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How to Make Tamales de Frijol

It doesn’t feel like Christmas until the Tamales de Frijol hit the Comal. Growing up Mami always made a small pot of tamales de frijol for us kids at her tamalada. Straight from the pot, warm with a sprinkle of salt – delicious. These are some of my most cherished memories. Sharing the gift of tamales is a precious gift from my Abuelita and Mami I will always cherish. They lovingly shared with me at an early age how to make tamales, but it was so much more. They shared their time, patience, love and most… Read More

How to Make Pozole Blanco

Pozole Blanco, slowly simmered pork cooked until fork-tender with onions, garlic, bay leaves, Juanita’s Mexican Style Hominy and served warm with plenty of garnishes. I’m excited to collaborate with Juanita’s today to share my tasty Pozole Blanco recipe. This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Juanita’s Foods The holidays are upon us and I cannot think of anywhere I’d rather be than in the kitchen cooking for my familia. Cooking cherished family recipes during the holidays is a fun way to slow down, reconnect with my family while… Read More

How to Prep Masa for Making Tamales

I’m hosted our annual tamalada this weekend. It was SO much fun! It’s my favorite family event of the year. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my entire Familia together, making tamales. My Abuelita would be so proud we are carrying on this beloved tradition. Have you attempted making homemade tamales at home? Are you intimated by the process? Don’t be. I’m here to help. Let’s work on prepping the fluffy, delicious masa that will hold you filling. What is Masa? Masa translates to dough, masa is used to make much more than tamales, it’s a powerhouse… Read More

Guava Cazuela Margaritas

A fragrant guava margarita served in mini cazuelas de barro is the perfect addition to your Holiday parties. What’s a tamalada without a great cocktail? Our tamalada is this weekend – the masa is prepped, the husks are soaking and I am so excited to Welcome the entire familia to our home. Every year I set up a Christmas Bar. Last year I served ponche margaritas, this year I am serving guava margaritas. My Abuelito loved guavas, he had a guava tree in his backyard. He cared for the guava tree with a sweet tenderness that always… Read More

Beef Pozole Rojo

‘Tis the season for family, friends, Christmas lights, tamales and pozole y’all! Today I’m excited to collaborate with Beef Loving Texans on behalf of the Beef Checkoff to share with you an amazing recipe for Beef Pozole Rojo. I’m gearing up for my annual tamalada. A tamalada is a tamale-making party where family and friends gather to make dozens and dozens of tamales for the holiday season. My Abuelita hosted us growing up, then my mami took over the event and now I have the honor to host this fun event. From start to finish, a tamalada… Read More

How To Prep Corn Husks for Making Tamales

I’m hosting our annual tamalada this weekend. I am so excited! It’s my favorite family event of the year. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my entire Familia together, making tamales. My Abuelita would be so proud we are carrying on this beloved tradition. Have you attempted making homemade tamales at home? Are you intimated by the process? Don’t be. I’m here to help. Let’s start off by prepping the corn husks that we will use to wrap our tamales. What are Corn husks? Corn husks are the outer covering of an ear of corn. They… Read More

Ancho-Guajillo Short Rib Chili

When the temperatures drop us, Texans rejoice. Can you blame us?! Our summers are brutal so any drop in the temperatures make us super happy! Outdoor meals with friends, caldito on the weekdays and chili on the weekends. Fall is a wonderful time of the year here in Texas. I’m excited to team up with Red Gold Tomatoes® to share with you a smoky chili that is a true fall favorite at mi casita. Sundays for our family are all about family time and cooking. It’s the day of the week where we can unwind and cook together as a… Read More

Pumpkin Sopapilla Bars

Pumpkin Sopapilla Bars, inspired by the Mexican dessert called sopapilla from Pancho’s in Corpus Christi Texas, have a sweet, creamy cheesecake filling, pumpkin puree all topped with pumpkin-pie dusted crescent crust. Crispy fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar served warm with honey sopapillas are mi carino’s favorite dessert. As a kid, his parents would take him to a local restaurant called Pancho’s. Pancho’s served an array of Tex-Mex dishes from crispy tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas, buffet-style. At every table, there was a tri-colored flag featuring the colors of Mexico, that customers would raise to request a refill. Pancho’s… Read More