Creamy Mango-Chile Ice Pops with Nestlé® La Lechera® – A Perfect Family Treat

Winter has come and gone and the warmer weather is hitting Southern California with a vengeance. On days like today where temperatures are reaching close to the 90s, I want to treat my family with a cool and refreshing snack. We created these new Creamy Mango-Chile Ice Pops with Nestlé® La Lechera®. The sweetness of […]

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THE CLASSIC AMERICAN DESSERT – STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH LA LECHERA SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROZEN CUSTARD

The lazy days of summer are upon us. Time for dipping our toes into the pool, backyard grilling, and cooling off with sweet desserts like homemade ice cream or strawberry shortcakes, or both! There is something about strawberry shortcakes that takes me back to childhood. We had a strawberry field about two miles from our […]

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SPLENDA® SWEET SWAPS™ – Polvorones Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SplendaHoliday #CollectiveBias It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year! Despite the warm weather and lack of snow in Southern California, the holidays are in full swing. To start off our 12 Days of Christmas, I […]

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Brigaderios: Brazilian Chocolate Truffles for Christmas

In our home, the holidays are not complete without chocolate: mole, tamales, champurrado and plenty of chocolate desserts. Despite our arsenal of flourless chocolate cake, chocoflan, chocolate sugar cookies, chocolate biscotti, and homemade chocolate mousse, there is always room for a little more chocolate decadence. This year we have made Brigaderios, or Brazilian-styled chocolate truffles. […]

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Capirotada with Rum Soaked Raisins and Apples

One of the most beloved desserts to eat during the Lenten season is Capirotada.  It was brought over by the Spaniards and quite possibly had its roots in Roman cuisine (remember that Spain was part of the Roman Empire), but it seems Mexican home cooks have perfected Capirotada, especially since it has so many variants, depending on […]

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