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Old Fashioned Cocktail Ice Cream Float

Old Fashioned Cocktail Ice Cream Float Simplicity at its best the Old fashioned is strong, simple and includes plenty of whisky. Requiring only a few ingredients the old fashioned is a classic cocktail that never loses its appeal. I personally enjoy sipping them when I have plenty of time to slow down, unwind and really enjoy the cocktail. An old fashioned should never be rushed, so why is there a picture of an ice cream float pictured above? Well it’s the holidays and since I have been on my best behavior all year long I have decided to treat myself… Read More

Banana Bread Waffles with Bourbon-Raisin Syrup

Banana Bread Waffles with Bourbon-Raisin Syrup Waffles on the weekends are always a treat. Fluffy, tender my kids always request waffles on the weekends. Lucky me, waffles are a super tasty breakfast idea and with this recipe they are a snap. Seriously, today’s recipe could not be any easier and in less than 15 minutes you will be serving your family a piping-hot pile of delicious waffles. I took a weekend shortcut and used banana bread box mix to make my waffles. All I simply had to add was mashed bananas, an egg and I was ready to ladle the… Read More

Dulce de Leche Marshmallows

Dulce de Leche Marshmallows We’re planning a Christmas hayride for the kids this year. Mi carino is loading hay bales onto his trailer, attaching twinkling lights, while my daughter prepares a holiday playlist to listen as we ride to view the Christmas lights. My sister is baking treats to enjoy on our ride and I am whipping up the hot cocoa and making homemade marshmallows. I have been making homemade marshmallows for the holiday season for over 12 years. Have your tried making them at home? They are surprisingly easy to make only requiring a few ingredients and are gooey, sweet… Read More

Baked Chicken Nachos

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cacique and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. Baked Chicken Nachos As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, curling up in the living to watch a movie night is a great way to enjoy family time. And when cuddling up to watch a good movie, snacks are necessary, but after a long day easy, kid friendly snacks that will satisfy even the pickiest kid is a must. I like to throw… Read More

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