Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

Coffee And Cream Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 ice cubes, or as desired
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces coffee-flavored liqueur
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces irish cream liqueur

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a small glass with ice cubes; pour in coffee-flavored liqueur and irish cream liqueur. stir well.

Extra Caffeinated Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 cups strong black coffee
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• bring coffee to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat and reduce to 2/3 cup of a thick coffee concentrate, stirring constantly to avoid burning, about 30 minutes. set aside and let cool to room temperature.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
• stir sugar and melted butter together in a bowl until smooth; beat in eggs, followed by vanilla extract. stir the coffee concentrate and cocoa powder into the wet ingredients until no lumps remain. whisk flour, salt, and baking powder together until thoroughly combined in a separate bowl; stir flour mixture into wet ingredients to make a smooth batter. spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. let cool and cut into bars.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Tiramisu Martini

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vanilla flavored vodka
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger creme de cacao
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger coffee flavored liqueur

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour the vodka, creme de cacao, and coffee liqueur into a cocktail shaker over ice. cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.

Maple Walnut Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon maple extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• glaze:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/8 teaspoon maple flavored extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• set oven rack to lower center of oven. preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). toast walnuts on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. cool.
• whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. toss butter pieces in the flour mixture to coat. use a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. stir in toasted walnuts. beat egg in a large bowl. mix in the half-and-half, 1 teaspoon maple extract, and vanilla extract. stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until blended, switching from a spoon to your hands as the mixture comes together. place dough in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
• roll chilled dough into a ball on a lightly floured surface. flatten dough into a 3/4 inch circle. cut into 8 wedges.
• bake scones on a parchment lined baking sheet just until firm and the bottoms are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. cool for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
• stir together the confectioners' sugar, hot water, and 1/8 teaspoon maple extract. drizzle on scones to glaze.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Chocolate Chai Coffee Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mix sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, pepper, cloves, and cardamom together in an airtight container; seal and shake.

Coffeebar Chai

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 4 black tea bags
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. add tea, honey and vanilla. season with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg. simmer for 5 minutes. pour in milk, and bring to a boil. remove from heat, and strain through a fine sieve.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

Coffeebar Chai

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 4 black tea bags
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. add tea, honey and vanilla. season with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg. simmer for 5 minutes. pour in milk, and bring to a boil. remove from heat, and strain through a fine sieve.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Rhubarb Wontons

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 5 stalks rhubarb, chopped
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 40 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place the chopped rhubarb into the container of a blender or food processor. blend until liquefied. pour into a large bowl and stir in the flour and sugar until smooth.
• lay a few of the wonton wrappers out at a time on a clean surface. keep a small bowl of water nearby for dipping your fingertips. place a generous spoonful of the rhubarb mixture into the centers of the wrappers. dip your finger in the water and brush onto the edges to moisten. fold the wrapper into a triangle to seal, then moisten the inside of the two corners and press them against the top corner to seal. repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
• heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). fry as many wontons as you can at one time without crowding. turn as needed until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. use a slotted spoon to remove to a paper towel-lined plate. serve warm.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 fluid ounces tequila
• 2 fluid ounces triple sec
• 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
• 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a blender with ice and crush. pour in the tequila and triple sec. add the strawberries and limeade. blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Cancun Martini

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila (such as jose cuervo®)
• 1/2 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur (such as trader vic's®)
• 1 maraschino cherry

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour tequila and coffee-flavored liqueur into a shaker filled with ice; cover and shake until chilled. strain drink into a martini glass. garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 fluid ounces tequila
• 2 fluid ounces triple sec
• 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
• 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a blender with ice and crush. pour in the tequila and triple sec. add the strawberries and limeade. blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.

Cappuccino Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1 cup instant chocolate drink mix
• 3/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

• in a medium sized glass jar, combine the non-dairy creamer, chocolate drink mix, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
• to prepare, place 2 tablespoons mix in a mug, pour in 3/4 cup boiling water, and stir until dissolved. serve hot.

Cappuccino Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1 cup instant chocolate drink mix
• 3/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

• in a medium sized glass jar, combine the non-dairy creamer, chocolate drink mix, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
• to prepare, place 2 tablespoons mix in a mug, pour in 3/4 cup boiling water, and stir until dissolved. serve hot.

Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

Vanilla Wafer Cookies That Are Better Than Storebought

Ingredients

• Servings: 28
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla extract. combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix the dry ingredients thoroughly into butter mixture. drop cookies about 2 inches apart, 1 teaspoon at a time, onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. cool cookies on wire racks.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Coconut Maple Coffee

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup brewed coffee

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• stir maple syrup and coconut milk together in a large mug. add coffee and stir.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Savory Lassi

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves
• 2/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine the yogurt, water, milk, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend until smooth. serve plain or over ice.

Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

Savory Lassi

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves
• 2/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine the yogurt, water, milk, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend until smooth. serve plain or over ice.

Masala Spicy Tea

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups water
• 2 tea bags
• 1 whole black peppercorn
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• bring the water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the tea bags, peppercorn, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves. let boil for 1 minute.
• pour in the condensed milk, and bring back to a boil. remove from the heat, strain into cups, and serve.

Masala Spicy Tea

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups water
• 2 tea bags
• 1 whole black peppercorn
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• bring the water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the tea bags, peppercorn, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, and cloves. let boil for 1 minute.
• pour in the condensed milk, and bring back to a boil. remove from the heat, strain into cups, and serve.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Hot Mocha Drink Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dry milk powder
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, combine sugar, milk powder, creamer, cocoa and instant coffee. mix together until well blended. store in a sealed container.
• to serve, heat a cup of water per serving (or milk, for a creamier taste.) stir in 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons of cocoa mixture.

Turron Jijona (spanish-style Nougat Candy)

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup orange blossom honey
• 1 cup finely ground almonds
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
• 1 egg whites, beaten stiff

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• pour the honey into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat to 140 degrees f (60 degrees c). stir the almonds into the warm honey and remove from heat. mix the egg yolks, cinnamon, and lemon zest into the almonds. fold the egg whites into the mixture.
• line a dish with parchment paper. pour the mixture onto the parchment paper and smooth to a 1/2-inch layer. place a sheet of parchment paper atop the mixture and then place a cutting board over the paper; place a few items on top of the cutting board to give it some weight.
• allow the turron to dry for 3 days. cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 fluid ounces tequila
• 2 fluid ounces triple sec
• 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
• 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a blender with ice and crush. pour in the tequila and triple sec. add the strawberries and limeade. blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.

Raspberry Almond Coffeecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray an 8 inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
• combine raspberries and brown sugar in a bowl. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. combine sour cream, butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and egg, and add to flour mixture. stir just until moist. spoon 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. spread raspberry mixture evenly over the batter. spoon remaining batter over raspberry mixture. top with almonds.
• bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. stir well. drizzle glaze over cake. serve warm or at room temperature.

Hot Mocha Drink Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dry milk powder
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, combine sugar, milk powder, creamer, cocoa and instant coffee. mix together until well blended. store in a sealed container.
• to serve, heat a cup of water per serving (or milk, for a creamier taste.) stir in 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons of cocoa mixture.

Single Cup Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger dark jamaican rum
• 2 tablespoons creme brulee flavored ice cream
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup simmering water
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine butter, brown sugar, and confectioners' sugar in a large coffee mug; stir the mixture together with a fork until well combined. pour in the rum, add the ice cream and cinnamon, and fill the remainder of the mug with simmering water. mix the drink with the fork until the ice cream and butter have melted together to make a creamy topping. sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg, and serve.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Raspberry Almond Coffeecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray an 8 inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
• combine raspberries and brown sugar in a bowl. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. combine sour cream, butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and egg, and add to flour mixture. stir just until moist. spoon 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. spread raspberry mixture evenly over the batter. spoon remaining batter over raspberry mixture. top with almonds.
• bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. stir well. drizzle glaze over cake. serve warm or at room temperature.

Limoncello Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 70
• 2 pounds lemons, zested
• 35 fluid ounces vodka
• 2 pounds sugar
• 35 fluid ounces water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• combine the lemon zest and vodka in a 2-gallon jar. cover, and let stand 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
• remove and discard the lemon zest. stir in the sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved. pour into bottles or other containers, and store in the freezer.

Turron Jijona (spanish-style Nougat Candy)

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup orange blossom honey
• 1 cup finely ground almonds
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
• 1 egg whites, beaten stiff

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• pour the honey into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat to 140 degrees f (60 degrees c). stir the almonds into the warm honey and remove from heat. mix the egg yolks, cinnamon, and lemon zest into the almonds. fold the egg whites into the mixture.
• line a dish with parchment paper. pour the mixture onto the parchment paper and smooth to a 1/2-inch layer. place a sheet of parchment paper atop the mixture and then place a cutting board over the paper; place a few items on top of the cutting board to give it some weight.
• allow the turron to dry for 3 days. cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Limoncello Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 70
• 2 pounds lemons, zested
• 35 fluid ounces vodka
• 2 pounds sugar
• 35 fluid ounces water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• combine the lemon zest and vodka in a 2-gallon jar. cover, and let stand 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
• remove and discard the lemon zest. stir in the sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved. pour into bottles or other containers, and store in the freezer.

