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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 […]

Entrees// Fish & Seafood// Lenten Recipes// Mexican// Side Dishes27 Comments

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 […]

Christmas Recipes// Mexican// Salads// Side Dishes3 Comments

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 […]

Baked Goods// Christmas Recipes// Mexican35 Comments

Celebrating the Launch of the New Maseca Website with Blog Amigas!!

Hola my dear readers!!  I have some exciting news to share with you today.  One of my favorite products Maseca is launching a new website loaded with family favorite meals, healthy recipes ideas and promotions with chances to win great prizes!  Another wonderful feature will be the announcing of Blog Amigas.  Talented Latinas sharing their passion of cooking with Maseca.  […]

Giveaways19 Comments

Pozole Verde

As I mentioned in my earlier post, holidays in our home meant Pozole and bunuelos.  Sadly I feel I might not get around to making bunuelos this year, but I do want to share a pozole recipe.  I cannot even begin to count how many times over the years my mom has made pozole.  She typically makes pozole rojo (red) flavored with […]

Entrees// Mexican// Soups & Stews39 Comments

Texas Sugar Cookies

Santa’s almost here and I of course am behind. Daily I have been reminded of the cookies that need to be made for Santa’s arrival.   Add to the list the tamales I have yet to begin, the brisket I must prep, a pot of beans and well it leaves for a busy day.

Desserts// Holidays// Texas products18 Comments

Mazapanes de Cacahuate

  It’s a small world…Read on my sweet readers..

Desserts// Mexican61 Comments

Puffy Tacos with Picadillo or Rajas Poblano con Crema

 You didn’t think I would spend time with Diana all week and not give you her famous puffy taco recipe did you? 

Appetizers// Entrees// Giveaways// Side Dishes// Texas Talent48 Comments

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