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how to make pina colada paletas

Pina Colada Paletas

Creamy pina colada paletas are a special boozy summer treat for all adults at your next summer soirée! Pineapple, coconut, and rum combine to create the ultimate refreshing paleta that is sure to keep you cool all summer.   When it comes to simple summer desserts, there’s nothing easier or more beloved than the homemade paleta. Paletas can be made in all shapes, sizes, and flavors that are sure to satisfy every taste bud. Today I want to share how to make a paleta – for adults. Bring on the boozy paletas!   A creamy pina colada paleta spiked with… Read More

chorizo beef burger recipe

Mini Chorizo Burgers

Mini chorizo burgers made from ground beef and chorizo topped with bacon, cheese and pickles served on a warm roll are the ultimate weeknight meal.     These juicy mini chorizo burgers will solve your weeknight dinner dilemma. They are easy to make, delicious, freezer friendly, and done in 20 minutes. What more could you ask for in a recipe!? My mini chorizo burgers, a yummy and easy-to-eat option that will please everyone in your family. Plus, they’re perfect for both casual and formal gatherings.   Today I want to share how easy it is to make my mini chorizo… Read More

how to make choriqueso

Choriqueso

Choriqueso made from chorizo, onions, and jalapeno, topped with tomato, cilantro and cheese then broiled until bubbly is the ultimate appetizer for entertaining or movie night.       Choriqueso is easily one of my favorite appetizers to serve when entertaining. Individual choriquesos served with warm tortillas or a pile of tortilla chips, delicious. WHAT IS CHORIQUESO? Chori is short for chorizo and queso means cheese – combine these two amazing ingredients and you get choriqueso. You can simply make choriqueso with these two ingredients, pero I like to add some spice, and some veggies to the mix for kicked… Read More

margarita cocktail recipe

Pineapple Margaritas

Sip the summer away with a refreshing pineapple margarita made from fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, Imperial sugar, and tequila Blanco. Served in a fresh pineapple rimmed with Tajin, this pineapple margarita will keep you cool by the pool.       Bring on summer, bring on the margaritas! Nothing makes me happier than sipping an icy cold margarita on a Texas day. Today I am teaming up with my sweet friends over at Imperial sugar to share a fun new way to enjoy a margarita. A fresh pineapple margarita served in a pineapple cup makes for one fun… Read More

La Carcacha cocktail (Inspired by Selena)

La Carcacha cocktail (Inspired by Selena)

La carcacha cocktail inspired by the Selena song La Carcacha is made of rum, fresh lime juice and topped with Coca-Cola.     La carcacha cocktail inspired by one of my favorite songs from Selena.  La Carcacha is a refreshing cocktail made of rum, fresh lime juice and topped with Coca-Cola. I’ve been on a musical journey sharing recipes inspired by Selena songs here for a little over three years. It’s been fun to connect comida y musica. So far, I have created Selena inspired cocktails for the songs: Amor Prohibido Cocktail El Chico del Apartamento 512 Margarita  Como La… Read More

easy quindim recipe

Coconut Quindim

Quindim is vibrant yellow dessert from Brazil with a base made of egg yolks. Sweetened with coconut flakes and sugar quindim are baked in a water bath to ensure a creamy custard consistency. Topped with coconut flakes and brown sugar quindim is the sweetest ending to any meal.        A dessert from Brazil quindim requires only a few ingredients and get their color from a base of egg yolks. Quindim can be made in ramekins or in a cupcake tray and are baked in a water bath to ensure a creamy custard consistency. Similar to flan in taste… Read More

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… 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