"Buñuelo" is a word with more meanings than there are Spanish-speaking countries, but it always stands for some kind of sweet, fried dough. Even fried tortilla wedges with cinnamon sugar can count as buñuelos when you're pressed for time.
Looking for possible desserts for Cinco de Mayo, I read that Mexican buñuelos were made of yeast dough flavored with anise, but I couldn't find any recipes for this. There are a bewildering number of other kinds of recipes for buñuelos -- I think it's one of those dishes everyone's grandmother makes differently. So, I experimented and came up with my
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Easter Bread
by Jane Wangersky March 30th, 2010 | Easter, Recipe
Easter bread is a holiday tradition in the Slavic countries – one I’ve tried to adopt over the years since my marriage. I say “tried” because the recipes, no matter how dumbed down for modern bakers, were usually too much for me. Finally, I came up with my own version. If you’re not too conscientious, you can call it “kulich” or “babka”, but it’s based on The Joy of Cooking’s Brioche Loaf Cockaigne. Please don’t tell anyone.
You’ll need:
· 3 eggs
· 3 tablespoons milk
· ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
· 2 cups flour
· ½ teaspoon salt
· 2 packages (or tablespoons) yeast
· ½ cup dried
You’ll need:
· 3 eggs
· 3 tablespoons milk
· ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
· 2 cups flour
· ½ teaspoon salt
· 2 packages (or tablespoons) yeast
· ½ cup dried
St. Patrick’s Day Leftovers
by Michele March 18th, 2010 | Recipe, St. Patrick's Day
It's the day after the wearing of the green, and you're wondering, What will I do with all of this corned beef? You're not alone in those thoughts. While it made a great dinner last night, most likely no in your house wants corned beef and potatoes again tonight. Fear not! You don't need to discard your leftovers, they can be put to good use.
Corned Beef
1. Make reubens. All you need is some rye or pumpernickel bread, sauerkraut (or leftover cooked cabbage), swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and corned beef. Assemble the ingredients between two slices of bread, butter the
Corned Beef
1. Make reubens. All you need is some rye or pumpernickel bread, sauerkraut (or leftover cooked cabbage), swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and corned beef. Assemble the ingredients between two slices of bread, butter the
What To Serve At An Easter Egg Hunt Party
by Anna P. March 9th, 2010 | Easter, Party Ideas, Recipe
The rite of spring always starts with Easter. The flowers come out, the days become longer, and the weather starts to feel warmer than it did the previous months. In neighborhoods across America, families with young children often get together and start coordinating Easter egg hunt parties. If you plan on hosting one this upcoming Easter (Sunday April 4, 2010), make sure you have a supply of tasty refreshments and beverages for everyone. Here are some ideas on what to serve.
Healthy Snacks
Since the kids will get their fill of sweets with the candy-filled Easter baskets, it would be a
Healthy Snacks
Since the kids will get their fill of sweets with the candy-filled Easter baskets, it would be a
Potluck Ideas
by Jane Wangersky March 2nd, 2010 | Party Ideas, Recipe
Potluck suppers can be a lot of fun, but they’ve got a built-in problem: Keeping the food hot – or cold.
Yes, you can take one of the easy ways around this: Bring dessert (as long as it’s not ice cream), cold cuts, cheese, raw vegetables with dip, or sushi. Or you can try to time your dish so precisely that it’s done right when it’s time to head out the door and still hot when you get to the supper. Just hope the meal starts on time. You also can bring along your crockpot and hope you can find
Yes, you can take one of the easy ways around this: Bring dessert (as long as it’s not ice cream), cold cuts, cheese, raw vegetables with dip, or sushi. Or you can try to time your dish so precisely that it’s done right when it’s time to head out the door and still hot when you get to the supper. Just hope the meal starts on time. You also can bring along your crockpot and hope you can find
