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Chipotle-Honey Chorizo and Beef Burgers

Chipotle-Honey Chorizo and Beef Burgers We are serving up game day eats this week. And who doesn’t love a juicy burger? These burgers rock! I have to say they are manly. Huge in fact, but don’t let that stop you ladies they are so worth it! Packed with flavor and a hint of heat these babies make both men & women happy! A thick patty of ground beef with chorizo hide a pocket of cotija cheese. Slather your bun with chipotle-honey sauce then pile high with avocado and grilled onions. What’s not to love? Enjoy! –

Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido An appetizer of melted cheese spiked with tequila and overflowing with chorizo, poblanos and tomato. This gal loves tequila and cheese comes in a close second making queso fundido one of our go to party eats! Serve with a heaping plate of warm corn tortillas or homemade tortillas chips this is a crowd pleaser. Queso fundido, a cold margarita and football. It doesn’t get any better. Enjoy!

Easy Huaraches with Maseca

Huaraches Today we talk game day eats, Huaraches! We are testing recipes for our Super Bowl Fiesta and I knew this was the perfect time to try out huaraches. Huaraches are flattened ovals of masa shaped to resemble the sole of a Huarache (Mexican sandal). Similar to a sope, hauaraches can be served small as an appetizer of made large enough to resemble a pizza. Traditional huaraches are filled with beans and fried until crisp. These huaraches easily come together with the help of Maseca and can be rolled out in any size. Cook over a hot griddle and your set. Topping options are… Read More

Grapefruit Margarita

Grapefruit Margarita Happy Friday! I am excited to share with you a new margarita. Grapefruit! Bursting with tart/sweet flavor grapefruits are one of my favorite fruits. Here in the Rio Grande Valley I snatch these babies up by the 18lb bag for under $6.00. I add them to avocado, salads, oatmeal and even marinades. My girls love adding grapefruit juice in homemade soda (recipe coming soon), but I LOVE them in Margaritas! Ruby Red Grapefruit are vibrant in color and loaded with sweet Texas flavor. If you cannot find ruby reds and are worried about the tart flavor. Add a splash of agave to your juice for sweetness. … Read More

Hominy Quesadillas

Hominy Quesadillas Dinner at our house is major. Breakfast is usually on the go, on the fly. Lunch is usually leftovers, a quick taquito de aguacate (my favorite) or a heaping bowl of oatmeal. But, dinner is another story. This is our time. Time to experiment, try a new recipe or perfect a future recipe that will eventually find its place here. We seem to have all fallen into the ritual of slowing down, unwinding from our day through the kitchen. I have to say it has been a wonderful refuge for our family. This does not mean that every recipe that… Read More

Avocado Dulce de Leche Muffins

Avocado Dulce de Leche Muffins I blame my need to stuff my mouth with these muffins on my mom and older sister. Yes, I am petty. These two people each burned in my soul the love for avocado and dulce de leche. Warm flour tortillas stuffed with thick slices of avocado on my way out the door to school. The simplicity of sliced avocado, little did my mom know she would lead me to crave avocado every day for the rest of my life. Little shops that line the street of my grandma’s house in Mexico was the first time… Read More

Guava Bars

Guava Bars I somehow keep coming back to these bars. I made them once (three years ago) and batch after batch they continue to make their way into my oven. I think it’s the oatmeal crust that I enjoy or maybe it’s the thick slices of guava sandwiched between yummy layers of oatmeal that entice me. No, it must be that everyone loves them.. that’s what it is. Or maybe because they are really.. really easy to make, so easy that I can pop them into the oven before our day begins. Easy with tasty results. Who wouldn’t love this recipe? Enjoy! … Read More

Guava Coconut Cocktail

Guava Coconut Cocktail I am bursting with pride! My little sister has graduated from college and is on her way to making her dreams come true! What a great accomplishment to begin the New Year. I plan on toasting with her when she arrives tomorrow for a short visit! Sometimes life hands you a heavy plate, but with passion, drive and dedication amazing blessings will follow! The flavors of guava and coconut blend together in this festive cocktail bursting with color! Felicidades Hermanita !! Let’s Celebrate!!