Blog - Sweet Life

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

Broccoli & Cheese Rice Casserole Recipe

Broccoli cheese rice casserole is a perfect side dish to any weeknight meal. Popular in the ‘70s, this casserole dish is still beloved after all these years. Today I am excited to partner with Mahatma® Rice to share with you a recipe to enjoy with the whole family. My abuelitos moved from Matamoros, Mexico to Brownsville, Texas in the early ‘70s. They moved into a tiny home with their 5 children and quickly integrated themselves within their new neighborhood. My abuelito would help his neighbor with their car maintenance, or build a fence, while my abuelita had the… Read More

Concha Rice Krispie Treats

Concha Rice Krispie TREATS for the WIN!! Your childhood classic favorite rice krispie treats are made even better by adding Conchas! SI! I love adding conchas to my recipes. I mean conchas make any day sweeter but adding them to classic recipes that I grew up enjoying make me SO happy. In ice cream, milkshakes, cakes and even ice cream sandwiches conchas are the ultimate and I plan to add incorporate them into all my favorite treats! Your childhood classic favorite Rice Krispie treats are made even better by adding Conchas!

Cinnamon Pear Margarita

Cinnamon simple syrup combines with fresh pear juice (or pear nectar), tequila reposado and a splash of lemon juice to create the ultimate cinnamon pear margarita. I am ALL about Fall in Texas. Can you blame me? Our Texas summers are brutal, so any drop in the temperatures has me pulling out all my pretty sweaters and testing recipes with all the yummy flavors of fall. My little gals love pears, so once they hit the produce aisle I’m all over them. Diced into oatmeal, topped with cheese or drizzle with honey – they enjoy pears and I’m… Read More

Creamy Marigold Rice {Day of the Dead}

Creamy baked rice infused with marigolds, also known as the flower of the dead for Day of the Dead, is a tasty way to showcase marigolds and honor our departed loved ones for Día de los Muertos. Today I am excited to partner with Mahatma® Rice to share with you a recipe infused with marigolds that honors my abuelita Cuca. I am lovingly drawn to the aroma of marigolds, they remind me of my abuelita Cuca, who always smelled of fresh-picked flowers and always had a smile for everyone. My passion for cooking stems from my abuelita, who… Read More

Caldo de Res {Verde}

It’s mid-way through Hispanic Heritage Month and the celebration continues. Who am I kidding! We celebrate our Hispanic culture every day, in all the things- especially with our meals. I’m very excited to continue our partnership with Rumba Meats to bring you yet another delicious recipe featuring the Rumba Meats beef hind shank from their product line. And sharing an awesome message about a fantastic partnership with Rumba Meats and USHLI. They are thrilled to announce that Rumba Meats will be sponsoring 25 $1,000 scholarships this year! How amazing right?! As you all know, our Angelica is currently… Read More