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Orange Persimmon Margarita

Orange Persimmon Margarita Confession: The plan was to make a salad. This salad. I’m not sure when the salad plan went awry and the juicer came out. Funny how that happens. The outcome was gorgeous. I am simply in love with this shade of orange. Like sunshine in a glass..that you drink…mixed with tequila. This margarita made my week. Gloomy days got a kick of citrus flavor swimming in persimmon sweetness. Enjoy!! Loving Citrus Season? Why not try these recipes Skillet Chops with Cilantro Citrus Pan Sauce Citrus Honey Punch Dulce de Jicama

Joy the Baker's Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Fudge Brownies I made these brownies twice. And not once did I have the chance to slather them in luscious chocolate butter cream. Brownies go fast in my house. With my two girls, my two nieces, hubby, mom and sister in the kitchen, really did they have a chance. Always the blogger (thinking of the photo I just had to snap) I tried to slice these brownies into pint size pieces. Of course this backfired, because after one bite everyone came back for more and more. Can you blame them? I myself had three (did I just say that out loud?). Anyways , we kick off our cooking… Read More

Joy the Baker’s Chocolate Fudge Brownies

New Recipe over at New Latina

Happy Monday!! Ever had a chocolate mug cake in cup? I have and I share my recipe over at New Latina. Check it out!

Chocolate Margarita

Chocolate Margarita Guess what I’ll be sipping on February 14th? Okay scratch that… Guess what I’ll be sipping on from now until my birthday. Chocolate and Tequila Really, can the world get any sweeter? My love of tequila has taken on a whole new level of intensity since these two flavors happily married. I mean what more can a girl ask for this Valentine Day? Roses, yes thank you. A sweet card, oh how thoughtful. A shiny piece of jewelery, your too kind. A great bottle of tequila and gorgeous chocolate, te adoro carino! Does my hubby know me or what? … Read More

Zesty Mac and Cheese

Zesty Mac and Cheese I found myself yesterday at the grocery store without a list. This has never happened, quite frankly it freaked me out! I’m a planner, note taker, list jotter and almost a week ahead meal/blog planner. Do the recipes get churned out in the manner planned? No, not always. But the ingredients needed are in place, somewhere in my pantry. The thought of preparing a meal to find I am missing a key component or garnish drives me mad. As a busy mom I don’t have the urge or the luxury to spend everyday, all day at the store. As a blogger I strive for the best possible picture I can capture. So to… Read More

Spicy Chocolate Bark

Spicy Chocolate Bark Add a little spice to your Monday with this easy chocolate bark. From my daughter’s recipe collection Spicy Chocolate Bark. Chocolatl derived from the Nahuatl word “xocolatl” made up from the words “xococ” meaning sour or bitter, and “atl” meaning water or drink. A few lines from her baking curriclum: We recently researched chocolate as part of my baking curriculum and what I learned really changed my outlook on this amazing ingredient. We all know of how chocolate was brought to Europe by the conquistadores. The Aztecs idolized chocolate. Chocolatl derived from the Nahuatl word Xocolatl was served… Read More

Salsa Frijoles de Olla

Salsa Frijoles de Olla Super Bowl is approaching fast. Have you finalized your menu? When I spotted this on my friend Drick’s blog I knew it would be a perfect addition to our menu. And was I ever right. This salsa served with warm tortillas chips hits the spot. Perfect for game day, movie night or your next fiesta. This is what Drick had to say about this salsa: There is this bean dip that has haunted me for years, a taste I remember fairly well as a kid while visiting family in Texas. Served warmed just as many restaurants… Read More