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tips on making flan

Honey Flan

Honey flan is a rich, sweet honey flavored custard topped with a caramel sauce. Made from a mixture of eggs, sugar, sweetened condensed milk and honey and then baked gently in a water bath until it’s set, but still creamy. Topped with crushed bee pollen honey flan is delicious.   My older sister adores flan, so I always love surprising her with a new variation. Today honey flan! I put a spin on the classic flan by adding a touch of sweetness from honey then I garnished with crushed bee pollen for a festive sweet treat. A lovely honey scented… Read More

cazuela tequila cocktail

Hibiscus Mint Tequila Punch

Hibiscus mint tequila punch made with mint syrup, agua de Jamaica (hibiscus), lime juice, tequila Blanco and topped with Mexican grapefruit soda.       My hibiscus mint tequila punch served in a Cazuela is a refreshing large batch cocktail you can easily make for parties, celebrations, and get-togethers with friends. Made with a few simple ingredients, this hibiscus mint tequila punch goes down smoothly. Everyone loves a good party punch, and my hibiscus tequila punch is so simple to make. The combination of hibiscus and mint are truly perfection and make this tequila punch a crowd favorite. The base… Read More

how to make homemade soda at home

Homemade Watermelon Soda

Homemade watermelon soda made from watermelon, sugar, fresh lime juice topped with sparkling water is the only way to beat the Texas heat!   We are making homemade watermelon soda today! Ahhh it’s so good! Blending watermelon into a refreshing homemade soda with a hint of lime is a wonderful way to stay hydrated, while enjoying Texas watermelons at their peak. Once summer hits all I crave is icy cold refreshing drinks. I mean, after all I live in Texas y tu sabes the Texas heat can be brutal. A few hours outside and my body is craving an icy… Read More

poblano gordita burger recipe

Poblano Gordita Burger

Poblano gordita burger made from roasted poblanos, ground beef served in a warm gordita and topped with avocado and pickled onions.   It’s burger night con un with a Mexican twist. Today I am revamping my burger by serving up my juicy patty inside a warm gordita. Topped with avocado and plenty of pickled onions this burger was a hit with my familia. A fun tasty alternative to regular burgers, my poblano gordita burgers are packed with roasted poblanos. Topped with fresh avocado, a bite from pickled onions and instead of a standard hamburger bun a warm gordita made from… Read More

Texas Watermelon Martini recipe

Texas Watermelon Martini

Texas watermelon martini made from fresh Texas watermelon juice, vodka, lime syrup served icy cold in a sugar rimmed glass.     A watermelon martini is the perfectly perfect way to enjoy the Texas watermelon season. I look forward to Texas watermelon season every year. From salsa, to agua fresca, to cocktails, summer watermelons are at their sweetest.   My Texas watermelon martini makes Texas watermelons the star of this cocktail. Fresh watermelon juice, vodka and homemade lime syrup enhance the watermelon flavor. Nothing hits the spot after a long day in the Texas heat than a watermelon martini. Freshly… Read More

papaya fruit salsa recipe

Papaya Pineapple Salsa

Papaya Pineapple Salsa made from fresh papaya, pineapple, red onion, serrano chile, cilantro and lime juice is a new way to enjoy salsa.     All hail the mighty papaya! I grew up eating papaya, and absolutely adore it. I love featuring papaya recipes here in my little corner of the world. Pero man every time I share a new recipe y’all message me your disgust for papaya. I get it, I get it It’s a texture thing. It’s a smell thing. Guys, give her a try. She is juicy, she is flavorful, and she pairs perfectly with chile and her… Read More

no cook Tomato Cucumber Panela Salad recipe

Tomato Cucumber Panela Salad

Tomato Cucumber Panela Salad made from cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, panela cheese drizzled with a cilantro lime dressing is a fuss free vibrant salad.     Let’s keep it real summers in Texas are caliente. Hace calor baby! With the Texas heat I crave easy, no-fuss meals, because the last thing I want to be doing is spending long hours in the kitchen with the oven on (no extra sweating, thank you very much). This no-cook salad comes together in a snap is perfect for entertaining and even better the next day for lunch. Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, panela cheese drizzled with… Read More

what is a clerico cocktail

Watermelon Strawberry Clericó

Watermelon strawberry clericó made with fresh watermelon, strawberries, white wine, lime juice and brandy is a perfect make ahead cocktail punch. Served in a watermelon punch bowl, it’s refreshing and so easy to whip up.   Clericó, a white sangria is South America’s version of sangria that hails from Uruguay. Clericó is widely popular during the summer months served for family gatherings, BBQ and outdoor dinners. Clericó is a refreshing cocktail punch made from a combination of white wine, fresh fruits, and citrus juice. Served in a punch bowl or pitcher Clericó is not only beautiful at the center of… Read More