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Pan de Campo

A simple bread made of baking powder, flour and shortening pan de campo has become a beloved staple of the Tejano kitchen, traditionally cooked in a Dutch oven. Pan de Campo In 2005 pan de campo was declared the state bread of Texas. Pan de campo also known as “camp bread” or […]

Coconut Mojito Smoothies

Some days I crave a little mojito with my morning toast. Nothing boozy about this mojito. Today I’m blending up instead of a shaking up fresh coconut mojito smoothies to kick start your day. Coconut Mojito Smoothies This smoothie recipe is super, super easy to make, but results in one of the best smoothies […]

Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa

This grapefruit salsa made of fresh grapefruit segments, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno and red onion is ready in minutes and is a wonderful entertaining appetizer. Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa Salsa is so easy to make at home. Once you ditch the jarred stuff and taste how good fresh salsa can taste, you will […]

Fried Hominy with Cilantro Pepita Pesto

This fried hominy recipe from Southern Living served with a bright cilantro pepita pesto sauce to drizzle over top of the crisp, fried hominy is perfect for entertaining. Fried Hominy with Cilantro Pesto Hominy is one of my favorite ingredients. I remember growing up, my siblings and I always asked for extra hominy in our […]

Texas Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Yogurt Glaze

It’s Spring time in Texas and there’s nothing better to celebrate this wonderful weather than a bright, fragrant Lemon Yogurt Cake. Lemon cake is a Texas favorite and one thing you’ll probably find at just about any party. Lemon Yogurt Cake Lemon cake has a long history here in Texas and it […]

How to Make Strawberry Lavender Infused Tequila

How to Make Strawberry Lavender Infused Tequila I recently share my best tips on How to Host a Girls’ Night In. After a long week there’s nothing I love more having the girls over for a few hours of girl time. We have a chance to re-connect, chat about our week, laugh and enjoy a few nibbles […]

How to Host a Girls’ Night In

Photos by Jason David Page How to Host a Girls’ Night In Ya’ll know I’m always up for a great party and I love to entertain. Some of my favorite parties to host though, are our weekend girls’ night in parties. I love celebrating the women in my life and girls’ nights are a great way to […]

Creamy Poblano Hominy Warm Salad

Creamy poblano hominy warm salad is the perfect under 15-minute side-dish. Made with Butter, heavy cream and roasted poblano peppers combine to create this amazing creamy poblano hominy warm salad with a kick. Creamy Poblano Hominy Warm Salad I adore hominy – in menudo, pozole verde and pozole rojo. The warm tender kernels […]

Pineapple Paloma Cocktail

Pineapple Paloma Cocktail The classic Paloma cockail is a simple mix of Tequila, grapefruit juice and soda water. It’s a gorgeous and delicious cocktail, but with summer around the corner, I wanted to kick the original recipe up a notch. To bring in some bright, summer flavors, I’m adding fresh pineapple and ripe ruby red […]