Single Cup Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger dark jamaican rum
• 2 tablespoons creme brulee flavored ice cream
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup simmering water
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine butter, brown sugar, and confectioners' sugar in a large coffee mug; stir the mixture together with a fork until well combined. pour in the rum, add the ice cream and cinnamon, and fill the remainder of the mug with simmering water. mix the drink with the fork until the ice cream and butter have melted together to make a creamy topping. sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg, and serve.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Raspberry Almond Coffeecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray an 8 inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
• combine raspberries and brown sugar in a bowl. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. combine sour cream, butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and egg, and add to flour mixture. stir just until moist. spoon 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. spread raspberry mixture evenly over the batter. spoon remaining batter over raspberry mixture. top with almonds.
• bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. stir well. drizzle glaze over cake. serve warm or at room temperature.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Hot Mocha Drink Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dry milk powder
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a large bowl, combine sugar, milk powder, creamer, cocoa and instant coffee. mix together until well blended. store in a sealed container.
• to serve, heat a cup of water per serving (or milk, for a creamier taste.) stir in 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons of cocoa mixture.

Turron Jijona (spanish-style Nougat Candy)

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup orange blossom honey
• 1 cup finely ground almonds
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
• 1 egg whites, beaten stiff

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• pour the honey into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat to 140 degrees f (60 degrees c). stir the almonds into the warm honey and remove from heat. mix the egg yolks, cinnamon, and lemon zest into the almonds. fold the egg whites into the mixture.
• line a dish with parchment paper. pour the mixture onto the parchment paper and smooth to a 1/2-inch layer. place a sheet of parchment paper atop the mixture and then place a cutting board over the paper; place a few items on top of the cutting board to give it some weight.
• allow the turron to dry for 3 days. cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

Christmas Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
• 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
• preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 fluid ounces tequila
• 2 fluid ounces triple sec
• 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
• 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• fill a blender with ice and crush. pour in the tequila and triple sec. add the strawberries and limeade. blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.

Tropical Island Baked Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans (such as bush's original®)
• 1 (1 pound) package smoked sausage, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• drain pineapple reserving 1/3 cup juice.
• combine ketchup, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, and ground mustard in a large casserole dish. stir baked beans, sausage, and crushed pineapple into the ketchup mixture.
• bake in preheated oven until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes.

Honey Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1 cup hot water

Recipe

• mix coffee in hot water, and then cool.
• in a large bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until creamy. add the oil and then the honey, beating after each addition. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• sift and then measure 3 cups of flour. combine with salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. add these dry ingredients alternately with the coffee to the honey mixture, stirring only until blended. do not overmix.
• whip egg whites until stiff. fold in three additions into the batter. pour into 2 greased 8 inch square pans.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of cake comes out clean.

Bread Machine Swedish Coffee Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
• pearl sugar, or other decorative sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough cycle; press start.
• when the dough cycle has finished, divide into three equal portions. roll each piece into a rope 12 to 14 inches long. lay the three ropes side by side, then braid together. tuck the ends underneath, and place onto a greased baking sheet, cover loosely with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• brush the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar. bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Amazingly Good Eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups milk
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups light rum
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins


• combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
• in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
• stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Sour Cream Figure-eights

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• in a large bowl beat butter or margarine until softened. add 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. add the egg and vanilla and beat well.
• stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. add flour mixture and sour cream alternately to butter mixture. beat until well mixed.
• cover and chill at least 2 hours or until easy to handle.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• combine cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl. roll dough 1/8 inch thick. cut into rings with a 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter.
• twist the rings once to form figure eights and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. spinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. bake for 6-8 minutes or until done. remove and cool on a wire rack.

Christmas Rocks

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 pound pecan halves
• 1/4 cup candied cherries
• 1/4 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 pound chopped candied citron
• 1/4 pound pitted dates
• 1/4 pound chopped candied orange peel

Recipe

• cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat eggs until foamy, add to mixture. sift flour with spices, cocoa and soda. save out 1/2 cup of flour mixture. add the rest of flour mixture to butter mixture. stir in coffee.
• cut fruits into small slivers and dredge fruit and chopped pecans lightly in flour saved out for this. add to fruit and the rest of flour to batter, mixing thoroughly.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. do not place too close together. bake for 12 to 15 minutes. do not over-brown. store cookies in jars.

Avocado Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins


• bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
• pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Cappuccino Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 8 eggs
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 5 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour four 8x8-inch baking pans.
• place the chocolate chips and the coffee granules in a double boiler over simmering water. cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs two at a time, mixing well after each addition. stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then mix in the melted chocolate. mix in flour until just blended. divide the batter equally into the prepared pans, and spread smooth.
• bake for 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until the edges pull from the sides of the pans. cool on a wire rack. cover, and refrigerate for 8 hours. cut the cold brownies into bars to serve.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.