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Tamale Stuffing

Tamale Stuffing With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I wanted to share a tasty twist on Thanksgiving stuffing, tamale stuffing. I wanted to mix it up this year and add a new stuffing to my holiday table. Of course I’ll still be making my mami’s stuffing I could never break that tradition. This tamale stuffing is a spin on one of my mami’s favorite tamale fillings. A filling made of thinly sliced sautéed mushrooms, roasted poblanos and chorizo. Once cooled the filling is spooned over the masa and wrapped in a banana leave and steamed. When fully cooked the masa is moist,… Read More

Piloncillo Candied Pecan Pie

Piloncillo Candied Pecan Pie Growing up November was a month we all looked forward to. Temperatures dropped the kick-off of pecan season and pie! Pecan pie, pecan pie! A Texas Thanksgiving tradition pecan pie can always be found at the center of our table; after all it is our state tree. My mami and abuelita would spend hours at the tables shelling pecans for our Thanksgiving pies. The following day they would carefully roll out the dough, make the filling and bake them. The house smelled amazing. Any leftover pecans were made into candied pecans, another well beloved Texas holiday… Read More

Fresh Pear Cocktail

Fresh Pear Cocktail I’m back! Forgive the lack of recipes but I took a quick trip to Denver for an exciting project I cannot wait to share with you, you are going to love it. I returned home to find a few lonely pears I had picked up for a salad still on my counter. A bit bruised, but ideal for infusing and trying a fresh pear cocktail recipe I had bookmarked in Cooking Light. This cocktail recipe is for a martini version, which I adore, but I decided to hit it with a splash of sparkling water and I… Read More

Easy Fall Recipes with Kendall-Jackson

Easy Fall Recipes with Kendall-Jackson Fall is in full swing and Thanksgiving is almost upon us. The weeks leading up to the big Turkey day can be stressful. Just the thought of a packed house, an enormous meal to plan, shop for and cook can you leave you feeling drained. I say we take a moment to relax, unwind with a delicious meal and open a great bottle of wine. Today I want to share with you a great fall menu that will re-energize you, inspire you and motivate you to tackle that bird. We begin the meal with a… Read More

Candy Corn Infused Tequila

Candy Corn Infused Tequila Have an overload of candy corn from this year’s Halloween haul? Well have I got a tasty solution for you, candy corn infused tequila. I recently spotted a recipe for candy corn infused vodka and knew I just had to try recreate it with tequila (of course) and it rocks! If you follow me on instagram certainly you noticed that I was sipping on this candy corn infused tequila on Halloween. Because after four hours of trick-or-treating this is I all wanted. The tequila will dissolve the candy corn pretty quick, so make sure you give… Read More

Dia de Los Muertos with Wilton

Dia de Los Muertos with Wilton I hosted houseful of kiddos for a day of sharing or introducing “what exactly is Dia de Los Muertos.” I spent the day sharing this tradition with them, discussing how to build an altar, important symbols that are associated with dia de los muertos and answering any questions or concerns. Wilton was more than happy to host this event especially when they knew I would be sharing my heritage with children. I adore Wilton and over the years have used many of their products to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. All set to host… Read More

Homemade Marigold Soda

Homemade Marigold Soda Making homemade soda at home is easy, delicious and healthier. Begin with an infused syrup base to make your homemade soda and top it off with sparkling water, club soda or seltzer. Marigolds are ideal for infusing they are aromatic, light while adding a touch of warmth. I served this vibrant marigold homemade soda last weekend when I hosted houseful of kiddos for a day of sharing “what exactly is Dia de Los Muertos.” I spent the day sharing this holiday with them and answering any question or concern they had while we made paper marigolds, papel… Read More

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions I love pickled onions! These onions make everything from tacos to nachos to tostadas even more delicious. I make them at least once a week and recently enjoyed them with slow cooked pork, pictured below – cochinita pibil. One of the earliest recipes I tried from Cooking Light, these onions are a staple in my kitchen. I suggest you make a double batch, store them in the fridge and enjoy them all week. Try them in a grilled cheese sandwich, yum! Verizon was kind enough to send me a tablet to play with in the kitchen…. Read More