Subj : Today in History - 1882
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri May 05 2023 04:50:00

05 May 1862 - MEXICO’S UNEXPECTED VICTORY OVER FRANCE IN THE BATTLE OF
PUEBLA: The conflict between the two countries had begun in 1861, after
Benito Juárez, then the president of Mexico, suspended the nation’s
foreign debt payments, and Napoleon III responded by sending French
troops to invade.

The victory in Puebla galvanized the Mexican forces but turned out to be
short-lived, and France later occupied the country, installing
Maximilian I as emperor. Not until 1867 did the new Mexican Republic
finally expel the French, execute Maximilian I and regain control of the
country.

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      Title: Cinco de Mayo Jalapeno Pie
 Categories: Pastry, Chilies, Dairy, Cheese
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
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    1/3 c  Yellow or white cornmeal
    2/3 c  All-purpose flour
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 c  Lard
    1/4 c  Cold water

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  1 1/2 c  Heavy cream
  1 1/2 c  Milk
      4 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
      3    Egg yolks; lightly beaten
           Salt, fresh milled pepper,
           - and fresh grated nutmeg
      1 c  Grated Chihuahua or Monterey
           - Jack cheese
      7    Fresh jalapenos; seeded,
           - deveined, in 1/4" strips
 
  Equipment: 10" tart pan; Aluminum baking weights (opt)
  
  Preheat the oven to 350øF/175øC.
  
  In a mixing bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, and salt
  together. Cut in the lard. Add the cold water and mix.
  Wrap the dough in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least
  30 minutes. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured
  surface. Place the dough in a tart pan, fitting it evenly
  over the bottom of the pan and pressing it against the
  inside edges. Trim off excess dough by rolling a rolling
  pin over the top of the tart pan. Cover the pastry with
  aluminum foil and weight down with beans or aluminum
  baking weights. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sides
  are set. Remove the weights and foil and continue baking
  for 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden, reserve; leave
  the oven on.
  
  In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, whole
  eggs, and egg yolks. Blend thoroughly. Season to taste
  with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Sprinkle the cheese over the
  bottom of the tart shell. Arrange the strips of jalapeno
  over the cheese. Pour the filling mixture into the shell.
  Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the custard sets.
  Allow to cool for 1 hour before cutting.
  
  Recipe by: Christopher Idone; New Glorious American Food
  
  From: http://recipes.aarp.org/recipes/
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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