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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

Cinnamon-Pomegranate Margarita

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with thebar.com. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Cinnamon-Pomegranate Margarita Hey I heard it was National Margarita day! Time to celebrate, vamos! To celebrate this fabulous day, which I personally believe should run the entire month I’m sharing with you one of the easiest, yummiest margarita I’ve made to date.  When the fine people over at thebar.com asked me to share a margarita recipe I quickly reached for my bottle of Peligroso tequila and started shaking. Peligroso Tequila, a splash of pomegranate… Read More

Hibiscus Strawberry Gin Cocktail

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with thebar.com with Tanqueray Gin. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Hibiscus Strawberry Gin Cocktail I am so into gin at the moment. Gimlets-Ramos Gin Fizz-Slings-Gin & Tonics-Martinis I love them all. I plan to serve a few gin cocktails this Valentine’s Day weekend and re-introduce my gal pals to the wonders of gin. Sadly most of my amigas are not the biggest fans of gin, but I think this cocktail will change their minds. Vibrant, refreshing and fizzy – This cocktail is sure… Read More

CHICKEN TACOS TWO WAYS

This recipe was featured on mamiverse.com in 2013. CHICKEN TACOS TWO WAYS I enjoy hosting Sunday family dinner. The entire familia together enjoying a meal. But of course when the family gets together there is sure to be trouble…food choices. Like with any gathering I host there must be choices, everyone must be satisfied and leave my home with a full, happy belly. My sister hates tomatillos, my niece can’t stand the site of chipotles and papi, well papi likes it all. He’s easy. And with so many kiddos at our table, many Sundays the easiest way to go is tacos! All the kids love… Read More