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Welcome to Sweet Life with Vianney Rodriguez

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Recent Recipes

Big Red Fajitas

Big Red Fajitas

Recipe here
easy lemon margarita recipe

Lemon Margarita

Recipe here
easy Mexican shredded chicken recipe

Slow Cooker Guajillo Chicken

Recipe here
pineapple poblano salsa recipe

Pineapple Poblano Salsa

Recipe here
how to make mango guacamole

Mango Guacamole

Recipe here

Featured Recipes

La Carcacha cocktail (Inspired by Selena)

La Carcacha cocktail (Inspired by Selena)

Olive Garden Salad with Spicy Olive Garden Dressing Inspired by Selena

Olive Garden Salad with Spicy Olive Garden Dressing Inspired by Selena

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Tex-Mex Breakfast

Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Easy Enfrijoladas

Easy Enfrijoladas

Rompope Pancakes {Mexican Eggnog Pancakes}

Rompope Pancakes {Mexican Eggnog Pancakes}

Fresas Con Crema

Fresas Con Crema

Amaranth Atole with Pears (Atole de Amaranth con Peras)

Amaranth Atole with Pears (Atole de Amaranth con Peras)

Caballeros Pobres {Giveaway}

Caballeros Pobres {Giveaway}

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Tex-Mex Appetizers

Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa

Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Honeydew Salsa

Honeydew Salsa

Mini Beef Empanadas

Mini Beef Empanadas

ground beef gordita recipe

Ground Beef Gorditas

Avocado Tostada Bites

Avocado Tostada Bites

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Texas in my Heart


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Tex-Mex Salsas & Dips

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar

papaya fruit salsa recipe

Papaya Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Lemon Salsa Verde

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Lemon Salsa Verde

Slow Cooker Oxtails in Salsa Verde

Slow Cooker Oxtails in Salsa Verde

Beef Fajitas with Spicy Peanut Salsa {Salsa de Cacahuate}

Beef Fajitas with Spicy Peanut Salsa {Salsa de Cacahuate}

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Tex-Mex Desserts

No-Bake Margarita Cheesecakes with Candied Lime

No-Bake Margarita Cheesecakes with Candied Lime

Mexican Brownies

Mexican Brownies

How to Make Blackberry Pecan Empanadas {Video}

How to Make Blackberry Pecan Empanadas {Video}

CONCHA BARK

CONCHA BARK

Cocadas

Cocadas

Chef Aarón Sánchez’s Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake

Chef Aarón Sánchez’s Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake

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About Sweet Life

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Hi, I’m Vianney Rodriguez, the founder, recipe developer and South Texas foodie behind Sweet Life. I’m also the Author of Latin Twist, a collection of nearly 100 delicious Latin-inspired cocktails and the The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker, a gorgeous cookbook filled with 100 incredible Tex-Mex recipes that you can easily make at home in your slow cooker.

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Tex-Mex Cocktails

Hibiscus Ponche Navideño served in cute cups

Hibiscus Ponche Navideño

how to make coconut horchata

Horchata de Coco

pumpkin hot toddy made in the slow cooker

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Tequila Hot Toddy

Cazuela Cocktail – Voladora

Cazuela Cocktail – Voladora

Rose Margarita

Rose Margarita

Spicy Melon Infused Tequila

Spicy Melon Infused Tequila

Agua de Chayote

Agua de Chayote

Tamarind Shandy

Tamarind Shandy

DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Homemade Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup

DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Homemade Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup

Dia de los Muertos Martini (Marigold Martini)

Dia de los Muertos Martini (Marigold Martini)

Cranberry Pisco Sour

Cranberry Pisco Sour

Summer Cocktails with Be Mixed

Summer Cocktails with Be Mixed

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Welcome to Sweet Life.

I'm Vianney, an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer and the Author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Here in South Texas, we love to entertain and spend time in the company of good people. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.

Featured Cocktails

easy to make mango margarita recipe

Frozen Mango Margaritas

August 9, 2024 | Leave a Comment

HIBISCUS FRENCH 75 cocktail recipe

Hibiscus French 75

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El Muerto Cocktail recipe

El Muerto Cocktail

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