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Tamarind Chipotle Margarita

Happy NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY! Hands down one of my favorite days of the year. Y’all know my adoration for tequila y margaritas? After all, I have an entire page dedicated to this wonderful cocktail – Margaritas for everyone! I’m excited to partner with Tequila Cazadores today to share with you a delightfully spicy-sweet margarita. This tamarind chipotle margarita is the epitome of how using fresh ingredients paired with a fabulous tequila together creates an amazing cocktail. For this margarita, I used Tequila Cazadores Blanco. Tequila Cazadores Blanco goes straight from distillation to the bottle. Bottled after distillation to preserve… Read More

Quick & Easy Tequila Carne Asada

Carne asada is grilled thin slices of meat, which can be marinated in fresh citrus juices or simply seasoned with salt and pepper. Quickly grilled and typically used for tacos, burritos, nachos or served with rice and beans Carne asada is perfect for a family meal, fiesta or for company. Carne asada was the first recipe I attempted on the grill. Worried I would set the neighborhood on fire I began small, familiar recipe I knew I could accomplish. I had seen my papi grill carne asada numerous times over the years for family & friends, fiestas and on weeknds he did… Read More

King Ranch Casserole

The Texas holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without a hearty King Ranch Casserole. King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a cozy, cheesy casserole made with layers of shredded chicken, tortillas, and cheese. Served warm this cheesy casserole is comfort at its best. I’m excited to partner with Jennie-O bring you this favorite Texas Holiday recipe with a tasty twist. When it comes to Holiday entertaining Texas keep is simple and comforting. We would rather spend time with our family and friends then hours in the kitchen, especially after a busy day. At during the holiday season, I find… Read More

Ponche Navideño Margarita

Ponche Navideño is a warm punch served throughout the Holiday season in Mexico. Made with tejocotes or crab apples, guavas and spiced with prunes, piloncillo, canela and served punch bowl style for guests to serve themselves. Today I’m transforming the ponche navideño into a margarita, that is perfect for your holiday parties or tamalada. I served my ponche navideño margarita at my tamalada with La Michoacana Meat Market and boy was it a hit. If you caught my Instagram stories you noticed I served it in a cazuela. I love serving cocktails in beautiful cazuelas de barro. The presentation… Read More

Tamalada con La Michoacana – Homemade Pork Tamales

I recently hosted a tamalada at my house with my friends over at La Michoacana Meat Market. It was an evening of great food, tamales tips & tricks, and an amazing cocktail. Today I’m excited to share with you a recap of the evening, along with the pork tamale recipe I shared. My daughter recently moved to San Antonio to attend the Culinary Institute of America. As soon as she found her new place, unpacked her stuff and stocked her kitchen I knew I wanted to host a few events here with my with my San Antonio amgios. When… Read More

Mexican Christmas Punch

A Mexican Christmas punch flavored with the goodness of Lipton® Green Tea, fresh fruit and cinnamon will be a beautiful addition to your holiday table. I’m excited to partner with Logra Mas Con Tu Cocina to bring you an exciting new recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate. Tis the season for holiday parties, spending time with loved ones, tamales and plenty of ponche. As soon as there is a crisp chill in the air, I crave a steamy mug of ponche. Nothing gets me in to the holiday spirit than a steamy mug of ponche. A… Read More

Turkey Sausage Chile con Queso

The Texas holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without Queso. Served warm with a pile of crispy tortilla chips, it is so good! I’m excited to partner with Jennie-O bring you an amazing Holiday recipe. Queso is my most requested item for holiday parties. My guests love it, it makes for the ultimate holiday food, queso goes perfectly with an icy cold margarita and the variations are endless. Winning, I love making queso because it’s a snap to whip up, can feed a crowd which I love, because at the holidays nothing makes me happier than a full-house… Read More

Hibiscus Cherry Moon Milk

This Hibiscus Cherry Moon Milk is spiced with hibiscus, tart cherry juice, honey, and turmeric. A comforting moon milk is the perfect go-to-sleep remedy during the Holiday rush. I’m excited to partner with The National Hispanic Milk Life to bring you this Holiday recipe. When I was little and had trouble sleeping my mami would make me drink a cup of warm milk to help me sleep. One sip and I was wrapped in comfort. The warmth seemed to slowly spread its way through my whole body, creating a cozy and dreamy feeling. Now as an adult,… Read More