Gloria’s Tamales

This recipe has been passed down through five generations of women from Don~a Anita to Don~a Esther to Gloria (Joe Guel’s beautiful wife) to her children and grandchildren. 15 lbs pork butt/roast 15 lbs prepared masa or use instant corn masa and prepare per instructions…

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Basic Flour Tortillas

4 cups flour 2 pinches baking powder 1-1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup manteca, Wesson, or shortening warm water Mix dry ingredients together. Cut the manteca in. After mixed well, slowly add the warm water until it becomes nice and moist. Knead with your hands, folding…

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Johnny’s Capirotada

Mexican Bread Pudding 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 6 cups cubed (3/4-inch each) lightly toasted sweet French bread 1/2 cup coarsely shredded Chihuahua or mild cheddar cheese 8 oz piloncillo (cone of Mexican brown sugar) or 1 cup…

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Sweet Pumpkin Empanadas

Most of us remember the most amazing smells of freshly baked cinnamon and pumpkin empanadas in Licha’s kitchen growing up so it’s really a special treat that her daughter Carmen Guel is willing to pass it on to new generations.  Dough (can be doubled to…

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Tio Che’s Glazed Ham

Special thanks to cousin Monique Peña for sharing this special hand-written family recipe from Tio Che with the rest of us, passed down to her from her Tia Elizabeth Vinaja!   One can of ham Brown sugar Orange juice Can of pineapple rings 6 or more…

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