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

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

Mini chicken enchilada bites are a quick and easy meal idea. Made with shredded chicken warmed through with enchilada sauce piled high on a baked French roll then topped with plenty of shredded cheese, baked and served warm with salsa.     My mini chicken enchilada bites are quick & easy to make. Great for dinner or entertaining they come together in a snap which always makes this mami happy. Today I want to share how easy it is to make this delicious chicken bite with Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® Warm & Serve Artisan French Rolls. This recipe is a twist on… Read More

Ground beef puffy tacos are a tasty twist on taco night! Puffy tacos made from masa, fried until puffy, stuffed with ground beef and topped with Real California Milk Crema and Cheese!     A true Texas gem, puffy tacos are delicious. I had my first puffy taco in San Antonio while visiting my sister at college and have been hooked ever since.  Growing up near the South Texas border, Mexican flavors played a huge role in our kitchen. Spices, fresh masa, chiles and queso fresco  are integral ingredients in our daily cooking.   I can’t think of a tastier way… Read More

Milhojas also known as the thousand layer is a popular dessert in Latin America. Milhojas cake is layers upon layers of flaky pastry filled with pastry cream, whipped cream, and topped with dulce de leche and fruit. Mil hojas cake is a delicious, light, and fruity fresh way to celebrate any occasion!     Today I’m sharing how to bake a beautiful milhojas cake at home. Store-bought puff pastry, homemade pastry cream, layered with fresh pineapple, whipped cream, and drizzled with dulce de leche. Today I am excited to share recipe for [pineapple dulce de leche milhojas cake sweetened with Imperial… Read More