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Confetti Cookies

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with La Lechera.  As a member of the La Lechera Team I am happily spreading the word about La Lechera. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes.  Confetti Cookies Inspired by Cascarones Cascarones are a huge part of our Easter traditions here in South Texas. Much like American Easter eggs, cascarones are eggs that are dyed in vibrant colors and decorated in a variety of styles. While American Easter eggs are boiled, cooled, decorated, and then eaten fully cooked, Cascarones are made using only… Read More

Tipsy Carrot Gin Cocktail

Tipsy Carrot Gin Cocktail I’m in the midst of prepping for Easter. I need to finish filling the plastic decorative eggs with candy, bake a cake and make more cascarones. There is confetti everywhere – send help. Easter snuck up on me this year, but I cannot complain the weather is gorgeous, the family is excited and there are dozens and dozens of eggs to hide. Before I head into the kitchen I want to share with you what I am currently sipping on. I spotted this tipsy carrot cocktail in the Rachael ray magazine and instantly made a mental… Read More

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Lemon Salsa Verde

Fresh Caught Shrimp in South Texas My youngest loves shrimp, she simply adores it.  If we decide to go out for dinner, the first thing she does is quickly scan the menu for shrimp.  Whether it’s served over pasta, grilled, fried or in ceviche, she can’t get enough of it. She’s a true South Texan that one – born and raised near the gulf, where the shrimp is extraordinary.  I can’t say I blame her. Juicy, plump, fresh caught shrimp are sold every morning near the harbor. Mami and I head down to the harbor every few weeks, carrying our… Read More

Chocolate Chunk–Pumpkin Seed Cookies

Chocolate Chunk–Pumpkin Seed Cookies I have a running list of recipes I want to try and these bad boys have been calling my name.  I adore pepitas, but add chocolate to the mix and this girl is all over it. These chocolate chip pumpkin seed cookies are from Bon Appétit Magazine. When I find a recipe I want to try, I search it online, review the recipe and read the comments to see how many people enjoyed them, edited the recipe or gave it two thumbs down. One of the comments read “Pumpkin seeds, a food trend that must die…. Read More

Hibiscus Jam Cocktail

Hibiscus Jam Cocktail Last year, I read an article on “Why you should be adding jam to your cocktails,” and it instantly made me want to make homemade jam. I mean, what kind of #cocktailgal am I if I don’t make my own jam to add to my cocktails? Turns out, I’m not very good at making jam. I spent two entire days tweaking, testing and playing around with a homemade hibiscus jam recipe that never quite turned out the way I hoped it would. I also didn’t want to upload a recipe that I wasn’t sure of or proud… Read More

Spicy Avocado Hummus

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with HEB to celebrate the #TexFest. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new recipe.  Spicy Avocado Hummus Hummus has to be one of my favorite snack foods during a busy week or lazy weekend. Creamy, light plus it’s a snap to make. With a few simple igredients you can whip up homemade hummus in no time. I enjoy adding avocado to my hummus to make avocado hummus, but today I want to add a bit of spice to this creamy delight. When HEB asked… Read More

Carrot Tres Leches Cake

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with La Lechera.  As a member of the La Lechera Team I am happily spreading the word about La Lechera. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes.  Celebrating Easter with Tres Leches & La Lechera Spring is here and that means that Easter is on the way.  With it, comes the abundance of sunshine and cool breezes, and lots of outdoor parties with delicious treats and desserts. As a mami, Easter is one of my favorite holidays, as it is packed with wonderful memories,… Read More