Chiles Rellenos De Queso

Chiles Rellenos De Queso-> serves 12
Ingredients:
12 poblono chillies
4 tsp white vinegar
1/2 small onion
2 T oil
1 1/2 tsp ground pepper
6 C grated Jack or Cheddar Cheese
oil for deep frying
kosher salt to taste
4 large ripe tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
6 eggs, separated
1 C flour

Prepare the chilies: Roast and peel the chiles. Make a slit in each one careful not to break it much and remove the seeds and membranes. Soak chilies in water (enough to cover) with 1 T salt and vinegar for 20 minutes. Rinse, drain, and set aside.

Make Sauce (this is the best part): In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion, and garlic; puree and strain. Heat 1T oil in a skillet; add tomato puree and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add 1 tsp salt, bay leaves, pepper, and cook, covered, 10 minutes, thinning with water if needed to maintain a saucy consistency.

Stuffing: Fill each chili with 1/2 C grated cheese and set aside.

Make Batter: Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, and then add egg yolks one at a time. Spread flour on a plate, coat each stuffed chili in it lightly then dip chilies into beaten eggs to coat completely.

Fry (this will pull the chili together in case it is coming apart): Heat 1/2inch oil in a skillet. When hot, add chilies one or two at a time and fry on each side until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels, then add to tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Serve.

Kiran - from a Mexican Cooking Class :)

Mayuri's Russian Tea Cakes

My cousin Mayuri made this recipe for us one Christmas and it was excellent.  I highly recommend trying it for the next time you are looking for a nice dessert that can be in small portions.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts (I put them in the grinder until they are partly ground)
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine the 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and flour; stir into the butter mixture until just blended. Mix in the chopped walnuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, roll in remaining confectioners' sugar. I also like to roll mine in the sugar a second time.

Mayuri - Kiran's Cousin :)