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Hibiscus French 75

A Mexican twist on a classic my Hibiscus French 75 is a simply beautiful cocktail made with hibiscus syrup, gin, lemon juice and topped with champagne. I adore hibiscus, it is a flavor I am drawn to season after season. Tart and tangy in my Christmas ponche, sweet and salty in my summer margaritas and sweet and sweeter sprinkled over my desserts. Today I want to share how to make a hibiscus French 75 cocktail that is perfect for Spring. Made with homemade hibiscus cocktail syrup, gin, lemon juice and topped with chilled champagne. The History of the… Read More

Quick and Easy Salsa Verde Shrimp

Quick and easy salsa verde shrimp is a one skillet dinner made with shrimp, salsa verde, onions and cilantro served over rice. I love a quick and easy dinner. This recipe combines the convenience of store-bought salsa verde with succulent shrimp to create a dish that’s not only quick and easy but also bursting with flavor. Salsa verde, a vibrant and tangy green sauce made from tomatillos, chiles, onions, and cilantro, is a versatile sauce that can elevate any dish. One delightful way to utilize store-bought salsa verde is by cooking up this mouthwatering dish of salsa… Read More

Spicy Tuna Salad Sandwiches

My spicy tuna salad sandwiches served on a warm roll recipe is one of my favorite quick lunch or dinner made with canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, celery, jalapenos, and mayonnaise. When you’re pressed for time and need something filling, delicious, and easy to throw together, this is the recipe for you! A classic tuna salad recipe is given a spicy twist made with simple, delicious ingredients. Flaky tuna is mixed with boiled eggs, crisp celery, spicy jalapenos, and a creamy mayonnaise. It’s so easy to make this recipe! Once you drain the tuna, transfer it to a bowl… Read More

Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon

Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon is a delicious one-pan meal made with citrus juices, pickled jalapenos, garlic, honey and Oléico® High Oleic Safflower Oil. This spicy citrus baked salmon recipe is sponsored by Oléico® High Oleic Safflower Oil All recipes, images, and opinions are my own. My spicy citrus baked salmon is moist and flavorful, and it’s what weeknight dinners are all about! Easy to make, made in under 30 minutes and from oven to table. Spicy citrus baked salmon is one of the easiest recipes to make – all you need is a few ingredients, salmon, and green beans…. Read More

Spicy Guava Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Spicy guava baked chicken drumsticks are a quick and easy weeknight meal. My spicy guava baked drumsticks are a snap to make chicken drumsticks are baked with guava juice, pickled jalapenos, garlic, oregano, and onion. My spicy guava baked chicken drumsticks are one of those go-to, no-fail recipes that make dinnertime easy. I ate a lot of baked chicken drumsticks growing up, especially after my mami began working two jobs. She relied on quick and easy recipes that she knew could feed us all and required little to no effort. Baked chicken is comforting, perfect when you need… Read More

Mexican Cookie Bark

My Mexican cookie bark is the sweetest Holiday gift. Made in under 5 minutes Mexican cookie bark only requires 3 ingredients. It’s the perfect edible gift for everyone on your nice list. Today I’m transforming a holiday treat into the tastiest edible gift idea by whipping up holiday bark made from the variety box of Mexican cookies we loved growing up. It’s not only easy to make – it makes the perfect gift for familia, friends and work buddies. I gift bark to my family, my neighbors, tutors, Roy’s Army buddies, and even my dentist. Everyone loves holiday bark…. Read More

Polvorones De Canela

Polvorones de Canela are a delightfully crumbly cookie, rolled in cinnamon powdered sugar. Serve them up during the holidays with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea. Polvorones de canela are also widely made for cookies for weddings, baptisms, family reunions and quinceañeras. The holidays are the best time to give and receive cookies. From orejas to Polvorones De Canela the possibilities are endless. And if you are headed to cookie swaps, these cookies will be perfect for the occasion. Or, if you want to add to your party cookie platter, these are all great choices and will add… Read More

Chocolate Dipped Mexican Sugar Wafer Cookies

Chocolate dipped Mexican Sugar Wafer Cookies is the ultimate edible Christmas gift idea. Made in under 5 minutes and it only requires 3 ingredients. It’s the perfect edible gift for the Holidays. Crunchy wafer cookies filled with delicious cream come in various colors. Sweet, crunchy, and addicting my Abuelita always had these sweet babies on-hand when we visited her in Brownsville, Texas. My favorite are the chocolate ones, but my mami loves the pink ones. Once when enjoying them with her afternoon coffee she told me they were the shade of amor. This little sentiment always stuck with me. Today… Read More