Bizcochito Cookies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Empanadas

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

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

Buttermilk Pie

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

Close up image of churro being dipped into Spanish Chocolate Caliente Sauce

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

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

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

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