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Banana Bread with Cajeta Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana bread topped with the fluffiest cajeta cream cheese frosting! It’s moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. And the cajeta cream cheese frosting is absolutely divine. I know there’s hundreds of banana bread recipes all over the internet, but guys my banana bread with cajeta cream cheese frosting is a one of easiest, foolproof recipe for the most incredibly delicious banana bread you will ever find. I topped my banana bread with cajeta cream cheese frosting with sliced banana and mas cajeta, swoon! This banana bread recipe is a delicious way to use up… Read More

Black Currant Mojito

Black currant mojito is abundantly fruity and slightly sparkling. The combination of blackcurrant jam, lemon, mint, Imperial sugar, and rum is sure to impress. Black Currants from the gooseberry family grow on shrubs are commonly used to create jams, jellies, syrups and often paired with duck and pork. Black currants are small, dark black berries, with a concentrated flavor of raspberry, blackberry, and passionfruit. For this cocktail I featured black currant jam to shake up my mojito. Fresh black currants are not readily available in South Texas, but I easily found the jam at my local grocery store…. Read More

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, 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, I… 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