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 ...

Mexican Gold Nugget Brownie Torte

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup strong coffee3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)6 large eggs, separated2 ta ...

Cinnamon Oranges

3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPlace sliced oranges in a serving bowl. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, then spri ...

Ancho Chile Devil's Food Cake

1 1/4 cups cake flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 tablespoons pure ancho chile powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt10 tabl ...

Coffee Flan

5 large eggs2 large egg yolks1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 cup whole milk1/2 cup espresso (at room temperature)1 cup granulated sugarBeat together eggs, yolks, sweetened condensed milk, w ...

Maraschino Ice Cream

1 can evaporated milk, chilled2 egg whites, beaten1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherriesBlend milk and cherries and their liquid in a blender, only for a moment or two; cherries should not be to ...

Apple-Cheese Quesadilla

1 flour tortilla1 apple, sliced1/4 cup shredded cheese (type desired)Place a layer of apple slices on half of tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, ...

Strawberries with Anise (Fresas con Anis)

1 pound fresh strawberries1/4 cup anise-flavored liqueur2 tablespoons granulated sugarSprinkle the hulled berries with liqueur and sugar and leave for about 30 minutes. S ...

Arroz con Coco Frito y Pasas

In a skillet heat coconut cream, made from 1 coconut, with 1 tablespoon brown sugar over moderate heat until the oil separates from the grainy, golden residue. Stir the mixture occasi ...

South of the Border Angel Food Cake

1 2/3 cups sifted granulated sugar, divided3/4 cup sifted cake flour1/2 cup sifted unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder1 1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder1/4 teaspoon gro ...