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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

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo I have been eating pico de gallo for as long as I can remember. A heavy dose on my bowl of piping frijoles de olla, over a plate of enchiladas, with my morning eggs or on a plate of carne guisada this salsa fresca is a childhood favorite. Pico de gallo means beak of the rooster A fresh salsa made from tomatoes, onions, cilantro, serranos and a splash of lime juice pico de gallo is widely popular here in Texas. Some home cooks use diced canned tomatoes in their pico de gallo, but this makes… Read More