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Paloma Verde Cazuela Cocktail {A fun twist on the classic paloma}

Paloma Verde Cazuela Cocktail made from honeydew, cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila Blanco and topped with tonic water is a refreshing twist on the classic paloma. My Paloma Verde is a fun twist on the classic paloma. Served in a Cazuela this cocktail is stunning. Fresh melon, cucumber, mint, and lime slices are added to the Cazuela before the tequila is poured in. While the cocktail cools, the tequila slowly breaks down the mint, giving my paloma verde cocktail a hint of freshness. Verde is the Spanish word for green – and boy this paloma verde… Read More

Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Cazuela Cocktail

Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Cazuela Cocktail made from fresh watermelon and cucumber juice, lime juice and tequila Blanco served in a Cazuela is a showstopper, refreshing and simple to whip up for crowd. Y’all I am soaking in every minute of watermelon season here in Texas. August is my favorite month to enjoy watermelons, they are at their peak and the sweetest of the season. My watermelon cucumber margarita Cazuela cocktail is the best way to kick of the weekend. Watermelon cucumber margarita Cazuela cocktail is super easy to make, all you need is a blender, no cocktail shaker… Read More

Blackberry Margarita Sangria Cazuela Cocktail

Blackberry Margarita Sangria Cazuela Cocktail made from fresh blackberries, lemon juice, white wine, tequila topped with lemon-lime soda is the entertaining at its finest. Served in a Cazuela, guest can serve themselves while you sit back, unwind, and enjoy your guests. Y’all nothing beats an evening with great friends, endless chisme and a wonderful cocktail. My blackberry margarita sangria cazuela cocktial is beautifully easy to whip up, can serve a crowd and it is bursting with blackberry flavor. Made with fresh blackberries, white wine, tequila and finished off with lemon-lime soda blackberry margarita sangria is light, refreshing… Read More

Coconut Blackberry Tres Leches Cake

I’m celebrating blackberry season with a stunning coconut blackberry tres leches cake. A box cake mix, soaked in evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and blackberry infused coconut milk takes this tres leches cake to another level. Served garnished with fresh blackberries and shredded coconut my coconut blackberry tres leches taste like summer on a plate. Hola Hola blackberry season! I love you, My mami grew wild blackberries in her backyard, so I grew up eating fresh blackberries straight from the bush. Now when blackberry season rolls around I happily incorporate them in my breakfast pancakes, cocktails, sauces, and… Read More

Baked Cheesy Chorizo con Papa Tostadas

Baked, warm from the oven. My Baked Cheesy Chorizo con papa Tostadas are delicious. Made with a crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, chorizo con papas and queso Oaxaca. Baked then served warm with salsa and radishes these babies hit the spot. Chorizo con Papa Tostadas are the ultimate dinner idea, perfect for a crowd and make a fun mini appetizer. Kids love them, parents love how easy to make and the topping ideas are endless. The star of my baked cheesy chorizo con papa tostadas is the chorizo con papas. Both chorizo and papas are budget… Read More

Strawberry Cucumber Cazuela Cocktail

Strawberry Cucumber Cazuela Cocktail made from fresh strawberry juice, cucumber juice, tequila Blanco and lime juice served in a cazuela is summer entertaining at its best. Y’all the last day of summer is September 22. I plan to soak up every second of summer by serving up beautiful cocktails served in a Cazuela. My strawberry cucumber cazuela cocktail is bright, refreshing and made with tequila Blanco. The beauty of serving cocktails in a cazuela is guests can serve themselves. Imagine this: My strawberry cucumber cazuela cocktail at the center of the table, guacamole, chips and salsa and frosty… Read More

Beef Molcajete {with Veggies} Made on the Grill

A steaming beef molcajete filled with salsa, grilled flank steak, grilled zucchini, green onions, poblanos and panela cheese is a crowd favorite. Perfect for summer entertaining, a beef molcajete is served with plenty of warm tortillas, rice, and beans. Talk about wowing your guests! My beef molcajete presentation alone will have your guests ready to dig in. From grill to table my beef molcajete is the perfect feast to enjoy outside. I’m excited to be partnering with Beef Loving Texans to share a new recipe. Preparation for this recipe begins by creating an easy marinade that will be… Read More

Peach Gelatina {with fresh peach sauce}

Gelatina is a widely popular childhood Mexican dessert. Gelatina can be found in vibrant colors, flavors, colors, and various shapes for every season and holiday. My peach gelatina is made from peach gelatin cubes, combined with a creamy gelatin made with sweetened condensed milk, lemon extract and unflavored gelatin. Drizzled with a fresh peach sauce and diced peaches peach gelatina is the sweetest ending to the day. This recipe was created as part of my partnership with Imperial Sugar. You can find the recipe here. Gelatina is a dessert served at birthday parties, baby showers or any occasion… Read More