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Chipotle Citrus Chicken Fajita Tacos

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with TABASCO® and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Celebrate the End of Summer with a Taco Fiesta! Summer is coming to an end, but here in Texas, we still have plenty of vibrant sunshine to keep us outside and grilling through the Fall. Let me tell you, there’s no bad time for grilling here in Texas. It’s one of the fabulous perks of being a Texan! And here’s another little secret about us Texans…we make the BEST tacos. In my family, we often spend the day grilling a variety… Read More

No Bake Mason Jar Pina Colada Cheesecakes

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Sprouts. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. No Bake Mason Jar Pina Colada Cheesecakes As much I enjoy baking, just the thought of cranking on the oven in the midst of August makes me sweat. With our temps in the 100 degrees I find myself whipping up no-bake desserts. I’m a huge fan of no-bake desserts. First of all they are super easy to make, require absolutely no bake-time and just look at them … they are too cute served in mason… Read More

Mini Mango Pies

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Imperial Sugar. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Mini Mango Pies Para receta en Espanol They say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to mini desserts, pies are always on the top of the list. Mini pies are the perfect end to a meal, topped with a scoop of ice cream. My mini mango pies are made with juicy, ripe mangos all packed into a crumbly, sweet crust. All you need is a cupcake pan and you are… Read More

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad I was recently invited to participate in a cooking demo with the dinner tonight healthy cooking school in partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. The Dinner Tonight program was developed to provide busy families with quick, healthy, cost effective recipes that taste great. Not only does the Dinner Tonight program provide recipes, it also gives you weekly video demonstrations on cooking tips and techniques, nutrition topics, menu planning basics and information on healthy living. The goal for the Dinner Tonight program is to improve the health and wellness of Texans through nutrition education. My demo featured two recipes… Read More

Absolut Mango Cooler

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Absolut Vodka. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Absolut Mango Cooler Growing up, I remember family picnics in the summer. I would run in the grass with my primos while the adults would prepare a delicious feast accompanied by lots of vibrant conversation and laughter. Our family parties would last hours into the night, with plenty of food and drinks for everyone. My tías would always bring treats for us too…sweets, paletas, aguas and plenty of hugs and kisses. My favorite agua… Read More

Peach Bourbon Lemonade

Peach Bourbon Lemonade Ohh hola summer in South Texas, thank you for gracing us with your intense heat and humidity… thank you for gracing us with an endless summer supply of plump blackberries, vibrant watermelons and sweet peaches. I love you Texas …there’s no other place I would rather live. I recently scooped up the prettiest peaches from a roadside stand. I made agua fresca and paletas, but set a few aside for sister time. Sister time is where my sisters hang out, sipping cocktails, enjoying nibbles and catching up. We try to have sister time at least once a… Read More

Guava Baked Drumsticks

Guava Baked Drumsticks I’m all about Sunday family dinners. I live for the downtime of Sunday, no rushing around, no computer work or photos to edit, just sharing a meal with the entire familia. It re-energizes and revitalizes me for the start of a new week. With kids at the table, the menu planning can sometimes be tricky, but not because our kids are picky eaters. The adults prefer their food on the spicier side and the kids are just not having it, so I like to offer at least two main dishes with sides that everyone can enjoy…. Read More

Papaya Rum Punch

Papaya Rum Punch Looking for a vacation in a glass? Well I’ve got you covered. My papaya rum punch is not only refreshing it’s light, fruity and simply beautiful. Made with papaya, orange juice and rum this papaya rum punch will have you feeling tropical any day of the week. Bonus this recipe serves four, so feel free to invite a few friends over for a staycation. Kick back, watch the sunset and sip the day away. ¡Salud!