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Tracey Davey

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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mexican recipes for Rainbow Guides Thinking Day

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I am a Rainbow Guider and am in desperate need for some simple Mexican recipes for our Thinking Day celebrations (we think of guides in another country). The recipes need to be suitable to appeal to 5-7 yr olds, so some sweet recipes would be brilliant. Look forward to hearing from anyone who can help.

Chacha

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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champurrado

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Here's a recipe for champurrado which will go nicely with any sweets you prepare:

Champurrado

1/2 cup fresh masa or, a scant 1/2 cup masa harina mixed with a generous
1/4 cup hot tap water
2 cups milk
1 3.3-ounce tablet of Mexican chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon molasses
A few anise seeds, crushed (optional)

The base: Measure 13/4 cups water into a blender jar or food processor, add the masa (or masa harina mixture), blend until smooth, then pour into a medium-size saucepan.

The atole: Add the milk, chocolate, brown sugar and molasses, and optional crushed anise seeds. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then simmer over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the chocolate and sugar are completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Strain, if you wish, then serve in cups or mugs.

Note: If you cannot find Mexican chocolate, substitute 1 ounce of semisweet chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 drop of almond extract for 1 ounce of Mexican chocolate.

Source: “Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking From the Heart of Mexico” by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless

Carron

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Elotes

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Corn on the cob with a wooden skewer stuck thru the middle for a handle, like a popsicle. Smear with mayonaise and/or butter. Or serve the whole kernels off the cob in a small plastic cup with the same condiments. Both ways are typical of street snacks found all over Mexico. This is also good for a little history lesson as well on the importance of corn for all of our ancestors here in the "New World".

gran

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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This is a very simple recipe for a mexican candy called jamoncillo,it is very similar to southern pralines.

Jamoncillo

1 c. condensed milk
1/4 c. whole milk
1 c. pecans or pine nuts
In a blender mix the pecans or pine nuts with the whole milk.
Over medium heat,boil the condensed milk stirring constantly. Once it starts boiling remove from the heat and add the the nuts and milk mixture from the blender and mix well, continue stirring till cool then drop by tablespoon on wax paper and garnish with pecan halves or pine nuts.
Gran