Orange-Almond Cake (Torta de Almendra)

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1/3 cup shortening1 egg2 teaspoons grated orange peel1/4 cup sliced almonds1 ...

Cafe con Leche Custard

3 cusp milk, divided1 cup heavy cream2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder4 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup granulated sugar2 eggsWhipped cream, chocolate-covered espresso    ...

Flan (Caramel Custard)

1/2 cup granulated sugar3 eggs, slightly beaten1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk1/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon saltHeat 1/2 cup sugar in heavy saucepan over ...

Banana-Chocolate Flan

CaramelSoftened butter1 tablespoon water1/2 cup granulated sugarJuice of 1/2 lemonLightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups. Stir together water, lemon juice and sugar in a heavy p ...

Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup granulated sugar4 large eggs1/4 cup fresh lime jui ...

Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding

2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided1/3 cup long-grain white rice 1 cinnamon stick 3 large egg yolks1/2 cup dulce de leche 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup slivered almonds, toastedMix toge ...

Honey Cake

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup soft margarine1 cup honey1 egg1 cup applesauceCombine flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. ...

Fiesta Empanadas

1 1/2 pounds Puff Pastry*1 Quince Paste**1 Gruyere or Manchego cheese* See recipe under "Little Ears"** See recipe under "SOUTHWESTERN CANDY" sectionPreheat oven to 425 degree ...

Sopaipillas

Serve the sopaipillas with honey or maple syrup. They can be frozen and then warmed for serving.1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 level teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon margarine, lard or shortening1/ ...

Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

1 cup long grain rice3 cups whole milk1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup granulated sugar1 stick cinnamon1/2 cup raisins1/2 tablespoon brandy1 teaspoon vanilla extractGround cinnamonPrehe ...