MEXICAN FOOD January 2015 | Page 11

Pineapple Zucchini bread by Ana Martinez.

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup margarine, softened

1 cup grated zucchini

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour bottom only of a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In large bowl, cream brown sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Reserve 1 tablespoon pineapple juice. Stir in pineapple, zucchini, and eggs. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and allspice; blend well. Fold in nuts. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, and then remove from pan.

To Make Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, reserved pineapple juice, corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth, and spoon over warm loaf. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store in refrigerator.

Ana martinez was born in Mexico. When she was a child, she started cooking. In 2001 she founded La villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Vacation. She was born in Monterrey but raised in Morelos. It was her husband who told her to open La Villa Bonita. Now Ana Martinez is known as one of the most famous chefs in the United States. She is in a Tv show named "Mexican cooking Show.

Ana Martinez

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