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Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa

Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa I posted a photo on instagram recently with a resolution to eat more salsa. What I should have said is, I want to share more salsa recipes with you. I get it you want to mas salsa – I read all of your emails, thank you. And frankly I don’t blame you. Shame on me for not posting more salsas. I mean, what’s a breakfast taco without salsa or migas? Chilaquiles scream for salsa, and don’t even get me started on how perfectly avocado pairs with salsa. Fresh, Spicy, Flavorful Chile de Arbol Salsa Today… Read More

Honey Margarita {The Bertha Cocktail}

I’ve partnered with some of my favorite bloggers to celebrate Margarita Week – click here to see everyone’s creations. ¡Salud! My go-to cocktail will always be the margarita. I simply love how tequila is a wonderful blan canvas to create with and how easily it can meld with different flavors. An addition of fresh fruit juice or vegetable juice is all that is needed to create a delicious margarita every day of the week. Today I want to share with you a creamy honey margarita inspired by the Bertha cocktail. Bar Bertha opened in the late thirties in Taxco, Mexico…. Read More

Quick and Easy Burrito Bowls

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Knorr®. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Quick and Easy Burrito Bowls Are you ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I know I am! The chilly air is gone and the bright and festive days are here to stay! It’s time to enjoy another great South Texas Summer! Cinco de Mayo is a day to observe Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla. The holiday has taken on a new meaning in recent years, with families coming together to celebrate the culture,… Read More

Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes with Fresh Berries

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. Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes with Fresh Berries Springtime is all about trying new things and exploring the world with fresh eyes. Celebrate Spring by creating new memories in the kitchen with your little ones. When I had kids, I knew that I wanted to share my love of cooking with them, and baking was the perfect way to… Read More

Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca

Refreshing Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca My little sister is the ultimate-supermom. Every week she is volunteering, organizing or baking sweet treats for the school that both of her daughters attend. She meticulously plans ahead for each holiday or school function and begins prep for every event weeks in advance. I find it all very exhilarating to watch the planning, prepping, and details that go into every function. She often calls to ask me about a particular recipe that I’ve featured here on Sweet Life, and my opinion on what to serve alongside a dish, or if I have any ideas… Read More

Coconut Orange Frozen Bars

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Nabisco and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Sweet Treats: Delicious Frozen Bars Merienda is a short break in the afternoon set aside to enjoy a snack with family and friends. This break can be taken between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner. Growing up, our preferred to take merienda time after school, which was just a few hours before dinner. All the kids would be home from school by then, and mami and papi were… Read More

Grapefruit Thyme Mocktail

Delicious Grapefruit Thyme Mocktail Did you ever think you would see the day where I posted a mocktail recipe? Me neither, LOL. All joking aside, I always like to have an option for my non-alcoholic buddies. That way, everyone can enjoy a delicious drink! Simply put, a mocktail is a non-alcoholic drink, consisting of a mixture of fruit juice with a splash of bubbles from sparkling soda. This delightful grapefruit thyme mocktail is a wonderful drink to serve for brunch, baby showers and perfect for a lazy Sunday with family and friends. My mami and little sis both loved… Read More

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