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Peach Gelatina {with 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 […]

Carne Asada Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe

Carne Asada Chilaquiles Verdes with crispy corn tortillas swimming in a rich salsa verde and topped with carne asada along with plenty of delicious garnishes is the ultimate breakfast, brunch, or dinner dish.     Chilaquiles! Chilaquiles!  A beloved Mexican dish consisting of lightly fried corn tortillas simmered in a flavorful sauce. Served for breakfast […]

Mango Coconut Paleta Mocktail

These Mango Coconut Paleta Mocktail might be my go-to summer treat! Made with only two ingredients La Michoacana mango paletas and coconut sparkling water they are a breeze to whip up.     My mango Coconut Paleta Mocktail is so good, and they are perfect for serving at any summer fiesta you are planning this […]

Orange Jalapeño Margarita {Made with all fresh ingredients!}

Orange Jalapeño Margarita, fresh slices of jalapeño, freshly squeezed orange juice, lime juice, tequila and a touch of honey combine to create the perfect cocktail for summer entertaining.     Orange Jalapeño Margaritas are slightly spicy, sweet, and sour and super refreshing over plenty of ice. Made with all fresh ingredients – jalapeños, oranges, limes […]

Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas

Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas lightly fried corn tortillas, dipped in a black bean sauce then stuffed with scrambled eggs and served with plenty of salsa and crumbled queso fresco – breakfast comfort food to the max!     A play on the Mexican dish enfrijoladas my Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas are a little bit Mexican, […]

The Easiest Baked Churros {Made with Puff Pastry}

Skip the greasy mess and bake these puff pastry churros rather than frying them in oil. The easiest twist on the classic Mexican churro puff pastry baked churros are lightly brushed with vanilla butter and dusted in cinnamon-sugar.       My baked churros are so easy to make and require no frying! Flaky, tender […]

Pasilla Short Ribs

Tender short ribs grilled with a pasilla rub are the ultimate Sunday dinner. A pasilla dry rub made with dried pasilla chiles, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic, and onion powder is rubbed on short ribs before grilling.     I’m excited to team up with Beef Loving Texas to share with you an amazing new grilling […]

Cast Iron Skillet Steaks with Salsa Macha

  Salsa Macha drizzled over steaks cooked in a cast iron skillet is the ultimate date night at home. Salsa macha is a delicious, rich salsa made from three types of Mexican dried chiles, onions, garlic, and peanuts. Blended with vinegar and seasoned with oregano salsa macha is simply irresistible.       Date night […]

HIBISCUS BEER

  Trying to decide whether to have a beer or a cocktail tonight? Why not have the best of both worlds? My hibiscus beer is tart, smooth, icy cold and hits the spot after a long week. A lime hibiscus simple syrup made with hibiscus is combined with a Mexican lager to create the most […]