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Mango Pecan Tart

Fresh, colorful, and bursting with juicy mango and a nutty pecan this mango pecan tart is a deliciously sweet easy fruit tart that is perfect for Spring & Summer! What better way to finish off an excellent meal than with a stunning mango pecan tart? A perfectly crisp pecan tart topped with lightly sweetened mango filling, then finished off with heavenly diced mangos and pecans for crunch. Festive enough for a holiday party or a summer cookout, this bright and creamy mango pecan tart is a snap to whip up and can easily be made in advance. … Read More

Mexican Chocolate Cheesecake

A silky chocolate cheesecake made with semi-sweet and Mexican chocolate, cream cheese and sour cream is the ultimate sweet treat to enjoy with family and friends. Chocolate lovers just can’t get enough of this Mexican inspired chocolate cheesecake. A chocolatey cheesecake made with semi-sweet chocolate and Abuelita chocolate is creamy, silky, and perfect for a birthday celebration, anniversary, or a Sunday family dinner. A thick, creamy cheesecake paired with a buttery graham cracker crust is a fun twist on the classic cheesecake. This recipe was created as part of my partnership with Imperial Sugar. You can find the… Read More

HIBISCUS BEER

Trying to decide whether to have a beer or a cocktail tonight? Why not have the best of both worlds? My hibiscus beer is tart, smooth, icy cold and hits the spot after a long week. A lime hibiscus simple syrup made with hibiscus is combined with a Mexican lager to create the most refreshing end of the week. Y’all know my love for hibiscus. I’m addicted to these ruby red gems. I usually pair them with tequila or pisco, but today I want to share with you how to pair hibiscus with an icy cold cerveza…. Read More

Concha Banana Chocolate Pudding

The classic banana pudding is given a Latin Twist with the addition of a sweet conchas. A beloved pan dulce the concha takes this banana pudding to the next level. My concha banana chocolate pudding is made of layers of homemade chocolate pudding, slices of concha and bananas then topped with whipped topping. This childhood nostalgic desserts with a twist is perfect for any occasion. I am kicking up a childhood favorite dessert with conchas! Layers of homemade chocolate pudding combined with soft, sweet slices of concha, banana slices and whipped topping take this dessert to the… Read More

No Bake Concha Truffles

No-Bake Concha Truffles are the cutest and tastiest little no-bake treats! Not only are the easy to make they feature CONCHAS! My no bake concha truffles are the ultimate simple treat for a birthday party, holiday party, or an afternoon sweet tooth. They are drool-worthy delicious, require less than five ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes without having to crank on the oven. Conchas! Conchas! Y’all know how much I adore conchas. Soft, billowy, and sweet conchas remind me of my childhood spent in Brownsville, Texas with my Abuelitos. You can read about my sweet… Read More

Ruby Red Grapefruit Tequila Sour

Ruby red grapefruit juice combines with tequila, fresh lemon juice, agave, and egg white to create a luscious, creamy Ruby Red Grapefruit Tequila Sour. A Texas twist on the classic Whiskey sour my Ruby Red Grapefruit Tequila sour is the perfect start to the weekend. It’s the weekend y’all …and I’m shaking up Ruby Red Grapefruit Tequila Sours, swoon! I’m revamping a classic whiskey sour with two of my favorite ingredients today – ruby red grapefruit juice and tequila. My ruby red grapefruit tequila sour is a stunner guys. Briming with sour and creaminess, a whiskey sour is… Read More

Brown Sugar Citrus Carnitas

Carnitas a traditional Mexican dish with a Texas twist can be prepped in under ten minutes and are cooked in the slow cooker. Brown sugar, ruby red grapefruit, and orange juice help to tenderize our carnitas, while oregano, cumin, ground cinnamon and jalapeno give these slow cooked carnitas a burst of flavor. Hello dinner! My brown sugar citrus carnitas are the ultimate slow cooker meal. Pork slow cooked with brown sugar, citrus juices and plenty of slices cooks low and slow producing crazy juicy, fork tender succulent pork. Yay for the slow cooker! I rely heavily on… Read More

Spiced Pear Mezcal Punch

Spiced Pear Mezcal Punch is my new favorite Sunday cocktail. Pear juice, chilled champagne and mezcal are combined with an earthy spiced simple syrup made of piloncillo, cloves, anise, and cinnamon. Sunday brunch at Casita Gris has become a big deal. We are still unpacking, still having minor construction, and still decorating, still hanging art, and STILL tacking my storage connex. Between this, work and homeschool when Sunday arrives, we all look forward to a laid-back day filled with hearty breakfast food, bubbles for me and plenty of fresh fruit. I try to test/tweak a new cocktail to… Read More