Fresh recipes
Ensaimadas
This sweet bread recipe will have everyone begging to go for those servings recommended by the food pyramid. Superb.
Dulce jamoncillo
This Mexican sweet treat is often called “Milk Fudge” because of its consistency. As with regular fudge, it can be made with or without nuts. It’s rich and creamy and simple to make, though it does take several hours to prepare. It is often found cut into medium size squares but can also be rolled into logs and sliced into candy-size pieces.
Mexican fried pastry
Sweet dough formed into round shapes and deep fried in oil until crisp. This type of fried pastry is known as Mexican buñuelos and they are popular all over Mexico.
Healthier southern sweet potato pie
With cooler weather and Thanksgiving around the corner, ‘tis the season for making pies. It is also the season for sweet potatoes which we enjoy in many different forms; baked, mashed, and as fries or chips. A nutritional superhero, sweet potatoes are one of the best vegetables you can eat. The starchy, tuberous root vegetable is loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Cranberry sauce
Typically served with the Thanksgiving roast turkey.
Matcha ice cream
A creamy green tea indulgence.
Dango
A chewy treat on a stick made with balls of glutinous rice flour dough, boiled first and then grilled on a skewer.
Spiced chocolate cooler
A refreshing and flavorful drink that combines the rich taste of chocolate with aromatic spices. The hint of chili powder adds a subtle kick, reminiscent of traditional Aztec and Mayan chocolate beverages.