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Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad I was recently invited to participate in a cooking demo with the dinner tonight healthy cooking school in partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. The Dinner Tonight program was developed to provide busy families with quick, healthy, cost effective recipes that taste great. Not only does the Dinner Tonight program provide recipes, […]

Peach Bourbon Lemonade

Peach Bourbon Lemonade Ohh hola summer in South Texas, thank you for gracing us with your intense heat and humidity… thank you for gracing us with an endless summer supply of plump blackberries, vibrant watermelons and sweet peaches. I love you Texas …there’s no other place I would rather live. I recently scooped up the […]

Guava Baked Drumsticks

Guava Baked Drumsticks I’m all about Sunday family dinners. I live for the downtime of Sunday, no rushing around, no computer work or photos to edit, just sharing a meal with the entire familia. It re-energizes and revitalizes me for the start of a new week. With kids at the table, the menu planning […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Floats

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Vive Mejor and Dime Media. Thank you for supporting the companies I collaborate to bring you exciting, new recipes. Watermelon Ice Cream Floats Ice cream floats were one of my favorite summer desserts as a kid – and still are! Creamy ice cream combined with […]

Paleta Morir Soñando

Paleta Morir Soñando A creamy dreamy citrus drink that hails from the Dominican Republic morir soñando means “to die dreaming.” captures the essence of summer. Made with orange juice, a spoonful of sugar whisked with icy cold milk served over plenty of crushed ice morir soñando screams summer fun. I had my first taste of a […]

Ham and Cheese Torta Sandwiches (Torta de Jamon y Queso)

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Applegate. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes. Ham and Cheese Torta Sandwiches (Torta de Jamon y Queso) Para receta en Español A torta is a Mexican sandwich typically eaten for lunch or “on the go.” Growing up […]

Hibiscus Coconut Bundt Cake

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with La Lechera. As a member of the La Lechera Team I am happily spreading the word about La Lechera. Thank you for supporting the brands I collaborate with to bring you exciting new recipes Making Memories Hibiscus Coconut Bundt Cake My mami has always been a […]

Quick and Easy Honey Nut Cheerios™ Brittle

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by General Mills Big G Cereals via Acorn Influence. Thank you for supporting the brands that Sweet Life collaborates with to bring you exciting new recipes. During the holiday season one thing is certain there will be plenty of homemade tamales and my mom’s famous pecan brittle. […]

Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa

Toasted Chile de Arbol Salsa I posted a photo on instagram recently with a resolution to eat more salsa. What I should have said is, I want to share more salsa recipes with you. I get it you want to mas salsa – I read all of your emails, thank you. And frankly I don’t […]