Blog - Sweet Life

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

Yellow Watermelon Lemonade {made with Texas Watermelon}

Yellow Watermelon Lemonade is delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day. Made with yellow watermelon, fresh lemon juice and salt quickly blended in a blender yellow watermelon lemonade is the perfect weekend sipper. Summer in Texas calls for plenty of icy cold Yellow Watermelon Lemonade Y’all! Have you tried yellow watermelon yet? I absolutely love yellow watermelon. I look forward to these sweet gems all year. Made in the blender my yellow watermelon lemonade is a snap to make. I blend a double batch, pour into a pitcher and place in the fridge. Served over ice –… Read More

Carne Asada Chilaquiles Verdes {Tips and Tricks!}

Carne Asada Chilaquiles Verdes with crispy corn tortillas swimming in a rich salsa verde and topped with carne asada along with plenty of delicious garnishes is the ultimate breakfast, brunch, or dinner dish. Chilaquiles! Chilaquiles! A beloved Mexican dish consisting of lightly fried corn tortillas simmered in a flavorful sauce. Served for breakfast with eggs, a quick lunch or with a side of refried beans for dinner chilaquiles is one of the most versatile dishes. The beauty of chilaquiles is they are completely customizable to any occasion or a wonderful way to use up leftovers. Beef fajitas… Read More

Mango Coconut Paleta Mocktail

These Mango Coconut Paleta Mocktail might be my go-to summer treat! Made with only two ingredients La Michoacana mango paletas and coconut sparkling water they are a breeze to whip up. My mango Coconut Paleta Mocktail is so good, and they are perfect for serving at any summer fiesta you are planning this summer. Pool party, an asada, birthday, or just for cooling off on a hot Saturday afternoon! I’m excited to partner with La Michoacana to share a fun mocktail. Plus, they are a breeze to whip up and you do not need any ice! Gimme ALL… Read More