Find recipes to make delicious dishes, from my family to yours. Specialties include authentic Mexican-American cuisine from South Texas.
Learn how to make strawberry cheesecake from scratch. This easy cheesecake recipe comes out rich and creamy without being dense like many cheesecakes. The recipe comes with a delicious strawberry topping for cheesecake too. While it does require baking, there’s no need for a water bath.
This chicken mole recipe reminds me of my childhood home where aromas of spices, onion, and garlic wafted out from the kitchen daily. While this recipe calls for numerous toasted ingredients, adapting the recipe to suit your own tastes is part of the fun. Why Make Mole from Scratch? This…
I’ve had a love affair with all things Italian for as long as I can remember. This easy homemade pasta recipe is especially dear. It brings back fond memories of our honeymoon in Italy over 10 years ago. I’ve adapted this recipe based on a cooking class we took in…
Learn how to make these light and crisp Valentine sugar cookies for a delicious and beautiful treat that you can share with friends. Valentine Sugar Cookies These Valentine sugar cookies have the perfect blend of crunch and softness. They aren’t flimsy or overly chewy like store-bought sugar cookies. They’re crisp…
Nothing says “fall” like apples and cinnamon! These baked apple empanadas combine both ingredients in perfect harmony. With a dollop of whipped cream on top, it just might become a new favorite fall dessert! Welcome to our Autumn Blog Hop! To kick off the fall season, my blogging friends and…
This authentic red enchilada recipe (enchiladas rojas) is what real Mexican-Americans make at home. (Ask me how I know this.) This is what we call enchiladas callejeras or “street enchiladas.” It’s a recipe I enjoyed as a child, and my own kids leap for joy when I make it now….
It’s an exciting day here because I’m joining a lovely group of ladies as a guest host on Welcome Home Sunday! Get ready for a big dose of home and garden inspiration with these featured projects from bloggers. Meet Your Hosts I’m so thankful that Kelly from The Tattered Pew…
There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than this easy lavender lemonade recipe with a hint of mint! It’s the perfect combination of citrus and sweetness with a balanced flavor that will delight the taste buds. Benefits of Lavender As I mentioned in my lavender heating pad tutorial,…