Adobe Bread 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup lard or shortening 2 teaspoons salt 2 packages active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour ...

Adobo 4 large ancho chiles 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/8 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/8 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup mild white vinegar Toast the chiles lightly, turning them from time to time so they do not burn. ...

Agua Fresca de Sandia (Fresh Watermelon Drink) 8 cups loosely-packed seeded watermelon chunks 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves 12 ounces sparkling water Sugar Ice cubes Mint sprigs (for garnish) In a blender, purée the watermelon in batches, ...

Agua Fresca de Tamarindo (Fresh Tamarind Drink) This is the perfect drink on a really hot summer day in the Southwest. Agua fresca is thirst-quenching, has more nutritive value than tea or water, and, with no caffeine or alcohol, you can drink lots ...

Albondigas con Chipotle (Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce) 6 fresh, ripe tomatoes, halved 1 pound ground beef 4 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 whole cloves garlic 3 eggs 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin Sea salt, to taste Freshly-ground ...

Almendrado Almendrado, an almond meringue pudding, is a light Mexican dessert resembling the Mexican flag. 1 envelope unflavored gelatine 1/4 cup cold water 5 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup ...

Almond Flan (Flan Almendrada) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup coarsely ground almonds Sprinkle sugar evenly in 9-inch cake pan; place over medium heat. ...

Almond Sauce 2/3 cup slivered almonds 2 tablespoons lard 2 cups seasoned chicken broth 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Salt Pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Lightly sauté the almonds in lard. Place in a blender. Add 2 ...

Almond Sponge Cake (Torta de Cielo) This is called literally "cake of heaven." 1/2 pound almonds Hot water to cover almonds 5 eggs, separated 2 pinches of salt 1/2 pound granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon all-purpose ...

Almond Vanilla Pudding 3 pints evaporated milk or 3 pints milk, scalded 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup blanched almonds 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 envelope plain gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water Place all ingredients except ...