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blackberry coconut sweet tamales

Blackberry Coconut Tamales with Lime Glaze

Blackberry Coconut Tamales with Lime Glaze are the sweetest tamales for the sweetest tome of the year, Christmas! Sweet tamales filled with blackberries and coconut, served warm drizzled with lime glaze.     Mexican sweet tamales are the ultimate end of meal dessert for the holidays or any special occasion. Sweetened masa filled with a sweet filing all wrapped and steamed in a corn husk are my favorite tamales to make during the holiday season. Today I am excited to share a sweet tamale that features the amazing blackberry. Paired with coconut and lime and sweet masa this tamale is… Read More

concha marshmallow recipe

Easy Concha Marshmallows

Easy concha marshmallows are the perfect topping for your Christmas cocoa. Easy concha marshmallows made in under ten minutes with diced conchas and miniature marshmallows are gooey goodness perfect for spooning over steamy mugs of cocoa.   Y’all know I love creating new sweets with my beloved concha. The holidays are the merriest time to enjoy conchas. I’m hoping for some winter weather this year in Texas, with no humidity. C’mon on Santa. I want to sit outside with a warm mug of cocoa, by the fire and sip on hot cocoa topped with two, three heaping spoons of concha… Read More

how to make a kiwi orange margarita

Kiwi Infused Tequila – Kiwi Orange Margarita

Kiwi orange margarita made with kiwi infused tequila, orange juice, lemon juice and cinnamon. A cinnamon sugar rim and kiwi star in the center of the glass takes this cocktail to the next level.     As you start planning your Thanksgiving -the turkey, desserts, cranberry sauce, and gravy it’s easy to forget about a Thanksgiving cocktail. Thanksgiving is all about the comida, pero I am here to remind you that a beautiful signature cocktail is always a holiday must-have. Today I want to share a simply stunning cocktail that is so easy to make but is all wow. My… Read More

easy one bowl brownies made with dulce de leche

One Bowl Dulce de Leche Brownies

One bowl dulce de leche brownies are the easiest one bowl baked dessert for any occasion. Brownies swirled with dulce le leche, pecans and served warm drizzle with dulce de leche and pepitas are heavenly.     I love one bowl desserts. No need to pull out my stand mixer or dirty up mas dishes. This one bowl dulce de leche brownie recipe beats any brownie mix, plus dulce de leche makes every baked treat better! My one bowl dulce de leche brownies are always a hit. A great Sunday night dinner dessert, perfect for a potluck or your holiday… Read More

how to carve a pumpkin into a punch bowl

DIY Pumpkin Punch Bowl & Cranberry Punch

The perfect Thanksgiving cranberry punch served up in a beautiful DIY Pumpkin punch bowl. The beauty of this cranberry punch is you can make it with tequila, vodka, or rum. Made with cranberry syrup, orange juice, and cranberry juice, this refreshing punch is a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving meal.     Raise your hand if you are ready for Thanksgiving!! Gimme all the stuffing! My cranberry punch is perfect for thanksgiving, pero guys served in a DIY Pumpkin punch bowl takes this punch to while new level of holiday fun! I’ve always wanted to carve a large pumpkin to… Read More

Cappuccino Flan served with cinnamon sticks on top

Cappuccino Flan

Flan de cappuccino is a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table, and it can be whipped up in no time. A creamy cappuccino flan made in the blender with a touch of espresso topped with a sweet caramel sauce.     I’m adding a touch of espresso to my Thanksgiving table. Call it an afternoon pick me up in the sweetest form – flan! Flan is a custard dessert thickened with eggs, milk, or cream. To produce a silky and creamy flan you bake the flan in a water bath to prevent the eggs from curdling.  My cappuccino flan… Read More

Creamy Cauliflower Hominy Soup recipe

Creamy Cauliflower Hominy Soup

A creamy cauliflower hominy soup that is perfect for fall. My creamy cauliflower hominy soup made from cauliflower, hominy, onion, broth, and heavy cream is the perfect soup for a chilly evening. Topped with crispy hominy this creamy cauliflower hominy soup is simplicity at its best.     I’m in the process of planning my Thanksgiving menu. I am so ready for turkey & stuffing. This year I wanted to mix it up and serve a creamy soup before the turkey hits the table. My creamy hominy soup is a family favorite, so I knew I wanted to keep hominy… Read More

queso mac and cheese recipe

Queso Mac and Cheese

My queso mac and cheese is a twist on the classic brimming with my favorite Real California Milk Crema and Cheese.      Elbow pasta layered with a creamy Mexican sauce made from crema, diced tomatoes, green chiles and Oaxaca cheese. Baked until bubbly and topped with a buttery tortilla chip topping my queso mac and cheese is the perfect dish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month.   I can’t think of a tastier way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage than to showcase flavors that are true to my heritage. Growing up cooking with my mami was my favorite time of the day. … Read More