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Paletas de Melon

Paletas de Melon I’m home. I arrived this morning and I already miss my little brother in sunny California. I had the best time. Thing is… the California weather was much like Texas, minus the humidity. It was HOT!! The lady I chatted with at the local honey stand said this is the hottest it’s ever been in California, figures. I show up to get a break from the Texas weather and it follows me. Lucky us we had paletas. Paletas de melon to ease the heat. There is a chance for rain today with cooler temps. Too bad I’ll be catching up on much needed sleep after our 24… Read More

Prickly Pear Margarita

Prickly Pear Margarita I’m in California!! I had just unpacked from my trip to NYC when my parents decided to visit my little brother in California and of course I just had to tag along. Before we left I had a basket of prickly pears that I couldn’t let go to waste, so a few went in for an agua for the kids and a few for a pitcher of margaritas for the adults. To make the prickly pear fresh juice in a blender add peeled and diced prickly pears. Blend until smooth and strain for seeds. The airy shade of lime… Read More

Jícama-Tortilla Salad With Peach Dressing

Jícama-Tortilla Salad With Peach Dressing I once took my girls along with my parents to pick peaches. We left early morning and drove a few hours out to a nearby family farm. As we arrived I couldn’t help but think how my dad was going to handle this scenario. You see my dad, mi papi as much as I love him (adore him) has always been, continues to be strict with us kids. A father who can put you in place with a mere glare, that is my father. As we picked up our baskets I suggested the… Read More

Marcela Valladolid's Chile and Cheese Rice

The night before I flew out to NYC my little family and I enjoyed a nice quiet dinner. I served this rice with grilled chicken and a small salad. Roasted poblanos in a creamy sauce baked until bubbly, it’s pretty popular in our house. A splash of lime to the crema and a handful of cilantro is the only addition I make to the rice. Enjoy! Marcella Valladolid’s Chile and Cheese Rice from foodnetwork.com makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 large white onion, minced 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups water 2 ears… Read More

Marcela Valladolid’s Chile and Cheese Rice

Rajas de Poblano con Elote y Crema

Rajas de Poblano con Elote y Crema I used to order tacos de rajas de poblano every chance I had when dining out or if we hit up a late night taco stand. Little did I know how easy they were to make. Now I make them at home all the time as my kids have grown to love them also. Some days I add mushrooms or chayote to my rajas, but today I went with fresh corn and a handful of cilantro. Over a piping hot sope fresh from the comal, pure heaven. Rajas de poblano… Read More

Chile – Honey Glazed Chicken

Grilling for the family is one of our favorite summertime rituals. We grill, we chomp and we catch up. A relaxing day, with easy clean up and an easier grilled meal. This chicken recipe comes together in 2 minutes flat. Chicken breasts marinated in chile, honey and lime juice. Grilled and served with your choice of beans, potato salad or even in on a bun this chicken makes me happy. It’s one of my easy, very easy go to summer recipes. Enjoy! These are just a few of my tips for grilling while also being the… Read More

Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich #ILoveAvocados #AmoLosAguacates

I’m frantically packing today because I’m heading to Blogher in NYC!! I’m pretty stoked! I had planned for my first trip to NYC to be in December for my Christmas Holiday, but when Avocados for Mexico asked if I would like to join in on the fun and be an ambassador I said Heck Ya!! I searched online and the temps in NYC are highs in the 90’s this weekend. Not too much of a difference than here in Texas and high humidity is expected. This Texan should not have any problems adjusting, lol. Before I hop on my flight… Read More