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Berry-Mint Margarita Paletas

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with campaign with DiMe Media and Dole Packaged Foods. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Berry-Mint Margarita Paletas Happy National Tequila Day! I’m super excited to share a refreshing treat to help you celebrate this fun day featuring Dole frozen fruit. These berry-mint margarita paletas are sure to help beat the summer heat and with the help of dole frozen fruit are easy to make. I love paletas. My kids, my husband and parents can’t get enough of them, so I make sure to keep my freezer full of fresh fruit paletas…. Read More

Melon Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing

I recently headed to New Orleans for a Latin Twist book signing at Tales of the Cocktail. For those interested it is currently on sale over at Amazon, smile. After our first book signing we headed out for a quick lunch before a scheduled seminar. We stopped at the Tableau where I had a wonderfully refreshing salad of watermelon, olive and feta over a bed of greens. I wanted to recreate this salad for my family, but decided to give it a little tang by using tequila for the dressing. Plus Friday is National Tequila day so what better time… Read More

Paloma Cocktail Marinated Chicken Fajitas

In celebration of National Tequila Day on Friday I was testing a new adaption of a paloma cocktail when it hit me that it would make a great marinade for chicken fajitas. I usually marinate my chicken for fajitas in fresh citrus juices, so why not add a punch to my fajitas with a hefty drizzle of tequila, plus it was Monday and I feel like tequila in any way is required to get through a hectic Monday. I tripled the cocktail recipe, added my chicken to marinate and continue tweaking the paloma recipe I was working on. A few… Read More

Jicama, Cucumber & Pineapple Fruit Cups with Chile & Lime

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Restaurantware.com. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. When it comes to summer entertaining I want full flavors treats that are easy to assemble, but can feed a crowd. Big pitchers of Sangria and margaritas are my go-to cocktail options. A fiery salsa, homemade chips plus these fruit cups make for a colorful table plus with the summer heat something fresh, juicy and cool is always welcomed. Crunchy jicama is peeled, sliced and paired with juicy pineapple, refreshing cucumber… Read More

Black Bean Burgers with Pickled Onions

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Kendall-Jackson. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. Kick off your next summer party by grilling up these delicious black bean burgers topped with pickled red onions. Inspired by a burger I had last summer these burgers are made with black beans, flecked with cumin and oregano with plenty of poblano peppers. I made these burgers mini size for a fun movie night in and paired them with Kendall-Jackson Vinter’s Reserve Pinot Gris. The bright flavors of Kendall-Jackson Vinter’s… Read More

California Strawberries Farm Tour & Culinary Event

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with California Strawberries. Guys remember this pic? After my trip to El Paso I headed to Pismo Beach with California Strawberries for the #12reason to Love CA Strawberries – Farm Tour & Culinary Event with a few fellow bloggers. I arrived Tuesday where I met up with Tammilee at the airport, loved her instantly and we headed to Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. Our driver was amazing and took us on the scenic route so we could experience the beauty. Tammilee suggested we check into the Resort, drop off our bags and… Read More

Sparkling Strawberry Mojito

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with thebar.com. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you fun and unique recipes. This Fourth of July we are heading to the beach to celebrate in style. We plan to grill, chill and feast with family and friends. Of course we need a fabulous cocktail to sip the day away and with the temperature reaching high into the 90’s I cannot think of anything more refreshing than a mojito to keep us cool. This vibrant red sparkling strawberry mojito is made with fresh strawberries, a splash… Read More

Peach Sangria

We went peach picking y’all! If you follow me on instagram you noticed we headed out to Fredericksburg, Texas to peach ALL the peaches. Sun ripened straight from the tree we ate almost as much as we picked. So juicy. We snacked on quite a bit the next day, but I made sure to set aside a few to make peach sangria for Sunday family dinner. I sliced the peaches, put them in a bowl with sugar, a few mint leaves and a splash of brandy to infuse. When my family arrived I scooped the infused peaches into a tall… Read More