Mexican

Mexican Cocoa Recipe

Mexican Cocoa This is the traditional accompaniment for sweet tamales 2 cups milk3 (1-inch) cinnamon sticks4 ozs bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces2 tablespoons dark brown sugarGround cinnamon (optional) Heat milk & cinnamon sticks over low heat until steaming Do not boil Place chocolate & sugar in warm, small bowl Discard cinnamon sticks Pour milk […]

California Scampi Recipe

California Scampi 1 pound butter, clarified1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 1/2 lb large shrimp, shelled & de-veined Heat 3 tablespoons of the clarified butter in a large skillet Add garlic & saut

Fig Fritters

Bunuelos de Higos (Fig Fritters) Yield: 24 24 firm ripe figs 2 eggs, separated 5/8 cup milk 1 tbsp oil 1 pinch saltGrated lemon rind 4 1/2 ozs flour 1 tbsp granulated sugarOil for frying Wash & dry the figs If they are large, halve or quarter them In a bowl beat the egg yolks […]