I’m having a serious girl crush on gin and tonics lately.  Simplicity at its best this cocktail requires no fancy tools,  minimal ingredients and is super, super easy to make, but don’t think for a moment that just because this cocktail is simple it doesn’t deliver. It does, in a big way. It is refreshing, crisp and light. I plan to sip my summer away on gin and tonics.  When I spotted this gin and tonic interpretation on Cooking Light I just HAD to enjoy it.  For this cocktail recipe I purchased a small seedless watermelon, plus English cucumbers which… Read More

Happy National Hummus Day! I love hummus and am always trying to find new ways to incorporate it into my meals. From tostadas, to cake to tacos hummus is a serious power food that is delicious. When Sabra hummus asked me to help celebrate National Hummus day by sharing how I enjoy eating hummus I instantly thought of my favorite lunch tacos made with plenty of hummus and fresh veggies.   I make my hummus tacos by charring a few corn tortillas.  A hefty layer of hummus, then I go crazy on the toppings. I add fresh spinach, diced red… Read More

Let’s talk chicken, BBQ chicken to be exact. I love it! Messy, sticky, delicious, stick to your ribs bbq chicken is a summer favorite. Nothing makes me happier than firing up the grill to grill up a great meal of bbq chicken. The only problem we are up to our necks in rain. South Texas has been hit with endless showers, thunderstorms and a few tornado warnings which means the grilling will have to wait, at least for now. Let’s face it nothing can replace a great outdoor barbeque. But some days you have no other choice. I went online… Read More

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Palm Breeze through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Palm Breeze, all opinions are my own.   Please Drink Responsibly The temperatures are rising here in South Texas and I can’t think of anything I would rather do than to hit the road with my girlfriends on a fabulous road trip. The top down, wind in our hair, hitting our favorite beach, taco trucks and taking in some heavy duty shopping – FUN! The thing is my gals have become extremely busy with their bustling… Read More

Quicker than waiting for the delivery guy these pizzas are perfect for game night, movie night or even a quick Saturday lunch. My easy Mexican pizza have become a family favorite. Crispy flour tortillas are topped with refried beans, ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and plenty of cheese. My kiddos love to top them with beans and cheese, place them back in the oven for a gooey-cheesy delight. Instead of ordering pizza why not make your own at home with a little help from Old El Paso. YUM! Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Old El Paso…. Read More

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Perrier. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. A gin fizz is a sour-based cocktail with the addition of sparkling water and lemon juice.  A gin fizz is a great cocktail to have up your sleeve for summer entertaining. It is fresh, light, refreshing and features gin, which is always a hit.  The classic gin fizz features fresh lemon juice with sugar or a simple syrup.  I prefer to use lime juice and make a fruit based simple syrup… Read More

This easy recipe for homemade dulce de leche ice cream is made with milk, heavy cream and store bought dulce de leche. Creamy, dreamy this ice cream is a snap to make and taste like it took hours to make.  I like to make a triple batch and store it snuggled between the frozen veggies in my freezer. No one seems to look there for frozen treats. Wonderful to serve for a fiesta or great for a ice cream bar I like to serve it with a handful of finely diced pecans for a bit of crunch. When Old El Paso… Read More