Search Results for: about

Rompope – Mexican Eggnog

Rompope is the Mexican version of eggnog, spiked with rum. This creamy egg based drink is often served during the Christmas season for Las Posadas. My mom loves Rompope and always made sure to purchase extra bottles for the Holiday season with every trip we made to Mexico. Mi abuelita loves to sip Rompope on chilly evenings spent […]

Ultimate Nachos

Have you had enough Thanksgiving leftovers? I know I have. Bring on Sunday and football food!! Football food at our home can be a all night affair tenderly caring for a smoked brisket or as simple as pulling our favorite panty staples. This Sunday we went with VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® for Ultimate Nachos. Texans have […]

Guajillo Cranberry Sauce

My Thanksgiving contribution to New Latina – Guajillo Cranberry Sauce Happy Thanksgiving!! Guajillo Cranberry Sauce INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup orange juice 1 tsp orange zest 1 cup grated piloncillo 1 guajillo chile 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup pumpkin seeds INSTRUCTIONS: Rehydrate guajillo chile in warm water for 20 minutes. In […]

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Halloween is spooky fun for the kids but, what about the parents? Shouldn’t we be rewarded for our efforts in helping our kids in their quest for the biggest load of candy? They want spooky. I want spicy! My fellow margarita lovers do I have a treat for you!! Spicy Watermelon Margaritas.

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa (keen-wa) was once called “the gold of the Incas,” or “mother grain.” The Inca tribe turned to this ancient grain to increase the stamina of their warriors and believed the grain to be sacred. I like the Incas also believe Quinoa packs a powerful punch. The punch our body needs, craves and deserves. Weeks […]

Pepita Brittle

Be it Fall, Summer or Winter you can always find pepitas in my pantry. I love adding them to my salads, crushing them to coat chicken or for making pipian (mole). But pepitas in brittle, ahh makes my heart go pitter.. patter… Enjoy!!

Tequila Cream Sauce

Giveaway details below. Giveaway has Ended thanks for your comments! I make alot of margaritas. I’m sure by now you have noticed. Last night as I attempted to make room in a very cluttered pantry for two new bottles I picked up over the weekend. I spotted a bottle in the far left corner, […]

Entomatadas

Happy Monday!! I am excited to have finally decided to give Sweet Life a much needed makeover. Muchos abrazos y besos a Chantilly for giving my space a total over haul. Her patience, dedication and knowledge helped ease my nerves during the complete process. Thanks amiga!! Enjoy! Lightly fried corn tortillas dipped in a rich tomato sauce then filled with onion and […]

Tamarind Margarita

A Margarita on Monday? Really? Why not? I say let’s celebrate the beginning of a new week. I say we forget last week in all it’s hustle, missed deadlines and long days away from home. Today is a fresh a new day to conquer all those pesky to-do items on our checklist, finally wash the baskets of […]