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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 cinnamon, piloncillo or vanilla. I loved sipping on avena before school, my girls prefer is on chilly mornings. Today I am adding pumpkin to the mix, perfect to use up all that leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving. My avena de calabaza recipe feeds crowd,… Read More

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 than walking in and smelling my mami’s braised brisket. Mami is all about a fuss free dinner, por que her days began early, and all she wanted was to have dinner checked off her to-do list. I grew up on braised brisket, and today I… Read More

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. Made with Sidral Mundet Apple soda this margarita is a snap to whip up. Have you tried Sidral Mundet apple soda? It’s delish, and a pretty popular at our casita. To make this margarita all you need is 3 ingredients and loads of ice. Sidral… Read More

Pecan Cajeta Tamales with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Pecan cajeta tamales with cinnamon whipped cream are the sweetest way to welcome Tamale season. Hola tamale season! Estoy lista to enjoy all the tasty tamales. Today I want to share how to make pecan cajeta tamales with cinnamon whipped cream. Sweet tamales (tamales dulce) are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. Warm from the steamer with a cup of café, perfection. Pecan cajeta tamales are a light, fluffy cake wrapped in a corn husk. Dolloped with cinnamon whipped cream these tamales are delicious. The base is a sweetened masa dough. It’s best… Read More

Mini Chorizo con Papa y Huevo Breakfast Sandwiches

Mini chorizo con papa y huevo breakfast sandwiches made with chorizo, potatoes and eggs served in a soft and delicious roll. These easy to make chorizo con papa y huevo breakfast sandwiches are like no other. Effortlessly feed a crowd with these amazing breakfast sandwiches. Soft scrambled eggs, chorizo, and potatoes topped with a soft roll -the BEST Breakfast! Cooking breakfast for a crowd is one of my favorite meals to serve. A crowded table, laughter, chisme, café and my breakfast sandwiches filled to the brim with the perfect combo of chorizo y papas. Feeding a crowd can… Read More

Frozen Mango Margaritas

It’s five o’clock time to whip up my frozen mango margaritas! Made from frozen mango chunks, tequila Blanco, lime juice and Cointreau in a blender my frozen mango margarita are muy delicioso. Frozen margaritas are the epitome of summer bliss, and when you add the tropical sweetness of mango, you get a cocktail that’s both refreshing and irresistibly delicious. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just want to treat yourself, making a frozen mango margarita at home is easier than you think. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crafting this perfect cocktail, along with some tips to ensure… Read More

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 perfect balance of nutrition and convenience. Creamy chipotle lime shrimp made shrimp, light sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, bell pepper and onion, and heavy cream. I rely on one-skillet meals during a busy week. The beauty of a one-skillet meal lies… Read More

Mini Tortas

Mini tortas are the ultimate on the go lunch made with soft rolls, ham, cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomato and avocado. A torta is a Mexican sandwich typically eaten for lunch or “on the go.” Growing up mami would pack us a few tortas plus a thermos of cold agua fresca for our day at the beach. After a sunny day at the beach a big, messy torta really hit the spot. Tortas hit the spot anytime of the day. Stuffed with egg and chorizo for breakfast, loaded with ham and cheese for a quick lunch and filled with… Read More