Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a saucepan mix the cold coconut milk with the cornstarch. Season with sugar and salt.
Mix remaining ingredients in and cook over low heat stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
Pour mixture into a mold or single serving cups. Let it [...]

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Cinnamon Oranges
3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Place sliced oranges in a serving bowl.
Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, then sprinkle over oranges.
Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Makes 4 servings.

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Flan de Pina
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
In the top of a double boiler melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it is a rich caramel color.
Dip the bottom of the container in cold water for a second or two, turn the container to coat the sides with [...]

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1 2/3 cups dry fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 teaspoon Mexican cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
Combine [...]

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