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Chocolate Seed Bombs

Chocolate Seed Bombs In our house we are crazy for chocolate. We love it baked, drizzled, made into ice cream and we especially love a steaming cup of hot chocolate. When Green & Black’s asked if I wanted to try out their Latin infused chocolate the Maya Gold, preview their new cookbook and offer a giveaway to […]

Jicama Corn Salsa

Jicama Corn Salsa I killed a mole recipe on Thursday; really I obliterated it to messy pulp. I sacrificed a juicy slice of watermelon for what I thought would be a lip smacking new margarita combo, total FAIL! I accidently placed my poblanos in the freezer and left the crema in my truck. Disgusting. […]

Rick Bayless ~ Salsa Roja de Chile Arbol

The boxes are packed, loaded on to a u-haul and have been deposited to our home. The countdown begins 29 days left in Edinburg, Texas. The excitement is almost unbearable. I now find myself sleeping on one of those air mattresses. My kitchen scaled down to 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 glasses and only […]

Arroz con Camarón Seco – Rice with Dried Shrimp

Arroz con Camarón Seco – Rice with Dried Shrimp Nothing excites my 7 yr old daughter more than hotels and shrimp. She loves weekend trips and even helps my husband chose the perfect place to lay her tiny head. When we dine there had better be shrimp on the menu. Because a 7 yr […]

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 […]

Ensalada de Noche Buena – Christmas Eve Salad

In Spanish Noche Buena means “Good Night.” In the month of December Noche Buena for Latinos becomes a celebratory part of the Christmas Holiday. Noche Buena means Christmas Eve or Poinsettia and is the final evening of Las Posadas. On Noche Buena families attend misa de gallo (midnight mass). After mass entire families, friends and […]

Polvorones de Chocolate

Polvorones de Chocolate Baking is in full swing here this week as our family prepares for Las Posadas. A celebration that begins on December 16 and ends on Christmas Eve with the Cena of La Noche Buena. This celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem. These processions of los peregrinos lead to a different house every night for […]

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!!

Quick Corn Saute

Quick Corn Saute A simple, really simple side dish is what I turn to on those never ending hectic days. A simple side dish that bursts with flavor, is it possible? Yes. Yes. Yes. A quick corn saute loaded with celery, carrots, garlic and cilantro provide not only flavor, but add brightness to your […]