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Apricot Horchata {Made with Dried Apricots}

A delicious twist on the traditional horchata apricot horchata made with dried apricots, rice, cinnamon and vanilla is delicious. This apricot horchata is a huge hit at Casita Gris, we simply love it! Creamy served over ice we make apricot horchata often for dinner, on the weekends or for family dinners. Sometimes we add coconut to the mix, pumpkin puree works beautifully, and strawberries are a summer favorite. Today I want to share a delicious spin to horchata using dried apricots. Dried apricots add a touch of sweetness to the horchata and adds a punch to the… Read More

Apple Dulce de Leche Bread {An Easy Quick Bread Recipe}

A quick and easy Apple Bread recipe that’s loaded with apples and dulce de leche. Spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar this apple dulce de leche bread is perfect for fall! Dulce de leche pairs perfectly with apples and, combined, both delicious ingredients make up a wonderful quick bread. I love quick breads. They are easy to make, usually one bowl baking and are perfect for gifting, the holiday season and travels well. The name “quick bread” comes from the fact that the batter can be baked immediately and does not require yeast or rising time. Quick… Read More

Ground Beef Gorditas

Tender homemade beef gorditas stuffed with a flavorful ground beef made with onion, tomato, garlic, serrano chile and plenty of spices. Beef gorditas remind me of my Mami. Warm masa cooked over a comal, stuffed with ground beef was her go-to after Sunday Mass. My Mami would make a huge tray of gorditas on Sunday after church. Warm off the comal, she was a pro at slicing the gordita while still warm. She would stuff them with ground beef, lettuce and tomato and serve them with plenty of salsa. To this day if she asks me what I… Read More

Hibiscus Limeade

Hibiscus Limeade is delicious and refreshing and SO easy to make. Made with dried hibiscus flowers, Imperial sugar, and lime juice hibiscus limeade pairs perfectly with my beloved Mexican dishes. Y’all know my love for hibiscus. I usually pair hibiscus with tequila or pisco, but today I want to share with you how to pair hibiscus with fresh lime juice to create a wonderful hibiscus limeade. This recipe was created as part of my partnership with Imperial Sugar. You can find the recipe here. Have you tried hibiscus yet? I absolutely love hibiscus, and feature it… Read More

Hibiscus Slow Cooker Brisket

Fork tender hibiscus infused brisket made in the slow cooker packs a punch. Flavorful, tender, and perfect when wrapped in a warm tortilla. My hibiscus brisket is hands down my new favorite slow cooker recipe. Y’all Y’all Hibiscus and brisket are a match made in heaven, who knew? Me muero with excitement to share this new recipe with you in collaboration with my amigos over at Beef Loving Texans. Hibiscus infused brisket made in the slow cooker with onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, piloncillo, tomato paste, and beef broth is one the easiest recipes I have ever developed,… Read More

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