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Pumpkin Chorizo Queso Fundido

Pumpkin Chorizo Queso Fundido My most requested appetizer is queso fundido, everyone loves it! I absolutely adore queso in any form, so you can be sure it I find any way to add it to my party menu. With so many versions, variations queso fundido can easily be adapted for any season. In the summer we enjoy our queso topped with local shrimp or grilled corn. In the winter with loads of mushrooms or oven roasted potatoes. In spring piled high with pickled radishes. And if Fall with pumpkin, glorious pumpkin. Queso is a rock star appetizer for the fall… Read More

Tequila Lime Wings

Tequila Lime Wings One of my favorite game-day recipes is also the simplest. These sticky flavorful, baked chicken wings with a smoky punch from tequila are not screaming hot making them ultimate crowd pleasing football game appetizer. These wings don’t compromise flavor or texture, but baked to cut back on fat. No frying, no mess these baked tequila wings are juicy, so skip the frying and crank on the oven for a delicious game-day recipe. With the help of Old El Paso’s prepared taco seasoning mix these wings are a breeze to throw together and use ingredients that can be… Read More

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa Have you heard this Texas joke? “Texas has four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer, and Christmas.” Well that joke is 100% true. , fall is in full swing in every other state, but get this… yesterday our temperature was highs in the 90’s. I’m half-heartedly complaining – As a proud Tejana I love living in South Texas, knew I would raise my kiddos here yet some days I yearn to view the change of seasons. And when I begin to feel a little down about missing the change of seasons I remind myself that living in Texas… Read More

Strawberry Whiskey Sour

Strawberry Whiskey Sour A satisfying combination of whiskey, fresh citrus juice, and simple syrup, whiskey sours is one of the most popular cocktails from the sours family. Sour, sweet, tart with a punch of whiskey. I am currently obsessed with this cocktail. Fresh citrus juice is key for an amazing whiskey sour, please no bottled – people it only takes a few seconds to squeeze fresh citrus juice and trust me it makes all the difference. A traditional Whiskey Sour includes egg white which can dilute the sourness of the cocktail, but the layer of froth makes for a smother cocktail…. Read More

Mexican Chicken with Cashew-Chile Cream

Mexican Chicken with Cashew-Chile Cream My Mami makes a creamy sauce from peanuts that she serves over chicken. It was one of my grandfather’s favorite dishes and over the years it has become one of recipes I crave as when the temperatures drop. Mami’s peanut chicken dish is made with a whole fryer chicken, is fried and served with sauce on the side. I like to make it with chicken breasts, less mess with the kids. Besides giving the nuts a whirl in the food processor this is a one pan dish, which always ranks high in my home. We… Read More

Seven Layer Burritos

Seven Layer Burritos The famous Texas Dip, seven Layer dip is layered over warm tortillas is the ultimate weeknight dinner meal. Seven layer burritos, don’t they look amazing? Popular at potlucks in the 70’s this dip is still popular among the football crowd especially on Superbowl Sunday. Today the famous Texas Seven Layer dip gets a re-make and is transformed into a tasty burrito that will have everyone running to the kitchen table. Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a post in partnership with Old El Paso. All opinions are my own. Read more at https://sweetlifebake.com/2014/08/30/frozen-strawberry-chile-margaritas/#ixzz3EFk2W7Mm

Caballeros Pobres {Giveaway}

Caballeros Pobres When I was younger I used to spend a few weeks every summer at mi abuelita’s house. We would play with our dolls in the living room, while abuelita rummaged through her fabrics looking for odds and ends so that she could sew our dolls a new dress or skirt. Her tiny hands were quick and efficient a few cuts, a few stitches and just like that our dolls had a new outfit. She had a knack for making something new out of things people would not think twice to toss. Her talent for transformation carried over into… Read More

Watermelon-Lime Soda

Watermelon-Lime Soda I’m heading to Frio this weekend with the entire familia to float down the river. Enjoying the Frio river has become a yearly family tradition, a last hurrah for the kids before heading back to school. We’re hitting Frio a little late this year due to my travel schedule and a few kinks in the planning. Pretty late that the kids are wrapping up their third week of school, but that’s not stopping us from hitting the river. We pack light – swimsuits and shorts, wine and beer, chips and salsa and bring along pre-made meals. We make… Read More