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Christmas Eve Rice Salad

A vibrant, cold rice salad bursting with the colors and flavors of Christmas—inspired by the ensalada de Nochebuena made with roasted beets, orange, apples, pomegranate seeds and pepitas served on Christmas Eve, my Christmas Eve rice salad is a delicious festive touch I hope you add to your holiday table this year. Today I am excited to partner with Mahatma Rice to share with you another tasty recipe made with rice. In Spanish, Nochebuena means “good night.” In the month of December, Nochebuena for Latinos becomes a celebratory part of the Christmas holiday. Nochebuena takes place on Christmas… Read More

The Easiest Homemade Pumpkin Horchata

Homemade pumpkin Horchata is a creamy, pumpkin agua fresca made with rice, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Serve warm or chilled, my pumpkin horchata is not only the easiest to make it also makes for a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table. PUMPKIN HORCHATA GUYS!!! ‘Tis the season for sipping, spending time with family and everything pumpkin, yum! Today I want to share with you how easy it is to make pumpkin horchata at home, just in time for Thanksgiving. Horchata is a Mexican agua fresca drink made by blending rice, cinnamon, and sugar. Horchata… Read More

Pumpkin Margaritas Two Ways

A delicious pumpkin margarita made with fresh pumpkin puree or store-bought pumpkin puree is the ultimate Thanksgiving margarita. Nothing makes me more excited than the Holidays! The Thanksgiving countdown has begun!! Are you excited? I know I am. Thanksgiving, after all, is a day dedicated to stuffing your face with glorious food. Delicious food, family time and lounging on the sofa sipping an amazing margarita. Now that’s what I call a good time! I’ll be whipping up pumpkin empanadas, so I’ll have plenty of pumpkin puree on-hand to make plenty of pumpkin margaritas for… Read More

Easy Key Lime Cake with Pepitas

This key lime pepita cake is definitely making an appearance on my Thanksgiving table as it a breeze to whip up and everyone loves it. Bursting with key lime goodness and toasted pepitas this key lime pepita cake is simply delicious. Guys! Thanksgiving is almost upon us! My entire family is heading our way and I am in full Thanksgiving prep mode. With work & homeschool, this gal needs a few weeks to prep. I’ve begun by cleaning the guest bedroom, gutting the garage and packing away my Día de Los Muertos altar. … Read More

Warm Poblano Corn Salsa

A warm skillet salsa made with poblanos, corn, and jalapenos is the ultimate stovetop to table appetizer for weekday entertaining or even better on movie night. Guys! Warm salsa is where it’s at. I love making salsa at home, nothing beats a freshly made salsa at the table to drizzle over your tacos or with warm tortilla chips. My girls always request salsa for our movie nights which I am happy to accommodate. Served with a pile of tortilla chips and a margarita – happy mom. This warm poblano corn salsa is… Read More

Poblano Pinto Beans

Pinto beans simmered with poblanos, onions, and oregano are the quickest, easiest and tastiest side dish for weeknight meals. The smell of beans simmering on the stove is one of my most cherished childhood memories. Not matter what was going on in school. Once I walked through the door, smelled the heavenly smell of frijoles – all was good in the world. Mami would be in the kitchen stirring, seasoning our dinner for the evening. She grew up in a large family, her being the oldest she was always in charge of helping her mami… Read More

Quick and Easy Mole for Día de Los Muertos

Mole is a rich, dark complex sauce made with chile peppers, chocolate and many more ingredients served during Día de Los Muertos. Today I am sharing a quick and easy mole recipe that you can make any day of the week, but this simplified version doesn’t skimp on flavor. My Quick and Easy MOLE for Día de Los Muertos is rich, savory, delicious sauce. Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a day of remembrance celebrated with sugar skulls, marigolds, sharing memories our of loved who have passed and Comida. During the month leading up… Read More

What are Marigolds & Easy Ways to Cook with Marigolds

Marigold – Cempasuchitl, the Aztec term for “marigolds,” – aroma helps lure a spirit back from the land of the dead on Dia de Los Muertos is also an ornamental flower with countless skin cosmetic benefits that are great for cooking and drinking! What are Marigolds Marigold the beautiful golden or orange color flower that’s not just pretty to look at but also known for its benefits in the garden as a repellent to unwanted bugs. Additionally, marigold is also used in countless cosmetics as an ointment for its skin benefits and as a perfume… Read More