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Pasilla Short Ribs

Tender short ribs grilled with a pasilla rub are the ultimate Sunday dinner. A pasilla dry rub made with dried pasilla chiles, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic, and onion powder is rubbed on short ribs before grilling. I’m excited to team up with Beef Loving Texas to share with you an amazing new grilling recipe. Short ribs are one of my favorite cuts of beef to grill. They are relatively inexpensive. My local grocery store sells short ribs in value packs, which I love for entertaining. You will always find them stashed in my freezer for weekend grilling…. Read More

How to Make Tepache at Home

Tepache made from the rind and peel of pineapples is a fermented beverage that comes from Jalisco, Mexico. Sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon and served cold Tepache is light, sweet and can easily made at home. Tepache is a refreshing summer favorite form the state of Jalisco, Mexico. A fermented beverage made from pineapple skins, brown sugar and cinnamon tepache is a perfect addition to your summer fiestas that you can easily make at home. Nothing screams summer at out house like Tepache. Texas is known for its brutal summer months, – temperatures in the 100s with… Read More

Cast Iron Skillet Steaks with Salsa Macha

Salsa Macha drizzled over steaks cooked in a cast iron skillet is the ultimate date night at home. Salsa macha is a delicious, rich salsa made from three types of Mexican dried chiles, onions, garlic, and peanuts. Blended with vinegar and seasoned with oregano salsa macha is simply irresistible. Date night at home is the perfect opportunity to bust out your trusty cast iron skillet and give my salsa macha recipe a try. Salsa macha is a rich, chile based salsa that can be served with steaks, breakfast tacos or even better with a pile of… Read More

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