A spiked Tea cocktail made with plenty of tequila, fresh lemon juice and Texas tea is the ultimate summer cocktail. Tipsy Texas Tea We Texans love our Tea! My mami made sun tea all throughout the brutal Texas summer months. Sun tea is made by adding tea bags to a glass container. Placed on the porch the warmth of the sun brews the tea, which results in the tastiest tea. I recently hosted a fun facebook live where I shared my Tipsy Texas Tea cocktail. I had so many requests for the recipe that I did a quick photo shoot yesterday. This… Read More
Pan de Campo
A simple bread made of baking powder, flour and shortening pan de campo has become a beloved staple of the Tejano kitchen, traditionally cooked in a Dutch oven. Pan de Campo In 2005 pan de campo was declared the state bread of Texas. Pan de campo also known as “camp bread” or “cowboy bread” originated with the vaqueros of South Texas. The bread baked quickly and was eaten with a heaping spoon of beans or dried meat. The crispy exterior made pan de campo a delicious portable meal while the vaqueros tended cattle on the South Texas… Read More
Hibiscus Martini
Served super chilled and garnished with a candied hibiscus flower, these hibiscus martinis are simply gorgeous! Hibiscus Martini Agua de jamaica (hibiscus cooler) was my favorite drink growing up and the first agua I tried in Mexico as a child. Agua de Jamaica is a dark, ruby red drink that is tart, sweet and super refreshing. It’s served chilled or over ice and is the perfect drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. As a child, I couldn’t get enough of it. And now as an adult, I’m still addicted to the rich, crisp flavor of this… Read More
Coconut Mojito Smoothies
Some days I crave a little mojito with my morning toast. Nothing boozy about this mojito. Today I’m blending up instead of a shaking up fresh coconut mojito smoothies to kick start your day. Coconut Mojito Smoothies This smoothie recipe is super, super easy to make, but results in one of the best smoothies ever – like I make them at least once a week. They are so good. How to Make Coconut Mojito Smoothies To begin you will need: coconut milk, fresh lime juice (I love using key limes), yogurt, plenty of ice and loads of mint… Read More
Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa
This grapefruit salsa made of fresh grapefruit segments, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno and red onion is ready in minutes and is a wonderful entertaining appetizer. Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa Salsa is so easy to make at home. Once you ditch the jarred stuff and taste how good fresh salsa can taste, you will never go back to the jarred salsa again. I love whipping a fresh bowl of salsa when entertaining. Salsa is perfect for entertaining, served with a batch of tortilla chips, a few frosty margaritas y listo! You are set to entertain. Ruby Red Salsa Fresca… Read More
Tex-Mex Chopped Salad with Chipotle Dressing
This is a salad the whole family will love and can be easily customized with different toppings to fit your family’s unique tastes. Fresh & Crisp Tex-Mex Chopped Salad I’m a sucker for fresh, natural ingredients and there’s no better way to enjoy the freshness of summer than with a cold, crisp salad. And you know I like to do things easy. That’s why I’m putting together a great, flavorful chopped salad recipe for you. One that can save you time and is easy for the kiddos to prepare on their own. I remember sitting down at… Read More
Fried Hominy with Cilantro Pepita Pesto
This fried hominy recipe from Southern Living served with a bright cilantro pepita pesto sauce to drizzle over top of the crisp, fried hominy is perfect for entertaining. Fried Hominy with Cilantro Pesto Hominy is one of my favorite ingredients. I remember growing up, my siblings and I always asked for extra hominy in our sopas and stews because we loved the crispness that it would add to any dish. We would plunge the ladle into the menudo pot looking for extra bits of hominy to put in our bowls. Mami knew how much we loved it and always made… Read More
Texas Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Yogurt Glaze
It’s Spring time in Texas and there’s nothing better to celebrate this wonderful weather than a bright, fragrant Lemon Yogurt Cake. Lemon cake is a Texas favorite and one thing you’ll probably find at just about any party. Lemon Yogurt Cake Lemon cake has a long history here in Texas and it was a favorite recipe of Governor Ann Richards, who was known to woo legislators with her delicious baked goods, like jalapeño corn bread and lemon sheet cake. Classic Texas Lemon Sheet Cake with a Twist Today, I’m going to share with you Ann Richards’… Read More
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