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Spicy Strawberry Margarita – Margarita de Fresa Picante

Spicy Strawberry Margarita – Margarita de Fresa Picante I’m spicing it up this Valentine’s Day with a margarita that is sure to have your loved ones feeling the heat. Using one of my favorite chiles, dried chile piquins are grinded with sugar to make a sinfully spicy paste that really kicks up the classic simple syrup. Combine this chile infused simple syrup with strawberry juice, tequila and lime juice to create this Spicy Margarita. Fiery flavor plus a burst of cooling fresh fruit juice – Happy Valentine’s Day! Margarita de Fresa Picante… Read More

Chocolate Cereal Marshmallow Bars – Barras de Cereal y Malvaviscos con Chocolate

Chocolate Cereal Marshmallow Bars Mi carino has a few late night indulgences that first surprised me being newlyweds. In the middle of the night I would wake to hear noises coming from the kitchen. There I would find him snacking on a pile of marshmallows or eating a bowl of cereal. It was always at 2am, twice a month he was struck with these intense cravings. Fifteen years later these two items have become a staple in my pantry, they have become a permanent entry on my grocery list and twice I month I still find myself waking up… Read More

Chocoflan

Half chocolate cake – Half Flan this dessert is a show stopper. A rich chocolaty cake sits beneath a layer of silky sweet flan all topped with warm cajeta. I made this chocoflan for our weekly movie night and to say it was a big ht is putting it mildly. My dad had seconds, while my mom made sure to set aside a piece to take home. Check out this amazing recipe over at the Imperial Sugar website where you can print, email or save this recipe. Mitad pastel de chocolate – Mitad flan este postre es espectáculo. Un rico… Read More

Beer Braised Brisket – Brisket Estofada en Cerveza

Beer Braised Brisket – Brisket Estofada en Cerveza Football in Texas – screams, requires, must have, and goes hand in hand WITH Brisket. You just have to serve brisket, even though our team was a bust this year – a major bust. I mean hey we got the number one draft pick, that says it all. But it would be unsportsmanlike to not watch the Super Bowl, so we are and we’re serving Brisket. Beer Braised Brisket – fork tender, brisket braised in beer. This brisket requires no babysitting, a few steps, place it in the oven and move… Read More

Mexican Espresso Soda – Soda de Espresso estilo Mexicano

Mexican Espresso Soda TGIF! What a week, busy-busy early mornings with one too many late nights make this girl cranky. I’ve been running on overdrive this week and relying heavily on this Mexican Espresso Soda to keep me moving through my 2pm shut-down, sleep deprived, lack of energy crash. I first made this espresso soda when I hosted a family brunch. I featured an espresso bar using this recipe as the base and set out coffee liquors, vodka, tequila and rum so everyone could customize their own espresso soda. My little brother LOVED it along with my eldest niece who… Read More

Jalapeño Jelly Margarita – Margarita de Jalea de Jalapeño

Jalapeño Jelly Margarita – Margarita de Jalea de Jalapeño Do you remember that jalapeno jelly I made for my mom and neighbors as Christmas gifts? They were a big hit and I’m glad I was smart enough to keep a jar for myself. Warmed ever so gently on a low flame then drizzled over room temperature cream cheese served with crackers, oh it’s a treat..and addicting. I was reaching the end of my jar when I remembered I had clipped this recipe from Southern Living last year. With all ingredients on-hand I thought I’d give them a try last… Read More

Coconut Mango Bread – Pan de Coco y Mango

Coconut Mango Bread– Pan de Coco y Mango I was over the moon to have the entire familia home for the Holidays. We all had the opportunity to slow-down, un-wind and really enjoy each other’s company. Laid back dinners and hearty brunches were the theme, plenty of baking with the kids and late nights spent chit chatting at the table sipping cocktails. It was all in all time we all very much needed. I hosted a few brunches, (remember that espresso bar on instagram?), where I served this tropical breakfast bread. The days were chilly so a hint… Read More

Crock Pot Chicken Verde- Pollo Verde en el Crock Pot

Crock Pot Chicken Verde- Chicken Verde en el Crock Pot I spent the entire day Saturday gutting-sorting-cleaning my kitchen pantry from top to bottom. My pantry was a nightmare, an overload of ingredients in desperate need of organization. I pulled everything out-baking supplies, spices, canned goods, pasta, and bags of rice, beans and lentils. Every inch of my new kitchen table was covered. I was pretty embarrassed when mi carnio walked in and saw the table. “So… I guess I should go pick up something for dinner,” he said. “Looks like you will be tied up the entire… Read More