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No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups

Today we’re adding a fun twist on the classic cheesecake by incorporating the flavors of peanut butter cups and serving them in martini glasses for the sweetest surprise. I never need an excuse to spoil mi cariño. I hit the jackpot when I married this man and I plan to spend the rest of my life making sure he knows I adore him. One of his favorite treats are peanut butter cups. Growing up his mom would slide in a pack of peanut butter cups into his lunch once a month. He was always surprised to find them, but… Read More

How to make Lavendar Sugar

I try to make at least one edible gift each year for family and friends. My mami is a rockstar when it comes to gifting homemade edible gifts to her family and friends. Every year she gifts cookies, tamales and blackberry jam to her family and friends. Mine are a little different from my mami’s and usually involved infused tequila or infused vodka. Last year my little gal made homemade sugar scrubs and homemade lip gloss, while I made empanadas. Flavored sugars are easy to make at home and can be used in a multitude of ways. I like to sprinkle my flavored… Read More

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