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Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Everyone loves tacos. Served warm for breakfast, lunch or dinner they are a family favorite meal. Breakfast tacos are the ultimate comfort food here in Texas where everyone has their own spin, twist or tip on how to improve on the beloved breakfast taco. My personal favorite is crispy potato tacos with a ton of […]

Sharing my Mexican Culture

Sharing my Mexican Culture Growing up in South Texas I was fortunate to be surrounded in my culture. We lived three hours from the Mexican border and visited our family in Mexico regularly. We would spend a weekend in Mexico and come Monday I was in class speaking-living as an American enjoying a cheeseburger and […]

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 […]