Fluffy Waffles

1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 2 eggs, separated 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup milk 2 tbsp melted butter 1/2 tsp vanilla Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat the 2 egg yolks with the sugar until yellowy and then beat in the milk, butter, and vanilla.  Stir in… Continue reading Fluffy Waffles

Buttermilk Pancakes

1 cup flour 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla vegetable oil Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.  Microwave the buttermilk and the milk to room temperature.  Whisk in… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes

Marble Cheesecake

16 oz. small curd cottage cheese 3 tbsp cocoa 1/4 tsp instant coffee powder 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 8 oz. cream cheese 3 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup oreo crumbs Line a sieve with several layers of paper towels folded.  Top the layers with… Continue reading Marble Cheesecake

Granny’s Pumpkin Pie

flour 1/2 cup lard 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp vinegar 375 ml canned pure pumpkin puree 300 ml Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon whipped cream Cut the lard into 1 1/2 cups of flour.  Combine the vinegar… Continue reading Granny’s Pumpkin Pie

Mexican Rice Pudding

4 cups milk 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar a pinch of salt 1 cup cooked rice 1 1/2 tsp vanilla cinnamon Heat the milk.  Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Balend the egg yolks, flour, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of the hot milk.  Whisk in the remaining milk. Cook,… Continue reading Mexican Rice Pudding