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Big Red Cake

A dreamy poke cake featuring a beloved Texas soft drink Big Red is a perfect addition to your summer parties. Big Red Cake Created in Waco, Texas Big Red is a true Texas treat. An Icy cold Big Red it is a welcome remedy for a hot Texas summer day. Sipped with barbacoa on the weekends or churned into ice cream Texans are addicted to Big Red and have been enjoying it since 1937. One of my favorite ways to enjoy big red is baked into a cake. I made this Big Red cake over the holiday season, but never… Read More

Baked Chicken Flautas with Roasted Poblano-Avocado Sauce

Shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas, baked and served with a creamy roasted poblano avocado sauce is nothing short of deliciousness. Baked Chicken Flautas with Roasted Poblano-Avocado Sauce I’m excited to share with you a recipe I enjoy plating up on a busy weeknight that the entire family loves. With a busy family, hectic schedule and endless piles of laundry I’m always on the lookout on ways to save myself time during the week. Lucky me I reside in the beautiful state of Texas where we can grill year round. My wonderful husband fires up the grill pretty much every… Read More

Tipsy Texas Tea

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