1/4 cup rumPut water, half the sugar and ...

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 ...