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Mexican Christmas Eve Salad {Ensalada Noche Buena}

Mexican Christmas eve Salad, Ensalada Noche buena is a bright and colorful Mexican salad brimming with holiday flavors. Made of roasted beets, oranges, jicama, apples, pomegranate and pepitas are layered decoratively over romaine lettuce. Crema Mexicana is lightly tinted with beet juice to give the dressing a festive color. Mexican Christmas eve salad […]

Kiwi Infused Tequila – Kiwi Orange Margarita

Kiwi orange margarita made with kiwi infused tequila, orange juice, lemon juice and cinnamon. A cinnamon sugar rim and kiwi star in the center of the glass takes this cocktail to the next level. As you start planning your Thanksgiving -the turkey, desserts, cranberry sauce, and gravy it’s easy to forget about a […]

One Bowl Dulce de Leche Brownies

One bowl dulce de leche brownies are the easiest one bowl baked dessert for any occasion. Brownies swirled with dulce le leche, pecans and served warm drizzle with dulce de leche and pepitas are heavenly. I love one bowl desserts. No need to pull out my stand mixer or dirty up mas dishes. […]

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Tex-Mex Recent Recipes Featured Recipes Search for a Tex-Mex recipe… Or browse categories below. Enjoy the Sweet Life cooking: Tex-Mex Breakfast Tex-Mex Appetizers Texas in my Heart Tex-Mex Salsas & Dips Tex-Mex Desserts About Sweet Life Hi, I’m Vianney Rodriguez, the founder, recipe developer and South Texas foodie behind Sweet Life. I’m also the Author […]

Creamy Cauliflower Hominy Soup

A creamy cauliflower hominy soup that is perfect for fall. My creamy cauliflower hominy soup made from cauliflower, hominy, onion, broth, and heavy cream is the perfect soup for a chilly evening. Topped with crispy hominy this creamy cauliflower hominy soup is simplicity at its best. I’m in the process of planning my […]

Mini Chicken Enchilada Bites

Mini chicken enchilada bites are a quick and easy meal idea. Made with shredded chicken warmed through with enchilada sauce piled high on a baked French roll then topped with plenty of shredded cheese, baked and served warm with salsa. My mini chicken enchilada bites are quick & easy to make. Great for […]

Ground Beef Puffy Tacos

Ground beef puffy tacos are a tasty twist on taco night! Puffy tacos made from masa, fried until puffy, stuffed with ground beef and topped with Real California Milk Crema and Cheese! A true Texas gem, puffy tacos are delicious. I had my first puffy taco in San Antonio while visiting my sister […]

Pineapple Dulce de Leche Milhojas Cake

Milhojas also known as the thousand layer is a popular dessert in Latin America. Milhojas cake is layers upon layers of flaky pastry filled with pastry cream, whipped cream, and topped with dulce de leche and fruit. Mil hojas cake is a delicious, light, and fruity fresh way to celebrate any occasion! Today […]

Ancho Roasted Shrimp Couscous Salad

Ancho roasted shrimp couscous salad made with ancho chile seasoned shrimp, fluffy couscous, queso and radishes tossed in a citrus dressing served over leafy greens. Quick, convenient, and simply delicious Texas shrimp is one of my favorite ingredients to cook. Not only are shrimp delicious, but they can be ready in under 30 […]