*Disclosure: This post is part of my ongoing relationship with the folks from Sabra Hummus. I am thrilled to be a Sabra Tastemaker and excited to share recipes I have developed using Sabra Hummus. I am being compensated to develop recipes to share with you; all opinions expressed here are 100% mine. My mom makes a creamy roasted peanut sauce she serves over roasted chicken that my grandfather loved. He used to request on every visit us. It was made with fresh chiles, slowly roasted peanuts, pepitas, spices and crema. She would serve it with roasted chicken over a bed of… Read More

Pico de Gallo con Nopales Mi carnio  picked up a big box of fresh nopales this week and I instantly thought of adding a few pads to my fresh pico de gallo.   In the warmer months when the tomatoes are at their peak we serve a big bowl of pico de gallo every evening with dinner. The addition of nopales gives this pico de gallo a meaty bite. A huge dollop over a fresh bowl of beans is my absolute favorite way to enjoy pico de gallo, but my gals enjoy it with their fajita tacos or quesadillas.   Fresh… Read More

Biscoff Milkshake Pops Every week I visit my mother-in-law she makes sure I leave with a bag of groceries. She packs a few new items she spotted on her most recent grocery trip for the girls. A new cereal or breakfast bar tucked away for them to enjoy at home. For hubby its always gummy worms, gunny bears or gummy dinos; she knows he likes to snacks on them at midnight. And for me sprinkles, cupcake liners, food coloring or a new cookbook for my “recetas para el trabajo.” A few months ago she added a jar of Biscoff to… Read More

  Slow Cooked Tomatillo Beef My mom is the “la reina” (the queen) of make ahead weeknight dinners.  With 4 kiddos in school, her and my father both working full-time she made sure to always prep ahead.  After a full day of work, car-pooling kids from activity to activity she and the entire family was ready to head home to a hearty meal. This slow cooked tomatillo beef was one of her delicious ways to begin the week.  Having fresh salsa left over from Sunday breakfast and homemade chicken broth in the freezer, this meal was quickly thrown together in between… Read More

    Key Lime Pie Mami has a huge, bountiful lime tree in her backyard that we enjoy year after year.  She cares for that tree as if it was part of the family, an extension of her own children.  When I was younger, much younger I used to shrug my shoulders when she would ask for my help to gather limes.  She would carefully pull back the limbs, picking her limes one by one.  I on the other hand was in a rush to collect as many I could grasp so I was able to move on with my day…. Read More

  2013 MEAL MAKER CHALLENGE   I’m excited to announce that I’ve partnered with H-E-B and ConAgra to develop exciting meal ideas for back to school. Family friendly meals in 30 minutes or less (with the exception of one crock-pot meal, prep under 30) with 7 ingredients or less.  Nice. I picked a few recipes my mami used to cook for us during the school year and revamped them for this challenge. Fun! Here’s a bit more info on the Challenge: Each Sunday beginning in August until Sept 1st I (along with 6 other Texas Bloggers) will share a family… Read More

  Tomorrow is National Tequila Day! Can you tell I’m pretty stoked about the holiday? I love cooking with tequila and I thought I’d share a few of my favorite tequila recipes just in case you want to jump in and celebrate with me tomorrow. And if you want even more tequila recipes please be sure to check out the line up of amazing recipes with the ladies from Muy Bueno.   Tequila, Tequila, te adoro! Happy Tequila Day!!   Tequila Lime Dressing Tequila Guava Glazed Fajitas Tequila Pasta Sauce Tequila Spiked Queso Fundido Tequila Honey Spiked Cherries Mango Margarita Ice… Read More