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Guava Lavender Lemonade

Guava Lavender Lemonade made with dried lavender, guavas, and lemon juice is a refreshing afternoon sipper. I adore guavas. My Abuelito Angel had a guava tree in his backyard. He would pick/eat them straight from the tree. When we hugged him, he smelled of guavas. Guavas remind me of him and I always find a way to incorporate them into my dishes. From cocktails to main dishes, desserts guavas remind me of summer days at my Abuelito’s house. I may be biased but this guava lavender lemonade is amazing. Made from dried lavender, fresh guavas, lemon… Read More

Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice

Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice is a one pan dinner delight. Chicken, rice, bell pepper and onion seasoned with cumin, oregano and lime juice ready in under 30 minutes is my idea of the perfect meal. Hello Fajitas, te adoro. I mean c’mon I’m a Texas gal Y’all know nothing makes us happier than a pile of sizzling fajitas, served with plenty of salsa, guacamole and warm tortillas. Pero on a busy day when I crave fajitas, I turn to this quick and easy skillet chicken fajita rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, one pan, from oven to… Read More

Slow Cooker Horchata Latte

A creamy horchata based latte made in the slow cooker is the ultimate Sunday brunch sipper. Slow cooker horchata latte made with horchata, cinnamon sticks, and espresso powder cooked low and slow in the slow cooker. Served warm topped with cinnamon whipped topping is creamy, dreamy and perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch. When we lived in San Antonio going out for Sunday brunch was something we all looked forward to each week. We were able to support a small business, enjoy an amazing meal and spend a few hours lazily at the table chatting about our week…. Read More

Sparkling Ruby Red Tequila Gimlet

A twist on a classic a sparkling ruby red tequila gimlet showcases the beloved Texas ruby red grapefruit. Fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, mint simple syrup, tequila blanco and prosecco create a simply sweet twist on the traditional gimlet. Gimlets are my jam during citrus season. Texas citrus is at its peak, giving me endless possibilities to enjoy gimlets. My sparkling ruby red tequila gimlet is far from traditional, but wowie is she refreshing. The beauty of my sparkling ruby red tequila gimlet is the mint infused simple syrup. A simple syrup is 1 part sugar + 1… Read More

Tacos de Rajas de Poblano con Elote y Crema

Tacos de Rajas de Poblano con Elote y Crema. Creamy rajas de poblano con elote served warm in a tortilla make a delicious meatless weeknight meal. Roasted poblanos sliced into strips and sauteed with onions, garlic, corn and Mexican crema. Rajas! Rajas! Rajas! My ultimate taco order after I may have stayed out too late, and maybe possibly consumed one too many margaritas. Gimme all the Tacos de Rajas de Poblano con Elote y Crema. A warm taco de rajas con elote hits the spot. A creamy mixture of sliced roasted poblanos, onions, garlic, corn, and Mexican crema wrapped in… Read More

Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de Reyes or Three Kings Bread is a traditional bread enjoyed by Christians to commemorate El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos or Three Kings’ Day. A rosca is baked to honor the day the Three Kings visited the newborn Jesus, and officially ends the holiday season in Mexico. Family and friends gather to celebrate and feasting on ‘Rosca’ is the highlight. The signature sweet soft bread, which is shaped like a ring. Shaped into a ring it represents the king’s crown and God’s eternal love. The bejeweled-looking bread is meant to symbolize the gifts given to… Read More

Homemade Rompope

Rompope is the Mexican version of eggnog, spiked with rum. This creamy egg-based drink is often served during the Christmas season for Las Posadas. My mom loves Rompope and always made sure to purchase extra bottles for the Holiday season with every trip we made to Mexico. Mi Abuelita loves to sip Rompope on chilly evenings spent chatting on her porch. It never feels quite like Christmas until we have our first sip of Rompope. Have you ever made homemade Rompope? It’s much easier than you think. Made with almonds, sugar, milk, cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, vanilla… Read More

Homemade Cranberry Cocktail Syrup

Homemade cranberry syrup made of fresh cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice is the merriest of gifts for cocktail lovers. I am gifting the gift of booziness this year. My homemade cranberry cocktail syrup is the ultimate gift for the cocktail shakers in your life. Homemade cranberry cocktail syrup is not only soooo easy to make. You can literally make todas las cocktails with it. From margaritas to martinis to mimosas my homemade cranberry cocktail syrup has got ya covered. I shared how to make homemade hibiscus cinnamon cocktail syrup, then how to infuse vodka. Today I’m excited… Read More