Cooking, Eating, Living My Sweet Life in Texas
Avocado Salsa – (Guasacaca) A Venezuelan version of their beloved Guasacaca from the new Cooking Light Cookbook Global Kitchen. This avocado salsa is more of a chunkier avocado relish made with made with vinegar, Dijon mustard, jalapeno and garlic. Serve chunky or blend until smooth – both are tantalizing.
Margarita Cake with Tequila Infused Whipped Cream Margaritas are a must have for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta, but have you decided on what to make for dessert? No, well don’t worry have I got a good one for you… Margarita Cake! Yes! End your Cinco de Mayo fiesta on a sweet note and wow your guests with this fabulous Margarita Cake. Made with the flavors of a Classic margarita – fresh lime juice, tequila and salt this cake rocks! Topped with a heavenly tequila infused fresh whipped cream, fresh lime slices and a hefty sprinkle of salt this cake… Read More
The Mangarita I’m obsessed with Downton Abbey, who isn’t? It’s my guilty pleasure, an opportunity to pop up a great bottle of champagne and enjoy a few cocktails. When I heard that theKitchn ran a series of cocktails dedicated to Downton Abbey I immediately ran out and picked up a few bottles of champagne and a bottle of St-Germain, an elderflower liqueur. Hands down my favorite cocktail from the series is the Lady Sybil which consists of gin, St-Germain and chilled brut champagne. If you enjoy Downton Abbey, these cocktails make the viewing experience much, much more… Read More
Chocolate-Orange Flan Last week I shared on twitter that I was hosting a fiesta. Of course this is nothing new if you follow me on instagram I always seem to be hosting some kind of event with the familia. I’m addicted to party planning I enjoy the entire process, the menu, the cocktails and the big finale – the dessert. My familia quickly picked up on my need to party plan craziness and tag along for the experience. A well planned party is pure joy in my book and I am always ready to host my next event. So…… Read More
Carrot Cheesecake with Candied Carrots My dad (papi) is addicted or shall we say obsesses with cheesecake, he thinks it is the ultimate dessert. This conversation happens every year a few days before Easter. This year papi will be happy to see this stunning Carrot Cheesecake with candied Carrots at the table. “¿Y el Cheesecake?” My mom laughs, points her finger and says “No va a haber pastel de queso.” Papi laughs, shrugs his shoulders and walks away. Sometimes I think he asks simply to poke fun at her (my mom was never keen on cheesecake). A few… Read More
Hibiscus – Pineapple Rum Punch Today I’m sharing a festive rum punch that my family enjoys sipping on throughout Spring and Summer. This festive rum punch is quick and easy served pitcher style and features Agua de Jamaica, fresh pineapple and lime juice. This hibiscus pineapple rum punch can be doubled or even tripled and served in a punch bowl for a family event or fiesta. Cocktail Tip: Have you tried homemade grenadine? It is delicious and so, so much better quality than store-bought. Give it a try, here’s an easy recipe for DIY Grenadine from Serious… Read More
Cascarones! Cascarone Sugar Cookie Cake When I announced to my family that I was chosen to be a Wilton ambassador, my children squealed in delight. They love Wilton. As a family we have been baking with Wilton for as long as I can remember. Holidays, Birthdays or any Family Celebration we turn to the Wilton aisle at our local hobby store picking up new tools, liners, bake ware and decorating supplies. My daughter has become quite the baker and my youngest loves to shower any baked treat with sprinkles. Cascarones hail from Mexico but their popularity has expanded throughout Central… Read More
Papaya Salad with Kiwi Lime Dressing Growing up we ate a lot of papayas. Mami used them to make aguas, smoothies, salads and nieve (ice cream). They hold a special place in her heart since her father grew them in their backyard. We always look forward to papaya paletas or thick slices of papaya with a hefty dousing of chile powder in the Summer. These are the flavors of my childhood, the flavors I am drawn to, inspired by and the flavors I happily share with my children. One of my favorite Spring salads includes papaya of course,… Read More