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Cantaloupe Basil Queso Fresco Salsa

Cantaloupe Basil Queso Fresco Salsa cantaloupe, red onion, fresh basil, sliced jalapenos, queso fresco and plenty of fresh lime juice is the freshest, tastiest appetizer for all your summer get-togethers.       We are safely moving back to summer entertaining, and I plan to soak in every get-together, every brunch, and every happy hour […]

Brown Sugar Citrus Carnitas

Carnitas a traditional Mexican dish with a Texas twist can be prepped in under ten minutes and are cooked in the slow cooker. Brown sugar, ruby red grapefruit, and orange juice help to tenderize our carnitas, while oregano, cumin, ground cinnamon and jalapeno give these slow cooked carnitas a burst of flavor.       […]

Warm Poblano Corn Salsa

A warm skillet salsa made with poblanos, corn, and jalapenos is the ultimate stovetop to table appetizer for weekday entertaining or even better on movie night.     Guys! Warm salsa is where it’s at. I love making salsa at home, nothing beats a freshly made salsa at the table to drizzle over your tacos […]

Peach Palomas

Happy National Tequila Day! To celebrate I’m whipping up fresh Peach Palomas with Tequila Cazadores! Texas peaches are at their peak right now and I’m finding any excuse to use these gems. I recently hosted an intimate dinner to celebrate my love for sharing recipes here on Sweet Life. It also fell on the exact […]

Carne Guisada

  Carne Guisada has been a in my life for as long as I can remember. My mami made it when friends came over it. She made it on Sunday while she did laundry. It would slowly cook on the stove-top as she sorted- folded clothes at the kitchen table.  I’m excited to partner with […]

DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Homemade Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup

  When it comes to cocktailing at home – I prefer to make my own simple syrups, they simply taste better than store-bought versions that contain fillers and additives. I always have homemade simple syrup on-hand, plus a few seasonal variations that make shaking up cocktails a breeze. My family and friends love my homemade […]