This is a sponsored post to Help celebrate the launch of the new Marcella Valladolid ready-to-cook products.   Carne Asada Nachos (recipe available in English and Spanish) Sunday mornings are a whirlwind of activity with mass, Sunday school and meetings.  A light breakfast and we’re off as a family to celebrate Sunday.  I usually stick around while my gals attend Sunday school while mi carino heads home to whip up a quick and easy lunch for us. It’s Sunday, so that also means Football.  And the one meal mi carino has nailed is football food. Lucky for him we had… Read More

This is a sponsored post with Quaker and The Kroger Co. for the Better Together program where they are excited to donate $25,000 to feed families in need by donating to Feeding America! Oatmeal Pepita Butter Cookies- Galletas de Avena y mantequilla de Pepita (recipe in English and Spanish) There’s just something about oatmeal that makes even the chilliest morning seem warmer.  South Texas is in the midst of an unexpected cold front.  And for those of you who have never been to South Texas, it never gets cold here, never. We may have a few days of below 60… Read More

Chipotle Cheddar Mashed Potatoes recipe in English and Spanish The Thanksgiving countdown has begun at my home.  I have been making my list, tweaking a few recipes and trying new ones to add to my Holiday table.  The familia and I are super excited this year as my little brother will be joining us for Thanksgiving. Everyone in my family together for Thanksgiving at my house. Woo-Hoo!  Can you tell I’m excited?  Well last night I decided it was time to give last year’s mashed potato recipe ( I used rajas de poblano) a new twist with chipotles and a good… Read More

Grilled Mexican Pizza – Pizza a la Parrilla Mexicana (recipe in English and Spanish) When mi carino joined the Army I knew there would be lots and lots of moving involved.  I had forced myself to understand that for the first time in my life I would be away from family and my childhood home.  It will be an adventure; it will be exciting I said to myself over and over.  And I convinced myself it would one of the greatest decisions we would ever make as a newly married couple. Today as I look back it was, it is… Read More

This is a sponsored post with Quaker and The Kroger Co. for the Better Together program where they are excited to donate $25,000 to feed families in need by donating to Feeding America!   Avena de Calabaza (receta en ingles y español)   Nothing says I love you more than a warm bowl of avena.  My mami always flavored ours with cinnamon and lots and lots of good for your body milk.  I make it for my gals at least twice a week, they love it too! This week I decided to mix it up a bit and add the… Read More

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is one of my favorite holidays. A special tradition I enjoy sharing with my girls as they learn about their heritage.  As a mother I want them not to fear death, but understand that after death their life will be celebrated. This celebration gives me the opportunity to share, reconnect and honor family and friends who we have lost.   I’m excited to share that I’ve collaborated with 6 Amazing bloggers to release this beautiful ebook dedicated to a Día de los Muertos!  I’m so happy with the results, it’s stunning! The… Read More

Adobo Potatoes Gratin On Friday I flew to Chicago to cook in the Kenmore kitchens, more on this later. I love traveling for events in where I get the opportunity to meet fellow twitter, blog or facebook friends, be inspired, have fun cooking the entire day and give me the reassurance that my passion is worth all the late nights, eye blurring editing and early morning photo sessions. I had the best time. But like clockwork the second day came around and I found myself missing home, missing my little gals and missing dinner with the family. I know, I… Read More