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Joy the Baker’s Mini Chamomile Cake with Honey Frosting

Mini Chamomile Cakes with Honey Frosting This was the quickest photo shoot that has ever taken place in my kitchen. I take full responsibility. I decided to bake these mini chamomile cakes in the morning hours, the exact hours that everyone began to rustle out of bed. My nieces floated into the kitchen […]

Easy Orejitas

Easy Orejitas Also known as Elephant Ears or Palmiers. These crispy treats are easily assembled, baked and ready for your afternoon cup of tea. Don’t you love tea? I love tea and always try to have it on hand for my mom when she visits. Lipton was sweet enough to ask me “How do you enjoy your tea?” In silence, […]

Tilapia with Lemon Pepita Sauce

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent season. As Catholics we observe Cuaresma (Lent) the 40 day (not including Sundays) penitential season that ends on Easter Sunday. In this time we take time to reflect on our lives, treasure our blessings and dedicate more time to helping others in need. On Ash Wednesday […]

Joy the Baker’s Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Fudge Brownies I made these brownies twice. And not once did I have the chance to slather them in luscious chocolate butter cream. Brownies go fast in my house. With my two girls, my two nieces, hubby, mom and sister in the kitchen, really did they have a chance. Always the blogger (thinking of the photo I […]

Salsa Frijoles de Olla

Salsa Frijoles de Olla Super Bowl is approaching fast. Have you finalized your menu? When I spotted this on my friend Drick’s blog I knew it would be a perfect addition to our menu. And was I ever right. This salsa served with warm tortillas chips hits the spot. Perfect for game day, movie night […]

Chipotle-Honey Chorizo and Beef Burgers

Chipotle-Honey Chorizo and Beef Burgers We are serving up game day eats this week. And who doesn’t love a juicy burger? These burgers rock! I have to say they are manly. Huge in fact, but don’t let that stop you ladies they are so worth it! Packed with flavor and a hint of heat these babies make both men & women happy! […]

Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido An appetizer of melted cheese spiked with tequila and overflowing with chorizo, poblanos and tomato. This gal loves tequila and cheese comes in a close second making queso fundido one of our go to party eats! Serve with a heaping plate of warm corn tortillas or homemade tortillas chips this is a crowd pleaser. Queso […]

Grapefruit Margarita

Grapefruit Margarita Happy Friday! I am excited to share with you a new margarita. Grapefruit! Bursting with tart/sweet flavor grapefruits are one of my favorite fruits. Here in the Rio Grande Valley I snatch these babies up by the 18lb bag for under $6.00. I add them to avocado, salads, oatmeal and even marinades. My girls love adding grapefruit juice in homemade soda […]

Hominy Quesadillas

Hominy Quesadillas Dinner at our house is major. Breakfast is usually on the go, on the fly. Lunch is usually leftovers, a quick taquito de aguacate (my favorite) or a heaping bowl of oatmeal. But, dinner is another story. This is our time. Time to experiment, try a new recipe or perfect a future recipe […]