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No-Bake Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes

No-Bake Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecakes Several years ago I stumbled upon a recipe for no-bake cheesecakes. I whipped up a batch for Sunday family dinner and my familia loved them. I have been making them ever since with a few tweaks. The cheesecake filling is a mixture of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract. The ingredients are beaten together until smooth and silky then spooned into tart shells. An easy recipe that scores huge points for yumminess these no-bake dulce de leche cheesecakes are great for family gatherings or entertaining at home. I topped mine… Read More

Quick and Easy Garbanzo Soup

Quick and Easy Garbanzo Soup Fall is in full swing, which means one thing — soup season! Caldo de pollo, caldo de res are a few of my favorites, but I also like to I like to beef up my soups using beans, lentils, quinoa or garbanzo beans. I keep my pantry stocked with garbanzo beans to add to my salads, soups, purees or to stuff my chiles with. This quick and easy garbanzo soup features garbanzo beans as the main protein, but they also add texture and help to thicken the broth. Pasta adds another layer of texture while adding a boost of… Read More

Dia de los Muertos Martini (Marigold Martini)

Dia de los Muertos Martini (Marigold Martini) Mi abuelita was a classy, loving, wonderful woman. She always dressed to impress with her crisp pencil skirts, silk beautiful blouses, perfectly shined patent heels that matched her accessories. Pure elegance. She smelled of fresh picked flowers and always had a smile for everyone. Her home was always tidy and you could always find a pitcher of fresh lemonade in the fridge. She was cool, calm and gentle. My abuelito adored her… my mami looked up to her… I simply loved her. She left this earth three weeks ago to be with her… Read More

Tamarind Cinnamon Whiskey Smash

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cost Plus World Market. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new cocktails. Tamarind Cinnamon Whiskey Smash A cross between a mint julep and a Whiskey Sour, a Whiskey Smash is both refreshing and a great way to introduce your friends to the wonderful spirit of whiskey. What I adore about the Whiskey Smash—besides how easy it is to make—is that it can be easily adapted for the season or occasion. I always get plenty of “Ohhhs” and “Ahhhs” when I present my dinner guest… Read More

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Hibiscus-Lime Vinaigrette

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Hibiscus-Lime Vinaigrette I recently hosted a FEED supper in San Antonio with a few of my favorite bloggers. The goal was to come together, share a meal and raise donations to provide meals for people in need. I’ll post a full re-cap of my first feed supper soon, but today I want share with you the fall inspired salad I served. Roasted sweet potatoes served over a bed of mixed greens, topped with queso fresco, pepitas and dressed with hibiscus-lime vinaigrette. I roasted the sweet potatoes and made the vinaigrette in advance for ease of… Read More

Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin) Homemade Ice Cream

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cacique and Society Culinaria. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you new exciting recipes. Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin) Homemade Ice Cream I’m mixing it up this Thanksgiving. Instead of serving up only pies to my guests I decided to offer them a new holiday treat by combining two of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts, calabaza en tacha (candied pumpkin) and homemade ice cream. Fresh slices of pumpkin are baked in a rich caramel sauce flavored with canela, anise, cloves, piloncillo and brown sugar until tender…. Read More

Chile con Queso with Pico de Gallo

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the NFL and DiMe Media. Thanks you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. All opinions expressed are my own. Chile con Queso Fall is here, which means the start of NFL football season, Yay! We are major football fans – major. Game days are always fun, the thrill of the game as we root for our team, the excitement of a great play and the energy from the crowd. We enjoy gathering around the big screen with familia and friends to enjoy… Read More

Jungle Bird Cocktail

Jungle Bird Cocktail A delicious mix of dark rum, campari and fresh fruit juices the jungle bird cocktail makes me feel like I am lounging in a tropical paradise. Yes, I am aware that fall is upon us, but somehow Texas never got the memo. Yesterday our temperatures were in the 90’s so a tiki cocktail was calling my name. A 1970’s cocktail the jungle bird is rumored to be created at the Kuala Lampur Hilton, only requires five ingredients and can easily served punch bowl style. ¡Salud!