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Strawberries With Anise

Strawberries with Anise (Fresas con Anis)

1 lb fresh strawberries
1/4 cup anise-flavored liqueur
2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Sprinkle the hulled berries with liqueur & sugar & leave for about 30 min
Serve chilled or at room temp

Maraschino Ice Cream

Maraschino Ice Cream

1 can evaporated milk, chilled
2 egg whites, beaten
1 (4 oz) jar maraschino cherries

Blend milk & cherries & their liquid in a blender, only for a moment or two; cherries should not be too well blended
Thoroughly whip egg whites
Fold in cherry mixture
Freeze to desired consistency
If you like a stronger flavor, add from 1/2 to 1 tsp almond extract

Serves 6

Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

1 lb yellow cornmeal
2 cups powdered milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsps cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsps butter
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients
Fry in hot vegetable oil, dropping mixture by Tbsp into the oil

Makes about 30