All Posts Tagged 'Dessert' (37)

Do you remember those fruit filled pies made by "Dolly Madison" or "Hostess"? As a child, I remember my Mom would shop at the Hostess-Dolly Madison outlet store once every two months. She'd come home with a bag full of treats like Ding-Dongs, Twinkies, crumb cakes and those fruit pies that…

On most mornings, I need my two cups of coffee before I can think clearly, ha, ha.... But, then there are those mornings that I feel inspired to bake something! On a regular basis, I like to bake some cookies or quick breads to include as part of my husband's snacks for work. For me, it's…

I don't know where my mind was the last time I made flan, because I did not remember how much I loved it! While preparing another recipe,I found myself with leftover evaporated milk and sweetened condensed, so I decided to make a small batch of flan. And who doesn't love a recipe where you…

Navigating my way through Pinterest one day, I came across a site that featured many Mexican recipes for traditional sweet breads. I tend to shy away from them, only because sometimes they don't translate well and I would hate to ruin the recipe. This one caught my eye because it required…

Feliz Dia Del Amor Y Amistad ~ Happy Valentine's Day! Who doesn't love a chimichanga? And who knew it could make such a tasty dessert? I have prepared several versions of a dessert chimi, but I had never covered them in chocolate before! Wow! I filled it with fresh strawberries, sweet cream…

I remember a few years back how I was crazy for anything that was heart shaped! Nowadays I am simply happy with a heart-shaped cookie or even better a buñuelo dipped in dark chocolate. For this recipe I took a little help from the store and used store-bought flour tortillas to make the…

I am always saying how baking is not my favorite thing, but I find myself wanting to do it more and more. It's not the same as cooking a savory dish, where some nights you can just throw a few ingredients together and create a meal. Baking is not something you rush through. For this cookie I…

It seems that everyone has their own version of the "Wedding Cookie." I have heard it called Mexican, Italian, and Russian. In Mexico they are known as "Polvorones," referring to the texture of the cookie as it has a soft powdered texture when you bite into it. It is a cookie to be enjoyed…

My first job, fresh out of high school, was at a Mexican bakery, "El Mejor Pan", owned by my best friend Angelica's parents. I was introduced to the world of Mexican bread! But the first time I tried capirotada, was the following year, when I got a different job in the office of "La Poblana…

My most cherished memories of Christmas, as a child, were the trips to Mexico we would make. My parents would pack us, like sardines in can, in that old "Country Squire" station wagon. My abuela's house was big and could accommodate our big familia. I seriously had over 70 first cousins! On…

Somebody asked me the other day if I made as many pies and I have empanadas. They were surprised when I told them I have yet to make my first pie! Really! I think I like the idea of the empanada more because you can just pick it up and eat it, no forks or plates required. During the cold…

Do you ever have one of those moments when you eat or smell a certain food and it takes you right back to being a kid?? This recipe for pumpkin empanadas does just that for me! My Mom would make these for us every Christmas without fail. But, my Mom was one of those cooks that had no recipes…

Chocolate, flan, coffee... How could I resist?? I am not big on everyday desserts, but I am a big fan of homemade desserts. That perfect slice or piece of cake with a hot cup of coffee, sometime after lunch, but before dinner, oh yeah! When I first heard of chocoflan cake, I was thinking I…

You know those days when you just a get a craving for chocolate and a simple candy bar just won't do? Well, I was having one of these days yesterday. Plus the fact that it has been quite cool this week, here in central New York, and all I can think of is baking and making soup. This empanada…

The most memorable of desserts I remember as a child, are the homemade birthday cakes my Mom use to bake. Plus the fact that I grew up with an authentic Mexican bakery just a few minutes away. So, I was able to enjoy my sweet Mexico anytime I wanted. About once a month or so, I get the…

If I had to choose one Mexican dessert that I remember the most as a child, it would have to be hojarascas. It has the texture of a shortbread cookie that melts in your mouth when you eat it. My Mom would make these cookies at the holidays mostly or…

The original recipe for these empanadas came from my Tia's Amelia and Minerva, who live in Monterrey, Mexico. I took their dough recipe and instead of cooking the fruit filling, I thought how wonderful the flavors…

The first dessert I learned to make was cheesecake. I was in junior high school, dropped out of sewing class after the first week, and ended up in a cooking class! Cheesecake was an unfamiliar food to me, but I could name all the different breads and pastries sold In the Mexican bakery, ha…

I was so happy to finally find a tart pan! This was my first tart! The first of many: "Lime in the…