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Hibiscus Pickled Red Onions

A tangy twist on pickled red onions hibiscus pickled red onions made with red onion, vinegar, sugar, and hibiscus add a pop of flavor to tacos, tostadas, or nachos. Hibiscus pickled red onions make me happy, tangy, vibrant, crunchy they add a little burst of flavor to my dishes. I top my fajita tacos with them, over ground beef tostadas and pile them high on my oven baked nachos. They are so good. One day I decided to add a handful of dried hibiscus flowers to the mix and Holy yumminess. Hibiscus adds another dimension of… Read More

Strawberry Caipirinha

Strawberry Caipirinha made with strawberries, lime, sugar and cachaca is a simply stunning cocktail. Simplicity at its best the caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail made with cachaca is about to become your new favorite cocktail. My strawberry Caipirinha (pronounced kai-purr-REEN-yah) is made by muddling limes, strawberries with sugar and topped with cachaca. Made directly in a cocktail shaker then strained into a glass the strawberries tint our cocktail while adding sweetness. WHAT IS CACHACA? Cachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sah) Brazil national spirit, cachaça is made from freshly pressed sugar cane juice. Cachaca is produced exclusively in Brazil with… Read More

Chicken Poblano Tortilla Soup

Chicken poblano tortilla soup seasoned with poblano, onion, carrot, onions, and tomatoes can be made in under 30 minutes with the help of a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Topped with crispy fried tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and lime chicken poblano tortilla soup hits the spot. Hace frio y’all. Gimme me all the sopa, sopita and caldo. Nothing warms you quicker than a steaming bowl of soup and ready to ladle, top in under 30 minutes. Count me in. INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THS RECIPE olive oil onion carrot poblano pepper chicken broth salt black pepper diced… Read More

Concha Icebox Cake {No Bake Dessert}

Concha Icebox Cake made with diced conchas, layered with freshly whipped cream and strawberries is the ultimate no bake dessert. Y’all know I love conchas. Sweet, tender, flaky conchas is one of my one favorite pieces of pan dulce. Y’all also know I love transforming conchas into easy desserts. so.much.fun. My concha icebox cake made with diced conchas, whipped cream and strawberries is the perfect for celebrating Día de Amor, but also makes for a wonderful birthday celebration or Sunday dinner dessert. The beauty of this concha icebox cake is that is a no bake dessert, no… Read More

Hibiscus Salty Dog Cocktail

Hibiscus Salty Dog made ruby red grapefruit juice, hibiscus agua fresca, and vodka served over ice in a salt rim glass showcases the beauty that is the ruby red grapefruit. My hibiscus salty dog gives this classic cocktail a Texas twist. It’s ruby red grapefruit season y’all, My hibiscus salty dog is brimming with ruby red goodness. Ruby reds are at their peak January and February – and February is National grapefruit month, so do yourself a favor and scoop these babies up. Loads of Vitamin C & A, an excellent source of fiber consider my hibiscus… Read More

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