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Tamales de Chocolate y Nuez

Tamales de Chocolate y Nuez Tomorrow is December 12 a day dedicated to La Reina de Mexico (The Queen of Mexico), The Celebration of the Virgin Mary. We will bundle up as a family and head out to 5:30 am mass to sing Las Mananitas to the Virgin Mary and attend mass. This year I am […]

Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas

Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas When my mom began working her second job at our local grocery store many things at our house changed. We were lovingly given the tasks of taking care of our own laundry, the dishes and dinner. As an 11 year old I used to scowl at the thought of all the […]

Pecan Pie Margarita

Pecan Pie Margarita I am up to my elbows in groceries, silverware and football decorations. With the excitement of our Houston Texans playing this year on Thanksgiving Day (super stoked) I almost forgot to feature an amazing celebratory margarita. I mean turkey, football and tequila on the same day it’s almost too much for this […]

Countdown to Thanksgiving ~ My Favorite Recipes

Thanksgiving week is upon us! Are you ready? I am heading out today to pick up a few items and I am heading into the kitchen tonight to prep, chop, dice and clean. I find if I prep enough in advance I can actually relax that day and enjoy my family. I wanted to take this time to share […]

Rajas de Poblano Mashed Potatoes

Rajas de Poblano Mashed Potatoes Chunky mashed potatoes flecked with rajas de poblano oh yeah that’s a Thanksgiving side dish I can wrap my lips around. I’m all about the sides and mashed potatoes play a major role in making this gal happy every Thanksgiving. Confession: Late night out, a few too many drinks and […]

Apple Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

Apple Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing I love Thanksgiving. Okay let me be honest I love Thanksgiving stuffing! And Thanksgiving mashed potatoes and Thanksgiving gravy…. I’m all about the side dishes. Chorizo, cumin and oregano give this stuffing a hearty bite, while the cilantro and apple add a sweet perk. Make your favorite cornbread recipe or feel […]

Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts

Saffron Rice and Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts Happy Friday!! I have a very special post for you today. My friend Faith Gorsky from An Edible Mosaic just had her first cookbook released: An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair. I’m excited to be participating in her virtual book launch party and […]

Countdown to a Mishap-Free Thanksgiving with Chef Ingraham

The countdown has begun to Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving, comfort food, family and of course football, but this day can sometimes be overwhelming. Trust me I’ve been there. Thanksgiving mishaps haunt us all. No one wants to be the person who ruins the gravy or bakes the bird to a crisp. The first time I […]

Mexican Cappuccino

Mexican Cappuccino Today is National Cappuccino Day! Hooray!! Made with espresso, hot milk and a thick cap of foam a Cappuccino is a treat any day of the week. Today we put a Mexican spin on our favorite morning treat with pinch of ground chile ancho, cinnamon and cocoa. Enjoy! Cappuccino was created in […]