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My Abuelita’s Frijoles

My Abuelita’s frijoles are made from dried pinto beans, onion, garlic, bay leaves and water. Cooked until tender frijoles are one of my most cherished food memories. My Abuelita was a small force to be reckoned with. She raised five children, was happily married and boy could she cook. From frijoles to […]

No Bake Grapefruit Pie

A tart, sweet, no bake grapefruit pie filled with Texas ruby red grapefruit segments, and a sweet, creamy filling can be made in under 30 minutes. We’re in the midst of peak ruby red season, where ruby red grapefruits are at their sweetest! I love incorporating these gems into my recipes, from cocktails, […]

Easy Avena de Calabaza

Avena de Calabaza made with oats, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar is a holiday twist on the Mexican avena recipe. Avena (Oatmeal) is hugely popular at our casita. I loved it growing up and my girls love it too. Atole de avena, is a creamy and slightly sweet oatmeal drink sweetened with […]

Orange Pepper Braised Brisket

Orange pepper braised brisket made with orange pepper seasoning, orange juice, beef broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar is the ultimate hay comida at home meal. There’s nothing quite like the aroma of a brisket slowly cooking away in the oven. Growing up after a long day at school, nothing made me happier […]

Sidral Mundet Apple Margarita

Sidral Mundet Apple Margarita made with just three ingredients, Sidra Mundet apple soda, tequila Blanco and orange liqueur can easily be whipped up after a long day. Apple margaritas for the Friday win baby! Nothing makes me happier than an easy peasy margarita I can sip while cooking dinner on a Friday night. […]

Creamy Chipotle Lime Shrimp

In the hustle and bustle of la daily vida, finding the time or energy to prepare a dinner that requires numerous steps is a challenge. Enter my one-skillet recipe wonder: Creamy Chipotle Lime Shrimp. This dish not only bursts with flavors from creamy sour cream, smoky chipotles, and fresh lime juice but also delivers the […]

Hibiscus French 75

A Mexican twist on a classic my Hibiscus French 75 is a simply beautiful cocktail made with hibiscus syrup, gin, lemon juice and topped with champagne. I adore hibiscus, it is a flavor I am drawn to season after season. Tart and tangy in my Christmas ponche, sweet and salty in my summer margaritas […]

Quick and Easy Salsa Verde Shrimp

Quick and easy salsa verde shrimp is a one skillet dinner made with shrimp, salsa verde, onions and cilantro served over rice. I love a quick and easy dinner. This recipe combines the convenience of store-bought salsa verde with succulent shrimp to create a dish that’s not only quick and easy but […]

Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon

Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon is a delicious one-pan meal made with citrus juices, pickled jalapenos, garlic, honey and Oléico® High Oleic Safflower Oil. This spicy citrus baked salmon recipe is sponsored by Oléico® High Oleic Safflower Oil All recipes, images, and opinions are my own. My spicy citrus baked salmon is moist and flavorful, […]