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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

Hearty Garbanzo Soup #EverydayMavenBaby

Hearty Garbanzo Soup I personally like to beef up my dishes with beans, lentils, quinoa, barley and my old reliable garbanzo beans. I keep my pantry stocked with garbanzo beans to add to my salads, soups, purees and to stuff my chiles with. This hearty soup features garbanzo beans as the main protein, but they also help to add texture and thicken the broth. Pasta adds another layer of texture while adding a boost of comfort to this soup. Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chiles add a burst of freshness with a hint of spice. This is a… Read More

Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake I can see why coffeecake is so popular, they are delicious. I am late bloomer to the affections of coffee cake. The attraction for coffee cake came after I was married. Growing up pan dulce served with breakfast was a treat or enjoyed mid-afternoon with a glass of milk. It wasn’t until I was married and had invited my sisters over for brunch that I made my first coffee cake. I went with a sour cream coffee cake recipe from Nick Malgieri for our sister brunch. One bite and I was hooked. Since then I have enjoyed… Read More

Green Chile Turkey Enchiladas

Green Chile Turkey Enchiladas Today we are transforming those tasty leftovers into a meal everyone will love, enchiladas! Shredded turkey is combined with green chiles and green enchilada sauce, topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. Have a few leftover cranberries; well top those creamy enchiladas with a quick cranberry relish for a fresh zing. These enchiladas are easy to pull together with the help of my amigos over at Old El Paso. I picked up a few cans of green enchilada sauce before the big turkey day, since I knew I would have a leftovers. The recipe came together… Read More

Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktails

Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktails Whoa baby! My belly is full, my heart is happy and am I ever ready to relax. I had an amazing Thanksgiving with my family. We ate, laughed, played board games and vegged out on the couch watching movies. Overall a total success, but hey when your loved ones are near everything just flows. I’m taking a few days off to enjoy leftovers, freeze turkey bones to make stock, lounge with a few Christmas magazines and simply unwind all while sipping this gorgeous sparkling cranberry tea cocktail. Flavored with orange liqueur, fresh cranberry juice and tea… Read More