Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales)

2 pounds hojas (corn husks)2 pounds masa1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water, as needed2 tablespoons cinnamon1 cup dry raisins4 teaspoons an ...

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 ...

Lemon Luscious

2 tablespoons butter1 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons flourJuice and rind of 2 lemons2 egg yolks (save whites)1 cup milkMix all ingredients together. Beat the egg whites until stiff and add to th ...

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) ...

Papaya Sherbet

2 papayas1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon orange liqueur1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceRemove the seeds and skins from the papayas and dice them.Combine all ingredients in a ...

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 ...

Spanish Crullers (Churros)

Churros is the name of a shaggy-coated sheep, and these crullers look a bit shaggy, also.Vegetable oil1 cup water1/2 cup butter or margarine1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour3 egg ...

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 ...

Skillet Peach Cake

3 medium eggs, beaten1 cup Bisquick?2 (16 ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained2 tablespoons margarine1/8 cup vegetable oilSugar (for topping)Mix Bisquick? with beaten eggs. Melt margarine in a l ...

Spotted Pup

2 cups cooked white rice1 1/3 cups whole milk1/2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon soft butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup raisinsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare rice ...