Crispy fried pickled jalapeño slices are the perfect taco or nacho garnish. Pickled jalapeño slices are dipped in egg and milk then dredged in cornmeal before being lightly fried.   Kicking up your taco garnish game today with fried pickled jalapeno slices. I topped my brisket taco with them for a bite of crunch. I’m excited to bring you a quick and easy recipe to take your tacos to the next level.  I always have a few cans of pickled jalapenos in my pantry ready for taco night but today I want to share how coating pickled jalapeno slices in… Read More

Cantaloupe Basil Queso Fresco Salsa cantaloupe, red onion, fresh basil, sliced jalapenos, queso fresco and plenty of fresh lime juice is the freshest, tastiest appetizer for all your summer get-togethers.       We are safely moving back to summer entertaining, and I plan to soak in every get-together, every brunch, and every happy hour this summer. Bring on the Cantaloupe Basil Queso Fresco Salsa and cold beers.   Salsa lovers my Cantaloupe Basil Queso Fresco Salsa is a quick and easy recipe you can whip up in no time. Juicy cantaloupe is combined with red onion, fresh basil, sliced… Read More

Orange Jalapeño Margarita, fresh slices of jalapeño, freshly squeezed orange juice, lime juice, tequila and a touch of honey combine to create the perfect cocktail for summer entertaining.     Orange Jalapeño Margaritas are slightly spicy, sweet, and sour and super refreshing over plenty of ice. Made with all fresh ingredients – jalapeños, oranges, limes and honey or agave my orange jalapeño margaritas go down smooth.   To Make Orange Jalapeño Margarita you need 6 Simple Ingredients: Jalapeño – You will need 1 -2 slices for this margarita. If you prefer a milder version, remove seed from slices. Save a… Read More

Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas lightly fried corn tortillas, dipped in a black bean sauce then stuffed with scrambled eggs and served with plenty of salsa and crumbled queso fresco – breakfast comfort food to the max!     A play on the Mexican dish enfrijoladas my Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas are a little bit Mexican, a little bit Tex-Mex.  just like me.    Canned black beans are seasoned with onions and garlic then blended into a creamy sauce that we dip our lightly fried corn tortillas in before stuffing them with scrambled eggs.   Topped with cheese and baked until… Read More

Skip the greasy mess and bake these puff pastry churros rather than frying them in oil. The easiest twist on the classic Mexican churro puff pastry baked churros are lightly brushed with vanilla butter and dusted in cinnamon-sugar.       My baked churros are so easy to make and require no frying! Flaky, tender baked churros taste just as good as a fried churro but are healthier and easier to make and you don’t have to worry about frying in hot oil! I have no want to fry anything during the Texas summer months. Bring on the baked goods…. Read More