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Spicy Guava Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Spicy guava baked chicken drumsticks are a quick and easy weeknight meal. My spicy guava baked drumsticks are a snap to make chicken drumsticks are baked with guava juice, pickled jalapenos, garlic, oregano, and onion. My spicy guava baked chicken drumsticks are one of those go-to, no-fail recipes that make dinnertime easy. I […]

Torticas de Morón

Torticas de Morón a crumbly cookie made with a hint of lime and vanilla which hails from Cuba. Easy to make torticas de morón have a shortbread like texture, sliced and baked until golden then dusted with powdered sugar. Serve with café for an afternoon treat. Torticas de Morón are Cuban shortbread cookies. They […]

El Muerto Cocktail

The El Muerto cocktail is a nod to the legendary El Muerto that haunts the South Texas brush country made of bourbon, nopal honey syrup and lemon juice. If you are a fan of local Texas legends, then it’s likely you have heard the story of El Muerto that haunts the South Texas […]

The Donkey Lady Cocktail

The Donkey Lady Cocktail is a nod to the legendary Donkey Lady that haunts San Antonio. Made of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup topped with sparkling wine and dry ice. If you are a fan of local Texas legends, then it’s likely you have heard the story of The Donkey Lady that haunts […]

Pear Dulce de Leche Empanadas

Pear Dulce de Leche Empanadas are the ultimate fall dessert. Juicy pears simmered in brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and nutmeg wrapped in a flaky dough and baked until golden brown. Dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with dulce de leche pear empanadas are the tastiest way to welcome fall. My pear dulce de […]

Caldo de Camarón

Caldo de camarón is a delicious Mexican shrimp soup made with chile ancho, tomatoes, shrimp, carrots, chayote, onion and El Yucateco habanero chiltepin hot sauce. This Caldo de Camarón recipe is sponsored by El Yucateco. All recipes, images, and opinions are my own. Caldo de Camarón is a flavorful rich soup perfect for […]

Apple Empanadas

Apple empanadas a light, flakey pastry filled with a sweet apple filling are the perfect dessert to welcome fall season. Apples simmered in brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon are wrapped in a flaky homemade empanada dough. Baking empanadas is my favorite fall ritual. Everyone at my casita is excited for cooler temperatures; […]

Homemade Watermelon Soda

Homemade watermelon soda made from watermelon, sugar, fresh lime juice topped with sparkling water is the only way to beat the Texas heat! We are making homemade watermelon soda today! Ahhh it’s so good! Blending watermelon into a refreshing homemade soda with a hint of lime is a wonderful way to stay hydrated, while […]

Poblano Gordita Burger

Poblano gordita burger made from roasted poblanos, ground beef served in a warm gordita and topped with avocado and pickled onions. It’s burger night con un with a Mexican twist. Today I am revamping my burger by serving up my juicy patty inside a warm gordita. Topped with avocado and plenty of pickled onions […]