Age: 28
Town: Gordonville
Occupation: Homemaker and part-time guest services employee at The Family Center of Gap
Erica Allain often sings and dances in her kitchen as she cooks for her family: husband, Bryan; daughter, Kylie, 8; and son, Parker, 6.
"I started doing this to help occupy the kids when they were little and I was trying to get dinner ready," she said.
Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Fruit Salsa is one of their favorite treats.
"From the moment I tasted this recipe when my friend brought it over for a get-together, I knew I had make it," Allain said.
She altered the recipe by combining it with a similar one found at her favorite recipe source, http://allrecipes.com.
"It is great for get-togethers and parties," she said. "But be prepared to give out the recipe to numerous people."
BAKED CINNAMON-SUGAR TORTILLAS WITH FRUIT SALSA
Salsa:
2 kiwis, peeled and diced
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 Fuji or Gala apple peeled, cored, and diced
8 ounces raspberries
4 ounces blueberries
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons peach preserves
Cinnamon-Sugar Tortillas:
10 (10-inch) flour tortillas
½ cup melted butter
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Chop ¾ of fruit pieces in food chopper, or pulse in food processor, until a chunky salsa is formed.
Stir in remaining fruit.
Mix fruit mixture with white sugar, brown sugar and preserves in a large bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Brush both sides of tortillas with melted butter. Cut tortillas into 8 wedges each.
Mix sugar and cinnamon. Press both sides of each individual wedge into the cinnamon-sugar mixture on both sides. Place in single layer on baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool 15 minutes.
Serve with chilled fruit salsa.
Serves 12-15.