texas date loaf candy by Marlin Rinehart

This is a delicious old-fashioned Texas recipe similar to fudge but is shaped into a log and sliced. I was surprised to learn from a Mexican cookbook it is also made in old Mexico.

Chocolate Date Cake, Southwestern-style by Marlin Rinehart

A moist fudgy cake with the spicy flavors of ground red chili and cinnamon, great compliments to chocolate. No icing is needed. Delicious served with a scoop of coffee ice cream!

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cayenne Butter Cream by Windle Grissett

Pumpkin Pie by bogdan mardari

Walnut Cameos by RecipesnFood

A special time of year, such as is the case with Christmas, requires a special treat: Camaféu de Nozes or Walnut Cameos. These culinary gems are gorgeous.