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Roasted Poblano Scalloped Potatoes

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cacique Cheese and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. Roasted Poblano Scalloped Potatoes Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Whew! Are you ready and prepped to tackle one of year’s tastiest holidays? In case you are still looking for a last minute side dish here’s one of my favorite potato dishes that is always a hit with my familia. A twist on a classic my scalloped potatoes are loaded with roasted poblanos and lots of Cacique cheese. Head… Read More

Cranberry Chipotle Martinis

Cranberry Chipotle Martinis I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year and I’m pumped and ready to make this the best Thanksgiving ever! I plan to be the hostess with the mostess and my cranberry chipotle martinis are my secret weapon. A holiday spin on a traditional cocktail this cranberry chipotle martini spiced with Tabasco Chipotle hot sauce is bursting with cheer. Tart, refreshing and warm my cranberry chipotle martini is remarkably easy to make, great for a crowd and stunning to serve. There’s no better way to get my holiday guests in the mood for an evening of great food than… Read More

Cozy Winter Recipes with Kendall-Jackson

Cozy Winter Recipes with Kendall-Jackson When the temperatures begin to drop I find myself wanting to spend more time in the kitchen. Baking or preparing dinner the cozy warmth and aromas wrap the entire house in a blanket of comfort. Unfortunately, I can’t always escape to the comfort of my kitchen, but this doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy an amazing dinner that tastes like I spent all day in the kitchen. I’ll take comfort in any form as long as I can enjoy an amazing dinner with my family. If you find yourself pressed for time, but crave a meal… Read More

Tex-Mex Thanksgiving Dressing

Tex-Mex Thanksgiving Dressing I’m adding a taste of Tex-Mex to my Holiday table with this kicked up dressing. Everyone knows that the dressing is the best part of Thanksgiving. My familia loves it so much that every year I have to double, even triple the recipe so everyone can leave with a happy belly and plenty of leftovers. This year I decided to add two new dressings to my holiday line up. The first new recipe is a tamale stuffing which highlights my love of Mexico. The second just had to give a nod to my addiction to Tex-Mex. This… Read More

Dulce De Leche Martini

Dulce De Leche Martini Horchata and dulce de leche are two of my favorites. Both are rich, creamy and decadent – they are heaven on the lips. What could possibly make this combination even more special, well vodka of course silly. I made these dulce de leche martinis the day of our family tamalada. A creamy cocktail to treat my tamale making buddies for all their hard work. Made with Chila’Orchata, a dreamy cinnamon rum, vanilla vodka and dulce de leche these martinis are aaamamazing. Sweet Life Disclosure: Thank you Chila’Orchata for making my annual tamalada so tasty! This… Read More

Tamale Pies

Tamale Pies All the delicious flavors of succulent pork tamales packed into individual servings without all the work. These tamale pies are the way to go when you crave homemade tamales but not willing to sacrifice an entire day prepping and the following day preparing tamales. A labor of love tamales can be time consuming, yet soul satisfying to eat. These tamales pies feature a filling made with shredded pork, zucchini and salsa verde. Spooned into tiny cast iron skillets, topped with cheesy masa harina and baked until golden. Serve them with a side of warm beans or over a… Read More

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars I adore dulce de leche and find myself using any excuse to bake with it. Drizzled over a Bundt cake, with chocolate in cookies and used to fill my empanadas dulce de leche is addicting. I’ve decided this year my Thanksgiving table needs a good dose of dulce de leche. I’m sure my familia won’t mind. Bake into cheesecake bars and topped with almonds these dulce de leche cheesecake bras are sure to be the star at my holiday dessert table. Find this recipe over at the Imperial sugar website, enjoy! … Read More

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Chorizo

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Cacique Cheese and Latina Bloggers Connect. Thank you for supporting the companies Sweet Life collaborates with which allows me to create fun and unique recipes. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Chorizo This holiday pasta dish is a tasty rendition of the mac and cheese my children enjoyed when they were younger. They loved mac and cheese, but as they got older they transitioned from craving mac and cheese to requesting creamy pasta dishes. In celebration of pumpkin season I made this pasta dish for them a few years ago, it was a… Read More