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Apricot Horchata {Made with Dried Apricots}

how to make horchata in a blender

  A delicious twist on the traditional horchata apricot horchata made with dried apricots, rice, cinnamon and vanilla is delicious.     This apricot horchata is a huge hit at Casita Gris, we simply love it! Creamy served over ice we make apricot horchata often for dinner, on the weekends or for family dinners. Sometimes […]

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Ground Beef Gorditas

ground beef gordita recipe

Tender homemade beef gorditas stuffed with a flavorful ground beef made with onion, tomato, garlic, serrano chile and plenty of spices.     Beef gorditas remind me of my Mami. Warm masa cooked over a comal, stuffed with ground beef was her go-to after Sunday Mass. My Mami would make a huge tray of gorditas […]

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Hibiscus Slow Cooker Brisket

Hibiscus Slow Cooker Brisket

Fork tender hibiscus infused brisket made in the slow cooker packs a punch. Flavorful, tender, and perfect when wrapped in a warm tortilla. My hibiscus brisket is hands down my new favorite slow cooker recipe.     Y’all Y’all   Hibiscus and brisket are a match made in heaven, who knew? Me muero with excitement […]

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Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Cazuela Cocktail

what is a mexican barro cazuela

Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Cazuela Cocktail made from fresh watermelon and cucumber juice, lime juice and tequila Blanco served in a Cazuela is a showstopper, refreshing and simple to whip up for crowd.     Y’all I am soaking in every minute of watermelon season here in Texas. August is my favorite month to enjoy watermelons, […]

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Blackberry Margarita Sangria Cazuela Cocktail

easy blackberry sangria cocktail recipe

Blackberry Margarita Sangria Cazuela Cocktail made from fresh blackberries, lemon juice, white wine, tequila topped with lemon-lime soda is the entertaining at its finest. Served in a Cazuela, guest can serve themselves while you sit back, unwind, and enjoy your guests.       Y’all nothing beats an evening with great friends, endless chisme and […]

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Coconut Blackberry Tres Leches Cake

coconut blackberry tres leches cake made with coconut milk

I’m celebrating blackberry season with a stunning coconut blackberry tres leches cake. A box cake mix, soaked in evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and blackberry infused coconut milk takes this tres leches cake to another level. Served garnished with fresh blackberries and shredded coconut my coconut blackberry tres leches taste like summer on a plate. […]

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Baked Cheesy Chorizo con Papa Tostadas

Baked Cheesy Chorizo con Papa Tostadas

Baked, warm from the oven. My Baked Cheesy Chorizo con papa Tostadas are delicious. Made with a crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, chorizo con papas and queso Oaxaca. Baked then served warm with salsa and radishes these babies hit the spot.     Chorizo con Papa Tostadas are the ultimate dinner idea, perfect […]

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Beef Molcajete {with Veggies} Made on the Grill

A steaming beef molcajete filled with salsa, grilled flank steak, grilled zucchini, green onions, poblanos and panela cheese is a crowd favorite. Perfect for summer entertaining, a beef molcajete is served with plenty of warm tortillas, rice, and beans.     Talk about wowing your guests! My beef molcajete presentation alone will have your guests […]

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Peach Gelatina {with fresh peach sauce}

gelatina with a fresh peach sauce

Gelatina is a widely popular childhood Mexican dessert. Gelatina can be found in vibrant colors, flavors, colors, and various shapes for every season and holiday. My peach gelatina is made from peach gelatin cubes, combined with a creamy gelatin made with sweetened condensed milk, lemon extract and unflavored gelatin. Drizzled with a fresh peach sauce […]

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I'm Vianney, an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer and the Author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Here in South Texas, we love to entertain and spend time in the company of good people. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.

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