Why buy store-bought coffee creamer when you make your own, at home? Better yet add conchas to that Sunday morning creamer and ease into our day on a sweet note with my homemade concha coffee creamer. Coffee just tastes better on Sunday mornings. Lingering around the table, preparing brunch and sipping my coffee is what I live for all week. Every Sunday I like to add a special twist to my coffee, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of cloves, or a shot of liqueur. A few weeks ago, while sitting at the table I dunked my concha… Read More
CONCHA BROWNIES – ONE BOWL BROWNIES
Concha Brownies for the WIN! Fudgy, chewy, chocolaty brownies homemade brownies with Conchas are AMAZING, are ready to bake in under 10 minutes and use just one-bowl. I’m kicking off my TODAS LAS CONCHAS series today with BROWNIES! 14 days of new concha recipes leading up to the sweetest day Valentines Day, featuring our beloved concha. The sweet smell of conchas reminds me of my childhood. Nothing made me happier than walking to the panaderia with my Abuelito to buy pan dulce – the pink ones were my sister’s favorite; I preferred a chocolate concha. They were… Read More
Hibiscus Orejas
Tis’ the Season for delicious Christmas Baking! Orejas made extra special for a holiday with a hint of hibiscus. Orejas, are a traditional treat found in Mexican bakeries. Made with puff pastry orejas (ears) shaped cookies are crispy, sweet and are a family favorite during the holidays. These crispy cookies were the first cookies I made with my mami when I was young. I helped her roll the puff pastry, sprinkle the sugar and cut the cookies. I was so happy when she place the baking sheet on the warming rack. They baked up perfectly… Read More
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
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