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Sopes

Sopes Sopes are thick shells made from masa. The edges are pinched to create a wall that helps to encase the topping of your choice. Served as an “antojito,” craving sopes are usually small in size, topped with refried beans, cheese, chicken and salsa. A popular street food sopes are easy to make and […]

Mojitos

My brother is a perfectionist. Every aspect of his life is met with a complete plan of attack. Plan. Attack. Conquer. He’s a Marine. Enough said. One evening I received this text. “How do you make your mojitos?” “Ummm, mint, rum sugar… why?” “I’m having a get together… I want to serve mojitos.. I’ve tried several […]

Mexican Fish Stew

Mexican Fish Stew Whew!! What a week. I spent the week packing and in my rush I lost a few of my prized kitchen items along the way. My vegetable peeler, food processor blade and wine bottle opener are MIA!! Two of the three items can easily be replaced by my trusted knife but, the […]

Arroz con Camarón Seco – Rice with Dried Shrimp

Arroz con Camarón Seco – Rice with Dried Shrimp Nothing excites my 7 yr old daughter more than hotels and shrimp. She loves weekend trips and even helps my husband chose the perfect place to lay her tiny head. When we dine there had better be shrimp on the menu. Because a 7 yr […]

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos Easy, bright, bursting with flavor and healthy is what I crave on the weekends. Shrimp tacos are one of the easiest meals I have in my arsenal for lazy weekends. Weekends should be lazy, breezy and delish don’t you think? A quick marinade and even quicker relish are prepped. Sauté your shrimp, warm a […]

Joy the Baker’s Avocado Fries & CookBook Review

Avocado Fries My little sister and I have a ritual. Our me time. To unwind, distress and take a break from our kids. She visits me every two weeks and we plan our little escape. Midnight movies. Have you been to the movies at midnight? Well, here in Edinburg, Texas it’s pretty empty (very) and […]

Albóndigas de Camarón

Albóndigas de Camarón One of my childhood favorites Albóndigas are comfort in a bowl. One of the many dishes my mom is known for. No one could resist her Albóndigas, even to this day the smell drives me to a state of giddy joy. Growing up she would make over sized Albóndigas for us kids. One placed in the center of a bowl swimming in a broth so flavorful the table hummed with the echo […]

Panini Party!!

Panini Party!! Yesterday on Facebook I hosted a Panini party featuring the IMUSA USA Panini maker in celebration of our recent partnership. The party was a blast!! My family arrived to help me celebrate and did we ever celebrate!! We feasted on Panini after Panini. Experimenting with flavors and textures. The kids loved the crunchy bread oozing with cheese. My little sister […]

Orange Margarita Cupcakes

Orange Margarita Cupcakes I’m in Houston!! A quick trip to attend the Latism kickoff event and a wonderful chance to finally met a few of the people I chat with on a weekly basis. This guy I adore. He’s kinda like a long lost primo (cousin) my family neglected to mention. One of the first Texans I connected with over […]