RASPBERRY CREAM DESSERT

INGREDIENTS:
1 pk. 8 oz. cream cheese,
1/2 cup powder sugar,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
2 cups cool whip,
20 pc. lady fingers,
2 cups fresh raspberries,
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, until fluffy; fold in cool whip.
Starting with a layer of lady fingers on the bottom of your favorite dish and a layer or cream, work your way to the top until all lady fingers and cream is finished. Top with raspberries. Refrigerate until serving.

FRIED ANCHOVIES

FRUIT SALAD WITH PINE NUTS

EGGPLANT BEEF STEW

SALMON TOMATO SOUP

APRICOT COMPOTE

INGREDIENTS:

20 apricot halves,
1/2 cup sugar,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
5 cups of water,
cinnamon (optional);

Put all of the ingredients (minus vanilla) into a saucepan. Bring to gentle boil, and simmer until the apricots become soft, about 10, 15 minutes. Let cool; add vanilla; serve warm or cold over ice.

HORCHATA - CINNAMON RICE MILK

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups skinless almonds
• 1-inch piece cinnamon bark
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ice cubes
• Wash and drain the rice. Using a spice grinder (an electric coffee grinder works well too), grind the rice until fine; combine with the almonds and cinnamon bark. Add 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered. Blend rice mixture until smooth using a blender. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and continue blending. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Strain horchata into a bowl first using a metal strainer and then a double layer of cheesecloth; finish with up to an additional 2 cups of water until it achieves a milky consistency. Enjoy over ice.

RECIPE 2

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
2 quarts water
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.