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Curacao National Dish & Recipe

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:12:39 +0000

National Dish The island is another beauty of Dutch parentage, the crown jewel of the Dutch Antilles, Curacao. The red snapper is a yummy national Curacaon and Dutch seafood dish, keshi yena, or “stuffed cheese are both signature dishes of the Netherlands Antilles, Curacao. Keshi yena (stuffed Continue Reading...

“Bolo Pretu” (Bride’s cake)

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:35:19 +0000

Ingredients: 1 pound of nuts 3 cups of sugar 1 pound of figs 1 pound of citron 1 pound of almonds 1-1/2 pound of raisins 2 pounds of currants 2 pounds of glazed mixed 1-1/2 pound of pitted dates 3 pounds of pitted prunes 2 tablespoons of -Angostura Bitters -1/2 bottle of brandy -1/2 bottle of Continue Reading...

“Appeltaart” (Apple tart)

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:34:39 +0000

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH: 1 egg yolk -3/4 cup of butter 2-1/4 cups of flour -3/4 cup of sugar (brown) -a pinch of salt to taste 2 small bags of vanilla (sugar) First knead the butter, sugar, flour, salt and the yolk together to form the dough. Use 2/3 of the dough to line a 10 inch pie plate. Pinch Continue Reading...

“Pan Dushi” (Curacao new year’s cake)

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:33:57 +0000

Ingredients: 1 cup of milk -1/4 cup of brandy 2 cups of sugar -1/2 cup of butter 4 cups of flour -1/2 cup of raisins -1/4 teaspoon of salt -1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg -1/2 cup of glazed fruit 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 5 eggs, slightly beaten 3 teaspoons of baking powder Directions: Dissolve the sugar Continue Reading...

“Quesillo” (Flan)

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:33:16 +0000

Ingredients: 12 eggs 4 cups of milk 3 cups of sugar 2 teaspoons of vanilla -a pinch of salt to taste Directions: Caramelize 1 cup sugar over low flame till golden brown and cover bottom and sides of mold with it. Mix milk and remaining sugar and scald. Cool lightly, add to slightly beaten Continue Reading...

“Bolo di Pan” (bread pudding)

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:32:39 +0000

Ingredients: 4 beaten eggs 3 cups of milk 2 cups sof ugar -1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1-1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 loaf of bread (20 slices) -1/2 cup of butter or margarine -1/2 cup of raisins or cut up prunes -1/4 cup of crystallized chopped fruit 4 tablespoons orange marmalade Continue Reading...

“Lime Soda Pudding”

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:32:01 +0000

Ingredients: 1 cup of boiling water 1 cup of chopped pecans -One 6 oz. package of lime gelatin -One 8 oz. package of cream cheese -One 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple -One 12 oz. bottle of Hi Spot, 7up or Sprite Directions: Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. Add cream cheese and beat Continue Reading...

“Golden Cake”

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:31:22 +0000

Ingredients: 10 egg yolks 2 cups of sugar -1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of cold water 2 2/3 cups of sifted flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract Directions: Sift flour with baking powder. Beat the egg yolks until thick and very light in color. Now add the Continue Reading...

“Forgotten Pudding” (Caramelized Meringue Cake)

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:30:37 +0000

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of vanilla 3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1-1/2 cups egg whites (8 to 10 eggs) -1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or lime peel 1-1/2 cups sugar plus extra for coating Directions: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Beat the egg whites until stiff with cream of tartar and grated Continue Reading...

“Easy custard sauce”

Recipe Blogger — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:29:50 +0000

Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups of milk -1/2 teaspoon of vanilla -1/4 cup of Curacao liqueur -1/2 package of vanilla pudding Directions: First cook together pudding with milk to a boiling point. blend in vanilla. Cool and add the liqueur. Continue Reading...