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Easy Brisket Enchiladas

Easy Brisket Enchiladas My life along with my table has become a fusion of Mexico and Texas. Two worlds that sync deliciously together with ease. Many of the flavors of Mexico are enjoyed in Texas and here in South Texas they are considered an obsession. During the Holiday is when the fusion of my […]

Creamy Pineapple & Coconut Empanadas

Creamy Pineapple & Coconut Empanadas One last sweet treat (and giveaway) before my family arrives for the Holidays. Creamy empanadas stuffed with pineapple and coconut baked until crisp. The recipe is from Ericka of Nibbles and Feast. I enjoyed them so much I made them for my tamalada fiesta. My sister hid them for herself and papi ate 4 in one evening. That […]

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa The Posadas are in full swing and we are gearing up for a complete week of celebrations. Las Posadas begin on December 16 and end 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 […]

Cinnamon Persimmon Margarita

Cinnamon Persimmon Margarita Last night’s tamalada was a success!! My family and I enjoyed an evening of making tamales, catching up and laughing. We slathered masa, generously filled our tamales, loaded our steamers and sat back and sipped on a few margaritas. The kiddos ran amuck, built a fort and checked in every 5 […]

Christmas Cream Cookies with Rompope Frosting

Christmas Cream Cookies with Rompope Frosting My Christmas tree is all set, my lights are twinkling and this Texans has dozens of snowflakes slowly falling from her ceiling. My own winter wonderland in South Texas. Christmas season is here. Christmas music, Las Posadas, tamales, rompope and Christmas cookies is what I look forward to […]

Countdown to Thanksgiving ~ My Favorite Recipes

Thanksgiving week is upon us! Are you ready? I am heading out today to pick up a few items and I am heading into the kitchen tonight to prep, chop, dice and clean. I find if I prep enough in advance I can actually relax that day and enjoy my family. I wanted to take this time to share […]

Dia de Los Muertos

Dia de Los Muertos On Dia de Los Muertos it is believed that the spirits of our dead come back from the afterlife to visit family and friends. It is thought that a slight breeze, a beautiful butterfly or even a hummingbird can carry their spirit. Families and friends gather to celebrate the return of their […]

My Week in Pictures

Happy Halloween!! I hope you have a wonderfully sweet day!! Here’s a little glimpse of what I have been up to this week, enjoy! Pumpkin Pasta for dinner, loved it!! We try to have a family dinner/ movie night every Tuesday. My girls love them!! Surprise Birthday dinner for my little sister, she loved […]

Creamy Black Beans

Two months ago we took a weekend trip to Houston, Texas to catch a basketball game. We spent the day before the game at the aquarium, museum and visiting friends. Tired and ready for a nap we headed to our hotel to unwind and play in the pool. Time flew by, it was late and […]