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Shrimp Salad with Cumin Cilantro Dressing

Growing up every Summer the ladies of our small town headed to the local shrimp factory to earn a bit of extra money. Our next door neighbor and my mamí would strap on their rubber boots, grab their packed lunch and head out for the day. Their mornings began at 4am sorting, picking and filling orders from the endless summer bounty the shrimpers hauled in only hours earlier. We kids waited patiently outside to catch a glimpse of them heading home around 7pm. They laughed, chatted as they walked never giving the impression they had just pulled a 15 hour… Read More

Spicy Citrus Chocolate Hummus Cake

This post brought to you by Sabra Dipping Co, LLC.. All opinions are 100% mine. My parents have been on a mission to spruce up their backyard. A new fence, a few truck loads of dirt to even out their lots and lots and lots of tree trimming. Big potted planters have been moved, little plants have been transferred to decorative planters and the old chairs have a new coat of paint. Why all the fuss? Well for the first time in a really, really long time all their children have moved, are in the process of living within a… Read More

Grapefruit and Hearts of Palm Salad

Grapefruit and Hearts of Palm Salad sirve 4-6 receta de Cooking Light 2 cucharadas de aceite de canola 1/2 cucharadita de ralladura de corteza de limón 1 cucharada de jugo de limón fresco 1 cucharada de mayonesa de canola 1 cucharadita de miel 1/8 cucharadita recién molida de pimienta negro 4 tazas de kale 1 1/2 tazas de gajos de toronja rubí rojo (aproximadamente 2 toronjas grande) 1/2 taza de cebolla roja cortada en rodajas finas 2 (14 onzas) latas de palmito, enjuagados, escurridos y cortados diagonalmente en rebanadas 1/4-inch ½ taza de pepitas Combine… Read More

Quinoa with Strawberries and Buttermilk – Quinoa con Fresas y Suero

Quinoa with Strawberries and Buttermilk I’ve made cookies, burgers and salad with quinoa, now I’m whipping up a hearty breakfast with this small wonder grain. We have enjoyed a warm bowl of quinoa every day this week and with the winter chill in the air, it really hits the spot. This Cooking Light recipe calls for almonds, but we have topped it with pecans, walnuts (as pictured), sunflower seeds and chia seeds all with wonderful results. Blueberries, blackberries, mango and cherries all worked well. He hecho galletas, hamburguesas y ensaladas con quinoa, ahora estoy cocinando… Read More

Pineapple Tamales – Tamales de Piña

Pineapple Tamales Warm tamales wrapped in corn husks brimming with savory a filling of pork or chicken are a traditional festive meal to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos, Las Posadas, Christmas or Lent. But have you tried sweet tamales? Tamales sweeten with chocolate, nuts, fruits or spices the combinations are endless. Served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of dulce de leche they are the perfect sweet ending to any meal. These sweet tamales are made with plump pineapple, juicy raisins and brown sugar. Head over to Imperial Sugar to view, save or print this… Read More

Turkey Picadillo Empanadas – Empanadas de Picadillo de Pavo

Turkey Picadillo Empanadas My hubby loves breakfast sausage with his stack of Saturday morning pancakes. He also loves breakfast sausage with his eggs, on his tostadas, over his chilaquiles and on his pizza. He can’t get enough of it. So when I was asked to create a new recipe using Jimmy Dean fully cooked sausage crumbles I knew I just had to create something that hubby would love. I didn’t want to go the breakfast route, so I thought why not make something we could both enjoy for lunch. I also wanted the recipe to be easy to whip… Read More

Agua Fresca de Toronja con Chia

Agua Fresca de Toronja con Chia Did you know that February is National Grapefruit month? I can’t think of a better way to close out the month of love, by enjoying loads of juicy grapefruits. South Texans are addicted, obsessed with ruby red grapefruits and we use them a lot in our kitchens. Fresh grapefruit juice with our breakfast (my favorite is grapefruit, nopales) fresh segments tossed in our quinoa or salad for lunch and as a marinade for beef or chicken on the grill for dinner. I buy them weekly in 10-15 pound bags, so we… Read More

Alfajores

Alfajores I surprised my daughter and her two cousins yesterday with a Valentine themed tea party. It was all part of my 14 days of Love. A lilac table cloth draped my kitchen table, small vases of roses, heart shaped balloons, pretty tea cups and saucers and my vintage tea pots warm from Strawberry and Apple infused tea. I scattered a few candies, a box of chocolates from my sister and a cake stand held these delicate red Alfajores. A traditional Latin shortbread cookies brimming with dulce de leche are rolled in coconut or nuts and dusted with… Read More