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Valley Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Valley Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookies This year I was excited to be asked to be part of the Wilton Treat Team. I had the chance to visit Wilton headquarters where the Treat Team attended classes led by Wilton instructors, we sat in on the live broadcast on the 2014 Wilton Sweet Up where we viewed Wilton’s new decorating products and the unveiling of the 2014 Wilton Cake of the year. When Wilton asked if I wanted to participate in a cookie exchange with my fellow treat team I jumped at the chance. Speaking of cake of the year during our… Read More

Rompope Tres Leches Cupcakes with Rompope Cream Cheese Frosting

Rompope Tres Leches Cupcakes with Rompope Cream Cheese Frosting It never feels quite like the holidays until I have my first sip of rompope. Rompope is the Mexican version of eggnog, spiked with rum. This creamy egg based drink is served throughout the holiday season and enjoyed during Las Posadas. If I’m lucky I will have a few cups of rompope leftover that I can bake with. I’ve used rompope to frost cookies, make into bread and today I decided to add rompope to make mini tres leches cupcakes with rompope cream cheese frosting. These mini tres leches cupcakes are… Read More

Shrimptini

Shrimptini A few months ago I was invited to a small celebration to celebrate an anniversary. The celebration took place on the beach. A casual set up of comfy chairs around a small fire was the scene. With an amazing view of the beach as part of your landscape not much decorating is needed. A huge pot boiling away was the centerpiece, huge platters of ice, bottles of Tabasco and plenty of martinis ready to be enjoyed were awaiting us. A few spices were added to the pot, in went the shrimp, a few stirs with a large wooden spoon… Read More

Sausage Balls with Cranberry-Green Chile Sauce

Succulent sausage balls served warm with a rich cranberry-green chile sauce are sure to be a hit at your next Holiday fiesta. Sausage Balls with Cranberry-Green Chile Sauce A southern favorite sausage balls are a fan favorite at our holiday table. The kids love them, the men request them and I relish in that I can make them in advance, freeze them and bake them off before the guest arrive. I decided to revamp my original recipe, add a little tang from the addition of taco seasoning from the fine folks over at Old El Paso and serve them up… Read More

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies

I love Holiday baking. I love holiday baking with my children. Spending the day in the kitchen baking with my children is one of the best perks of being a mommy and a wonderful way to involve them in the kitchen. When teaching my children to cook I always begin with baking, it’s safer since no knives will be involved or use of the range this helps to build confidence and having a sweet treat to enjoy afterwards never hurts either. This holiday season why not invite your children into the kitchen to help you make these dark chocolate cherry… Read More

Tostada Hummus Bites

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sabra Dipping Co, LLC. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The holiday season is in full swing, bring on those holiday parties! I’ve stocked my fridge with plenty of champagne, my freezer is brimming with pre-made cookie dough ready to be popped into the oven and baked. And today I want to share one of the easiest appetizers that are always a hit at my fiestas. These tostada bites are crunchy, savory and only require four ingredients, hello easy-delicious goodness. Crispy tortillas are topped with creamy… Read More

Honey-Lime Chicken Bites with Mango-Jicama Slaw

Honey-Lime Chicken Bites with Mango-Jicama Slaw One of my most requested meals has got to be one of my easiest, thank goodness. Because some evenings this mami does not want to be standing over a hot, sticky stove after a long day. A quick meal, a one platter side dish and the familia leaves the table with a full belly and I am left only with a few dishes to wash. Now that’s what I call a successful dinner. These chicken bites began as skewered chicken tenders that I used to grill for my girlfriends on the weekends. A quick… Read More

Baked Chile Rellenos

Baked Chile Rellenos My entire familia love chile rellenos, we grew up on them. Mami made them at least once a month and during the holiday season they made a weekly appearance for family and friends who stopped by for a visit. Filled with ground beef, pork or turkey she would carefully stuff them and give them a light fry. I enjoy finding new ways to stuff this mighty poblano and after much thought it occurred to me why stuff it at all? Why not bake them? I decided to cover them with a silky egg mixture and top them… Read More