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Bizcochitos

 

Bizcochitos

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Southwest
Servings 10 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 egg yolks or two whole eggs
  • 2 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp anise seed
  • 6 cups sifted flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 7 tbsp brandy

Instructions
 

  • Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  • Add anise seed and eggs, beating for a few seconds.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to first mixture.
  • Add water, vanilla, and brandy. Mix well.
  • Roll out and cut with cookie cutter. Sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

 

Chimayo Red Chile Salsa

 

Chimayo Red Chile Salsa

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
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Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Southwest
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz dried Chimayo New Mexico red chiles (about 25)
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano toasted and ground

Instructions
 

  • Toast the chiles and rehydrate them in 2 quarts of warm water.
  • Drain the chiles, reserving 2 cups of the water, and transfer to a blender. If it is not bitter, add the reserved chile water; otherwise, add 2 cups of plain water.
  • Add the garlic and salt to the blender and puree. Stir in the oregano.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips, enchiladas, grilled or roasted meats, chicken, and grilled shrimp.

 

Green Chile Salsa

 

Green Chile Salsa

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
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Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Southwest
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tomatoes chopped fine
  • 2 bunches green onions chopped fine
  • 3/4 cup green chiles chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and refrigerate several hours for flavors to blend well.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips or on top of tacos.

 

Green Chile Stew

 

Green Chile Stew

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
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Course Soup
Cuisine American, Southwest
Servings 2 quarts

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean pork, round steak, or mixture of both cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • oil frying
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1 lb green chiles chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes cubed
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • In large saucepan, brown meat in oil 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is well browned.
  • Add chopped onion; brown 5 more minutes.
  • Add water and potatoes; fast simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are done.
  • Add green chiles, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Notes

Great for dinner - best part of it is the green chiles!

 

Mexican Posole

 

Mexican Posole

Kay Ulibarri – Christ the Rock, Farmington, N.M.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package dried or frozen posole (hominy)
  • water to cover
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 whole garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 lbs lean pork cubes
  • red chile powdered or frozen to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cover posole with water; bring to boil.
  • Pour water off; continue process until water is clear.
  • Cook posole in water until corn pops, about 2 hours for dried and 30-45 minutes for frozen.
  • Add remaining ingredients; simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add water to prevent scorching.

Notes

Posole is the traditional Christmas Eve meal, eaten after viewing or participating in the neighborhood "Posadas" - a reenactment of Mary and Joseph going from door to door, looking for a place to stay.

 

Mexican Tostadas

 

Mexican Tostadas

Rachel Hartman - Missionary Wife in Latin America
This is a common dish served at Mexican gatherings. The tostadas and toppings are usually set out in buffet style. This gives everyone a chance to create a tostada that is filled with their favorite ingredients. In this way, it appeals to many people and is a fun group meal! We often prepare them for guests and our kids all have their favorite version of a tostada that fits their taste preferences!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Mexican Tostadas
  • 4 cups refried beans
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups chopped tomato
  • 2 cups Mexican cream
  • 2 cups crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 cup chopped onion and cilantro
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 4 limes quartered
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients
  • Line up tostadas and toppings in a serving line or on a buffet.
  • Place tostada on a plate. Top with desired ingredients.
  • Enjoy!

 

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao De Queijo)

 

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao De Queijo)

Linda Marquardt - Former Missionary Wife in Brazil
Pao de queijo go well with a meal or just a cup of coffee or tea. They don't keep well so it's better to eat them the day you make them. If you roll the balls a little larger, you can add some cheese and/or meat to them after they are baked to make little sandwiches.
Print Recipe
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Add milk, salt and butter to a large pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Add the cheese and eggs. Stir until mixed well.
  • Stir in tapioca flour and stir until dough is stiff enough to roll into balls.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Form the mixture into balls a little bigger than the size of a walnut. Place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown.
  • Best eaten soon after baking.

 

Haitian Sweet Potato Pudding (Pen Patat)

 

Haitian Sweet Potato Pudding (Pen Patat)

Mary Schultz - Missionary Wife
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Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine Carribean, Haitian
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs white or orange sweet potatoes peeled
  • 1 large ripe banana peeled and cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 cloves crushed
  • 1 medium lemon grated rind only
  • 1.5 cups coconut milk
  • 3 tsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Grate sweet potatoes into mixing bowl
  • Mash banana into grated potatoes
  • Add all remaining ingredients to mix one at a time, blending thoroughly
  • Spread evenly in a 9x13" baking pan
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp brown sugar over top of pudding
  • Bake 90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown
  • Serve warm or cold
  • Refrigerate leftovers
  • Can be topped with whipped cream or rum syrup
Keyword dessert, pudding, sweet potatoes

 

Carlota de Limón – Latin America

 

Carlota de Limón

Cindy Johnston
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 large package of Maria cookies graham crackers can work if you cannot find Maria cookies.
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice juice from about 5 limes
  • 1 small package of plain gelatin

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients except the cookies. 
  • Pour part of blender mix in bottom of baking dish (any size, any shape) 
  • Place Maria cookies on top of blender mix 
  • Alternate layers of blender mix and Maria cookies until one runs out or pan is full. 
  • Top layer should be the blender mixture 
  • Garnish with fruit or lime rinds 

Video

Keyword dessert, lemon, mexican