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Strawberry-Mint Agua Fresca

Strawberry-Mint Agua Fresca Agua fresca means “fresh water,” which are made of fresh fruit and served throughout Mexico. They are very, very popular here in South Texas and they can be found in any local taqueria, even at the local grocery stores. Agua frescas make a colorful addition to your table and are great for entertaining. They can be easily made in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. Feel free to experiment with different fruits, such as mango, watermelon, berries, honeydew or mix a few fruits together to create your own flavor. Today I want to… Read More

Blackberry Mojito

Blackberry Mojito Summer is winding down; bring on National rum month – Yay! Did you know August is National rum month? It sure is and I plan to enjoy every day sipping on a fun cocktails featuring rum like pina coladas, daiquiris, swizzles and mojitos. Today I want to share with you a fun blackberry mojito that is always a crowd pleaser. Fresh mint muddled with blackberries, sugar, rum and finally topped off with a splash of club soda. This blackberry mojito is a welcoming cocktail at the end a busy day, even better after a hectic Monday. And guess… Read More

Spicy Chayote –Jicama Salad

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Kikkoman and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thanks you for supporting the companies I collaborate to bring you exciting, new recipes. Spicy Chayote –Jicama Salad Summer entertaining to me is all about ease in the kitchen. No fussy cooking, easy appetizers and refreshing cocktails. Because in the midst of the hottest month in Texas this gal’s motivation is simple, easy, cool cooking. Earlier I shared with you an easy appetizer for roasted cauliflower that is always a hit with my family using Kikkoman Teriyaki marinade well today I want to share with… Read More

Dulce de Leche S’mores

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for MarketVision and its advertiser Hershey’s. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you amazing new recipes. All opinions are mine alone. #VeranoHersheys #MVculture #ad Dulce de Leche S’mores S’mores – they are the ultimate summer treat! Hanging outside with family and friends gathered around the fire making s’mores is what summer is all about. And with a new school year upon fast approaching I plan to soak up every last drop of summer with my kiddos. We have been making s’mores as a family for as long as… Read More

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa My sister recently hosted a small fiesta to celebrate my cocktail book Latin Twist. She invited a few of close personal girlfriends along with their husband for an evening of cocktail and appetizers. I set up a beautiful table featuring three cocktails from my book. I served melon con vino, palomas and a passion fruit caipirinha. For the appetizer table we had mini chicken flautas, a hominy sauté, mini fruit tarts and strawberry salsa with tortilla chips. The strawberry salsa was the hit of the night, of course besides the cocktails. I had numerous requests for the recipe,… Read More

The Hibiscus Americano

The Hibiscus Americano Vibrant, bright and refreshing this Hibiscus Americano is great for summer entertaining. First served up in the 1860’s at the Garspare Campari bar in Milan this cocktail features campari, a bright red spirit that is bittersweet. I adore campari with its subtle sweet,bitter notes and find any excuse to share it with my family and friends. Today I want share my version of the classic cocktail The Americano with a hint of hibiscus. Salud!

Roasted Pepita Crusted Cauliflower

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Kikkoman and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate with to bring you new, exciting recipes. I enjoy entertaining my family and friends at home. I enjoy the experience of creating a menu, signature cocktail, shopping for ingredients and pulling together a festive tablescape. When Kikkoman reached out and asked me to share one of my favorite recipes for an appetizer I knew I had to share my roasted pepita crusted cauliflower. A quick appetizer that only requires a few key ingredients my pepita crusted cauliflower is… Read More

Turkey-Chorizo Skillet Lasagna

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Ragú® and Latina Bloggers Connect. Turkey-Chorizo Skillet Lasagna Three years ago we packed up the entire family, nine adults plus nine kiddos and headed out for a long weekend at the Frio river. We rented a home, packed all our gear and headed out on the road for the three hour road trip to spend the weekend relaxing and reconnecting as a family. It was one of the best decisions we as a family ever made. We look forward to this trip every year our chance to get away… Read More