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

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. Layers of homemade chocolate pudding, slices of concha and bananas are topped with whipped topping. This childhood nostalgic desserts with a twist is perfect for any occasion. This recipe was created as part of my partnership with Imperial Sugar. You can find the recipe here.     I am kicking up a childhood favorite dessert with conchas! Layers of homemade chocolate pudding combined with soft, sweet slices of concha, banana… Read More

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 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

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

Hearty tostadas topped with succulent ancho shredded pork, refried beans and scrambled eggs are the ultimate brunch idea to create at home with the family.      We have been spending more time in the kitchen as a family, trying new recipes, slowing down to bake, and overall, simply spending time reconnecting as we transition into our new normal. I found cooking at home with the kids is so different than cooking for my job as a freelance recipe developer.  When I typically develop a recipe, I am alone in a quiet kitchen as I jot down notes, measure twice,… Read More

Chocolate Sopapillas are the ultimate twist on the classic sopapilla. Today I am sharing how easy it is to make chocolate sopapillas at home featuring Imperial Sugar. Piled high, served warmed, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with plenty of warm dulce de leche my cholate sopapillas hit the spot. This recipe was created as part of my partnership with Imperial Sugar. You can find the recipe here.       Sopapillas are made from a quick bread dough that is fried until nice and puffy. While the sopapilla  dough fries it puffs up and the interior becomes hollow. Sopapillas hail… Read More