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what are chorreadas

Chorreadas

Chorreadas, a pancake from Costa Rica is a corn-based pancake that can be made either sweet or savory. Chorreadas are made from blending corn, sugar, flour, and eggs. The batter is lightly fried in butter until golden. Chorreadas are served warm with sour cream. A sweet corn-based pancake that hails from Costa Rica may be my new favorite breakfast. Lightly sweetened with sugar that males the corn flavor pop are lightly fried in butter then served sprinkled with brown sugar and sour cream make for one dreamy breakfast or brunch. Chorreadas from Costa Rica are traditional pancakes made from corn… Read More

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake inspired by Selena

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake Inspired by Selena

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake inspired by Selena is sweetest vanilla cake topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and chocolate letters to celebrate La Reina de Tejano. My Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake inspired by Selena is light, fluffy, and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting and homemade chocolate letters.     Happy Birthday Selena! Today, on April 16, 1971, Selena was born in Corpus Christi Texas. She was the youngest of three children born to Marcela and Abraham Quintanilla. At eight Selena began a career in a band formed by her father. Bring on the… Read More

Duros with Pineapple and Dulce de Leche

Duros with Pineapple and Dulce de Leche

Duros dusted with cinnamon sugar, topped with fresh pineapple and drizzled with warm dulce de leche is the ultimate sweet ending to any meal. Duros, chicharrones de harina are lightly fried, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and served inside a pineapple half. Topped with fresh pineapple and served with warm dulce de leche, this sweet treat is a showstopper.       I grew up eating duros. My mami made them for us on the weekend. She served them with fresh lime juice and hot sauce – us kids loved this spicy snack. Today I am giving duros a sweet touch… Read More

SHRIMP PO BOY with green chile sauce

Mini Shrimp Po Boy with Green Chile Remoulade Sauce

A twist on a classic mini shrimp po boy with green chile remoulade sauce with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato tucked into a warm roll.     My mini shrimp po boy with green chile remoulade sauce are delicious. Plump shrimp over shredded lettuce and tomatoes tucked inside a warm roll, slathered with green chile remoulade sauce are a tasty dinner idea or even better for entertaining. Today I want to share how easy it is to make my mini shrimp po boy with Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® Warm & Serve Soft White Rolls. This recipe is a twist on the classic shrimp po… Read More

Brigadeiro recipe

Easy to make Brigadeiros

Easy to make Brigadeiros, also known as negrinhos are a Brazilian truffle made from cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, rolled in powdered sugar. Brigadeiros are super simple to make, but really look impressive. Brigadeiros are perfect for entertaining, impressive for the holidays and even better paired with wine.    Brigadeiros are tiny bites of heavenly goodness. I love easy desserts that are impressive when hosting or entertaining for the holidays. Not only are brigadeiros easy to make they can be in made in advance and bonus they look impressive.   Made cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk and rolled in powdered… Read More

big red cocktails

Mini Big Red Margaritas

Mini Big Red Margaritas served in mini big red cans are the ultimate Texas sipper. Big red, tequila, lemon juice and plenty of ice blended to create mini big red margaritas.     Nothing beats the Texas heat like a margarita! Bring on the big red! I grew up drinking Big Red. Mami kept them icy cold in our garage fridge and packed them for our trips to the beach. Nothing beat a big red after an afternoon at the beach. Wonderful memories.   Big red is a true Texas gem – served with barbacoa, with tacos and even made into… Read More

how to make Pickled Jalapeño Shrimp Ceviche

Pickled Jalapeño Shrimp Ceviche

Pickled Jalapeño Shrimp Ceviche combines fresh shrimp, pickled jalapenos, orange juice, lime juice, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.     My pickled jalapeno shrimp ceviche is a Lenten favorite but even better in summer. Featuring pickled jalapeños and the pickling brine from pickled jalapeños this ceviche comes together in no time. Served with crispy plantain chips or tortilla chips, my pickled jalapeños shrimp ceviche is sure to be a hit. Jalapenos, a touch of pickling brine, orange juice and lime juice cook our diced shrimp, giving it a touch of heat – cucumber, red onion, bell peppers and… Read More

blackberry lavender prosecco cocktail

Blackberry Lavender Prosecco Cocktail

A sparkling blackberry lavender prosecco cocktail made with fresh blackberries and dried lavender is perfect for brunch or any special occasion. Made with a base of homemade lavender blackberry syrup, lavender sugar rim and prosecco, this cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.     Blackberry and lavender are the ultimate combination. Fresh blackberries are slightly tart while lavender is sweet with floral notes, but combined they create the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Simmered together with Imperial sugar and fresh lemon juice I created a homemade blackberry lavender syrup for a stunning prosecco cocktail. My blackberry… Read More