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Spicy Bean Dip

Spicy Bean Dip Whether you’re gathered around the TV for March Madness, hosting a fiesta or simply enjoying a ladies night – chips and dip are the perfect savory snack. Chips and dip are a popular party fare, but what makes this dish amazing is that is can be made quickly with a few items […]

Latin Twist – A Pre-Order Giveaway

Latin Twist – A Pre-Order Giveaway Y’all! Latin Twist is almost here! Can you tell I’m excited? If you follow me on instagram, you’ve seen sweet sneak peeks of the process of creating this wonderful cocktail book with my co-author Yvette. And guess what? It is currently off to the printers printing away – I […]

Spicy Shrimp over Pureed Hominy

This recipe was previously published over at The Latin Kitchen. Spicy Shrimp over Pureed Hominy Celebrating Lent season in South Texas means only one thing, Shrimp! Wild-caught straight from the blue water in the gulf Texas shrimp are well known world-wide for their great flavor. South Texans take their feasting for Lent to a whole […]

Chicken Ranchero Chimichangas

Chicken Ranchero Chimichangas Calling all Tex-Mex lovers! Holy chimichanga! We Texans love anything stuffed, spooned or stuffed into a tortilla, yum! Today I wanted to share a family favorite treat, chimichangas. You can find chimichangas in every Tex-Mex joint her in South Texas, people can’t get enough of them. A flavorful filling spooned into a […]

Cinnamon Orange Margarita

Cinnamon Orange Margarita Happy National Margarita Day! I’ve teamed up with a few fellow tequila lovers to provide you with plenty of inspiration to help you celebrate this fun day in style. Inspired by the cinnamon oranges I keep in my fridge to enjoy with my French toast or in my oatmeal I decided to […]

Chile Lime Salmon with Caribbean Salsa

Chile Lime Salmon with Caribbean Salsa is an easy Lenten dish that can be made in under 20 minutes. Chile lime salmon is baked then topped with a Caribbean salsa made of kiwi, mango, bell pepper, grapefruit, and red onion. Chile Lime Salmon with Caribbean Salsa Perfect for Lenten Season It’s Lenten season, bring on […]

Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita

Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita Whether you like them straight up, on the rocks, or fresh from the blender, margaritas are amaazzzing! What better excuse to celebrate the beginning of the weekend or Valentine’s Day than with a margarita made from fresh fruit, plus a spicy kick from pickled jalapenos. And don’t forget National Margarita Day takes […]

Avocado Brownies

Sweet Life Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Avocados from Mexico and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Avocado Brownies I recently co-hosted an event with Avocados from Mexico in Houston, Texas to launch their Echale Challenge, more on this below. I served these avocado brownies at the event […]

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Sweet Potato Quesadillas Lately my days have been a busy blur of dental appointments, deadlines, party planning and cleaning. All of this chaos in the midst of fighting a nasty cold had this mami drained. One evening I had no plan or desire to even attempt to make dinner, but with a hungry family I […]