Southwest Desserts
Bizcochito Cookies – Anise Seed Cookie Recipe
New Mexico’s Official State Cookie Bizcochito Cookies are a favorite southwestern Christmas treat. Depending on where you look, it may be referred to as the bizcochito, biscochito or biscocho. These … Continued
Bunuelos Recipe and History
Bunuelos are served for numerous festive occasions and celebrations – from Christmas and Thanksgiving, to birthdays and baptisms. Many people of Hispanic heritage believe Bunuelos bring good luck … Continued
Chocolate Pudding with Cinnamon and Chile Recipe
Pud de Chocolate, Canela y Chile – Chocolate Pudding with Cinnamon and Chile Recipe I am more a fan of natillas (custards) than puddings, but I have a niece who absolutely … Continued
Dark Chocolate Flan Recipe
Dark Chocolate Flan is absolutely perfect for all chocolate lovers! Since I am a chocolate lover, I want to share with you one of my favorite desserts. I know you … Continued
Dulce De Leche Recipes
Dulce de leche, pronounced DOOL-say duh LAY-chay) is a luscious sweetened milk sauce that is literally finger-linking good! The name means “milk sweet,” “milk jam,” and “sweet milk sauce.” Dulce … Continued
Margarita Pie Recipe
No-Bake Pie Recipe – Refrigerator Pie Recipe No cooking is required to prepare this easy-to-make Margarita Pie Recipe that will get you lot of compliments. The pretzel crust is … Continued
Meringue Cream Torte Recipe
Meringue Cream Torte is considered the “lightest cake of all.” In Mexico, the topping is usually whipped cream, which smooths out and hides any dips and bumps in the torte. … Continued
Mexican Bread Pudding Recipe – Capirotada
Mexican Bread Pudding is probably like nothing you have ever had before. This dessert is one of the most traditional Lenten dishes in Mexico. It has an interesting combination of … Continued
Mexican Pumpkin Empanada Recipe
Try this Pumpkin Empanada recipe this fall. They are little pastry hand pies filled with a sweet pumpkin filling. An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry filled … Continued
Nun’s Sighs Recipe
Suspiros de Monja Nun’s Sighs (Suspiros de Monja) are a typical Spanish pastry that is golden and crispy on the outside and rich and creamy on the inside. A thick … Continued
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie Recipe
Buttermilk pie is a favorite Thanksgiving dessert staple in Texas. This is a delicious, old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie using basic ingredients from the pantry. Most families consider this pie their favorite … Continued
Spanish Chocolate Caliente – Hot Chocolate Sauce Recipe
This Spanish Chocolate Caliente is a popular hot chocolate sauce that people enjoy all year long. It is so rich and intense! Once you try this decadent Spanish version … Continued
Spanish Churros Recipe
If you have never tried a fresh and crispy Spanish Churro that has been dipped in thick hot cocoa, then you certainly have not experienced one the great foods of … Continued
Spanish Orange Flan Recipe
Orange Creme Caramel – Flan de Naranja – Flan de Leche Spanish Orange Flan or creme caramel has become popular across the entire Spanish speaking world. In fact, it is … Continued
Torta Borracha Recipe
Drunken Torte – Mexican Rum Cake Torta Borracha or Drunken Torte – there is something about the name of this cake that makes it sound very interesting! But as the name … Continued