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Pineapple Agua Preparada

Pineapple agua preparada is a fun twist on the classic agua preparada. Made with agua mineral, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice and plenty of Tajin. The most refreshing cooler to help fight the Texas heat – bring on the pineapple agua preparada! Agua preparada is extremely popular along the South Texas border. Sold in food trucks, restaurants, drive-thru mini markets and at the plugas – my favorite place to buy them. Nothing screams a South Texas summer like sipping on an agua preparada and browsing the pluga. Agua preparadas are prepped in a large Styrofoam cup… Read More

Horchata Iced Coffee

Horchata Iced Coffee is the ultimate summer pick me up. Horchata iced coffee made with horchata, cold brewed coffee and plenty of ice is creamy, dreamy and hits the spot on a sizzling summer day. For my coffee lovers out there my horchata iced coffee is delicious, simple to make and is the perfect afternoon recharge. I adore horchata. We make it often at casita gris to sip throughout the weekend with our meals and in our Cafecito. Bring on Sunday brunch café! Horchata (pronounced or-CHAH-tah) is a Mexican drink made with rice. Flavored with cinnamon, sugar or… Read More

Pink Cadillac Margarita

A pink Cadillac margarita is a fun, festive cocktail that you can enjoy year-round, but on a hot summer day, a pink Cadillac margarita just hits the spot. Made with tequila Blanco, fresh lemon juice, Imperial powdered sugar, grand mariner, and cranberry juice. This pink Cadillac margarita recipe is the best drink you’ll make all summer! Pink Cadillac is a cranberry kissed twist on the Cadillac margarita that can be shaken up for any summer entertaining you have planned. From pool parties to BBQ or movie nights the pink Cadillac is a stunner. For the Pink Cadillac Margarita,… Read More

Red Wine Cantaritos

A fun twist on the classic cantarito my red wine cantaritos made with red wine and tequila served in a cantarito cup are delicious. Today I am giving a traditional Mexican cocktail a fun twist by adding red wine to the mix. Red wine, tequila Blanco fresh citrus juice and grapefruits served in a cantarito cup. Named after the clay (barro) mug it is served in a Cantarito is hits the spot! My red wine cantaritos are perfect for entertaining, girls’ night or a even better for Sunday brunch. Red Wine – Tequila – Lemon Juice… Read More

Ancho Roasted Shrimp Couscous Salad

Ancho roasted shrimp couscous salad made with ancho chile seasoned shrimp, fluffy couscous, queso and radishes tossed in a citrus dressing served over leafy greens. Quick, convenient, and simply delicious Texas shrimp is one of my favorite ingredients to cook. Not only are shrimp delicious, but they can be ready in under 30 minutes, making a quick and tasty dinner a snap. Today I want to share with a recipe for ancho roasted shrimp couscous salad. Succulent ancho chile rubbed shrimp is roasted in the oven then combined with couscous, drizzled with a tangy citrus dressing. Toss in… Read More

Skillet Pico de Gallo Shrimp

Skillet pico de gallo shrimp is a one pan dinner delight. Made with succulent shrimp, spicy jalapenos, tomatoes and rice my skillet pico de gallo shrimp is a homage to my South Texas roots. Ready in under 30 minutes skillet pico de gallo is my idea of the perfect meal. This one skillet dish starts off on the stove-top and is finished off in the oven. Served warm with plenty of fresh lime juice today I am excited to share with you a recipe for skillet pico de gallo shrimp that is sure to be your go-to summer… Read More

Peach Tres Leches Cake

Make Summer even sweeter by baking up a delicious Peach tres leches cake. Tres leches which translates to three milks is sponge cake soaked in a mixture of milks and topped with homemade whipped topping. My peach tres leches cake is moist, delicate and packs a punch. A light, spongey cake warm from the oven is drizzle with tres leches – sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream. Allowed to soak then topped with freshly whipped cream and fresh peaches this tres leches cake is stunning. Enjoyed throughout Latin America tres leches is a popular cake made… Read More

Slow Cooker Bean Dip

A delicious slow cooker bean dip made with canned pinto beans, red beans, black beans, kidney beans and Mexican style diced tomatoes. My slow cooker bean dip is the easy to make, simply toss everything into the slow cooker. Perfect for entertaining, potlucks and holiday parties my bean dip is always a hit. We are big fans of frijoles at my casita. From pinto beans to red beans to black beans play an important role en mi cocina. I first made my slow cooker bean dip for a super bowl fiesta we had, and boy was it a… Read More