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Texas Watermelon Martini

Texas watermelon martini made from fresh Texas watermelon juice, vodka, lime syrup served icy cold in a sugar rimmed glass.     A watermelon martini is the perfectly perfect way to enjoy the Texas watermelon season. I look forward to Texas watermelon season every year. From salsa, to agua fresca, to cocktails, summer watermelons are […]

Pina Colada Paletas

Creamy pina colada paletas are a special boozy summer treat for all adults at your next summer soirée! Pineapple, coconut, and rum combine to create the ultimate refreshing paleta that is sure to keep you cool all summer.   When it comes to simple summer desserts, there’s nothing easier or more beloved than the homemade […]

Choriqueso

Choriqueso made from chorizo, onions, and jalapeno, topped with tomato, cilantro and cheese then broiled until bubbly is the ultimate appetizer for entertaining or movie night.       Choriqueso is easily one of my favorite appetizers to serve when entertaining. Individual choriquesos served with warm tortillas or a pile of tortilla chips, delicious. WHAT […]

Coconut Quindim

Quindim is vibrant yellow dessert from Brazil with a base made of egg yolks. Sweetened with coconut flakes and sugar quindim are baked in a water bath to ensure a creamy custard consistency. Topped with coconut flakes and brown sugar quindim is the sweetest ending to any meal.        A dessert from Brazil […]

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake Inspired by Selena

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake inspired by Selena is sweetest vanilla cake topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and chocolate letters to celebrate La Reina de Tejano. My Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Vanilla Cake inspired by Selena is light, fluffy, and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting and homemade chocolate letters.   […]

Easy to make Brigadeiros

Easy to make Brigadeiros, also known as negrinhos are a Brazilian truffle made from cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, rolled in powdered sugar. Brigadeiros are super simple to make, but really look impressive. Brigadeiros are perfect for entertaining, impressive for the holidays and even better paired with wine.      Brigadeiros are tiny bites of […]