CHAMPURRADO ICE CREAM RECIPE
Why do we have to wait for winter to enjoy the sweet flavor of a favorite Mexican hot beverage, Champurrado? In the heat of summer, it’s all about homemade ice cream in our household. Inspired by the thick hot chocolate drink, we developed this recipe for homemade Champurrado Ice Cream, a creamy, rich delight that […]
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CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE
Chile Rellenos can be one of those more intimidating Mexican dishes to prepare because you want the egg batter to be light and fluffy. In this Chile Relleno Casserole recipe, you eliminate the stress and worries and simply enjoy the flavors. What are the flavors of the Chile Relleno Casserole? You’ll taste the heat of […]
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SEASONING!
Do you ever watch those food shows where a top-notch chef gets eliminated because they didn’t season their food enough? Doesn’t it just kill you? It doesn’t matter how good their technique is, you will be chopped for not seasoning the dish. It’s true at home, too, albeit you don’t win $10,000 in cash for […]
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A Recipe to Make Summer Memories with Your Family; Balsamic Strawberries and Honey-Ricotta Cream
Think of Strawberries and Cream but with an adult twist. This lovely Balsamic Strawberries and Honey-Ricotta Cream recipe will elevate your dessert game, that’s for sure! See what summer memories come up for you while you and your family are preparing this recipe for a twist on Strawberries and Cream. Berry picking with your parents, […]
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Black Bean Tlacoyos made with Cacique Cotija cheese
This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. All opinions are my own. There are few ingredients that call my name like cheese does. So partnering to work with Cacique, the number one brand of Mexican cheeses, is a dream come true. Making tlacoyos with Cacique Cotija was a no-brainer to me for a vegetarian […]
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MyCajita – Discover Artisan Mexican Gifts
The idea of MyCajita came at the right time, given our “new normal” of online shopping due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Worried about Mother’s Day or a comadre’s birthday? Not to worry. MyCajita is an online subscription-based shopping destination supporting more than 155 artisans throughout Mexico. The company sent us the “SALUD” box knowing we […]
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CARROT CAKE RECIPE: MOIST AND DENSE
Mmmmmm….. Carrot Cake. It’s one of my favorite cakes in the whole wide world. The recipe for Carrot Cake is moist, dense, and quite honestly to die for! We’ve made a number of carrot cakes over the years. The cream cheese frosting stands out as a winner in this recipe. Simple, velvety, absolutely delicious. This […]
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THE SPECTACULAR QUEEN MARY ROYAL SUNDAY BRUNCH
Since we consider ourselves ROYALTY, we were thrilled to receive a private invitation to experience The Queen Mary’s Royal Sunday Brunch. Sure by the end of the #SundayFunday affair our crowns were a little tilted from all the free-flowing champagne, but we had to share our experience even if it was a little blurry with […]
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CAMARONES A LA DIABLA – A Mexican Seafood Classic
A classic Mexican seafood dish, Camarones a la Diabla (shrimp as hot as the devil or deviled shrimp) has shrimp swimming in a fiery red chile sauce that will have beads of sweat running down your nose — it is that hot. You can always adjust the heat level to your own personal liking, but […]
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AL PASTOR TACOS
Looking for a vegetarian recipe with tons of flavor? Roasted Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos will satisfy and hit all the notes we look for in a taco. AL PASTOR SAUCE It’s all in the sauce. The recipe has four guajillo peppers and two tablespoons of Anchiote paste. The peppers and chile paste is what delivers […]
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