Caldo Tlalpeño

It’s been a few days of constant rain and temperatures in the low 80’s. If you live in South Texas you know that means fall is around the

Picadillo con Verdura (Picadillo with veggies)

This is a little twist on the traditional picadillo con papas. It has the same homemade “salsa de tomate” base but instead of just potatoes, this picadillo is

Salpicón de Res (Shredded beef salad)

Salpicon de Res is a very popular dish in Mexico and some parts of Central America. It is a salad made with cooked shredded beef, veggies like lettuce,

Enfrijoladas de Queso Fresco

Isn’t it crazy how the simplest, most humble ingredients make the best meals? This is what I love about my cuisine and what Mexican food is all about;

Capirotada

Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dish, similar to a bread pudding. It is most popular during Lent, where you can find it on every table around Mexico. Capirotada is

Bistec con Papas (Steak and Potato stew)

Bistec con papas is one of the dishes I go to when I need comfort. When I moved to Texas and went back home to visit, I would

Carne Deshebrada

This is the recipe you need to have when you have no idea what to cook and this is why; It is easy to make, delicious, affordable, and

Pork Green Chili

This blog post contains #sponsored content. Fall is finally here! It may still be hot in Texas, but that’s not going to stop me from making my family

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce

Another hot day, another opportunity to fire up the grill. I prepared these fabulous Open Prairie®Natural* Pork Tenderloins with Chimichurri sauce. I made a quick marinade with a

Slow Cooker Pork Loin

#sponsored content I have a busy day today, but I still want to feed my family a great dinner. Slow cooker dinner it is! I prepared this beautiful

St. Louis Style Ribs

#sponsored My family is really getting spoiled this summer with all the wonderful options Open Prairie® Natural* Meats has to offer. Today we made the St. Louis Style

Grilled Pork Tomahawks

#sponsored content Summer is here, the kids are home, and we are firing up the grill for a special dinner. We are grilling OpenPrairie® Natural* Tomahawk pork chops.

Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner

#sponsored content If you are looking for an easy family meal recipe, this one is for you. Not only is it easy to make but it is also

Pastel Azteca

AKA Mexican lasagna or tortilla casserole. No matter how you want to call it, this popular layering Mexican dish is as comforting and delicious as a good lasagna.

Asado de Puerco

This is to me, one of the most representative dishes of the North of Mexico. “Asado de Puerco” also known as Asado de boda, Mancha manteles, Chile colorado,

Champitacos/Steak and Mushroom tacos

#sponsored One of the things I love doing when I go back home to Monterrey is getting tacos. There’s this little restaurant in downtown Monterrey that makes the

Lemon Squares

You only need six ingredients to make these lemon squares and I am sure you already have them in your pantry. These squares are sweet, tart and so

Spatchcock Herb Chicken with Potatoes

Spatchcock Herb Chicken with Potatoes Is the best family friendly recipe you can find. It is simple and delicious. So easy on the kids but also beautiful and

Frozen Peanut butter Pie

This pie is one of my family’s favorite frozen treats and of course, just like everything I like to make, it is super easy and delicious! We are

Creamy Black Beans

Today, I am going to share with you my most recent obsession. Black beans! Every time I make them, I say I am going to freeze them so

Steak Diane

This blogpost contains #sponsored content Do you have a special occasion coming up? Look no further than my Steak Diane recipe. The high quality of the @openprairienatural guarantees

Tacos de Migas/Migas Tacos

If migas are good, “Tacos de Migas” are extra good! This is my all-time favorite breakfast; I would also eat it for lunch and dinner if I could.

Steak Salad with Sacha Inchi Dressing

#sponsored content I’ve created this recipe in partnership with @openprairienatural meats and @brassrootsfood to bring you a steak salad that will help you have a mindful eating experience.

Chicken Chipotle Nachos

#sponsored post Nachos are the perfect party appetizer. They are easy to make, fast and always turn out delicious. They are guarantee of success. These are not your

Potato Tacos with homemade Salsa Roja

These potato tacos are truly a gem! Making them couldn’t be easier. They are absolutely delicious, too! The potatoes are cooked in a rich tomato and guajillo sauce,

Albondigas con Fideo (Meatball and Fideo soup)

One of the most nostalgic, and close to my heart dishes is Sopa de Albondigas. My grandmother used to make the best Albondigas ever! Unfortunately, this is not

Roasted Poblano soup with chicken

I love Poblano peppers so much I can’t help buying more than I need, then I end up with sad looking peppers at the end of the week.

Apple Salad/ Ensalada de Manzana

This is a very popular salad in my hometown, Monterrey. Every family has their own recipe, but I’ve never had one that I didn’t love. It is mostly

Grilled Ribeye with Herb Butter and Potatoes

#sponsored content For Family Meals Month, I am treating my family with a Steak and Potato dinner tonight. It is important to me to feed my family beautiful

Alambres (Beef Skewers Mexican Style)

#Sponsored content I love to tackle the grill and show my family how we do things in Mexico. These Alambres are very popular in the North of Mexico,

Cheese and Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños

These delicious peppers bring so many good memories! I am from Monterrey, Mex. where Carne Asada is notonly a dish, but also a party. I think here, it

Molletes

Mollete is a toasted open face sandwich (bolillo) topped with refried beans and melty cheese and served with pico de gallo or salsa. It is so popular in

Arroz con Leche

Today I’m taking a little trip back home in partnership with @LotusFoods. I’m sharing my recipe of Arroz con Leche made with Lotus Foods’ Organic White Quick Cook Rice with

Butter Almond Cookies

Have you started planning your baking calendar for the upcoming Holidays? Well, here’s an idea for you: Butter Almond Cookies. These cookies can’t be easier to make, and

Jericallas

Jericalla is a traditional desert from Jalisco, Mexico. It is similar to flan but with a golden brown or burnt top, almost like a crème brûlée, without being

Traditional Churros

Who new churros would be so easy to make and with mostly pantry ingredients! I love making churros for my family and get creative with a variety of

Egg Roll in a Bowl

To say that I am obsessed with egg rolls is an understatement. So much that I would drive the distance for a good egg roll. So much that

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

One can never have enough banana bread recipes, right? I am always searching for easy recipes that are delicious, of course but that also save me time and

Southwest Stuffed Peppers

Growing up in Mexico I had no idea what Southwest flavors were but once I moved to Texas and had my first taste I was hooked. I love

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

This recipe is a twist on the classic “Espagueti Verde” aka Green Spaghetti. This pasta is very popular in Mexico, if you go to a Holiday dinner or

The Best Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. It is filling, nutritious, good for your gut, helps reduce cholesterol and it is so delicious! But even when I

BBQ Pork Ribs (Crock Pot)

#paidpartnership Making BBQ Ribs at home has never been easier! Thanks to my trusty crock pot and the great quality of @openprairienatural, these ribs were a hit at

Air Fryer Whole chicken/Rotisserie Style

There is no more store-bought rotisserie chicken at my house. Ever. My family has become addicted to this Air fryer chicken and with good reason. It is so

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

This recipe is perfect for those days when you don’t want to fire up the grill to cook a small batch of fajitas to feed your small family

Carne Asada Tacos/Sirloin Steak Tacos

#sponsored content A Carne Asada Tacos dinner is coming your way, thanks to these @openprairienatural Top Sirloin Steaks. The high quality of these meats makes these tacos super

Creamed Corn

I think I can make this creamed corn recipe with my eyes closed and one hand tied around my back. Just kidding! I have made it that many

Spicy Coleslaw with Chipotle Dressing

What you need to make Spicy Coleslaw with Chipotle Dressing This is the perfect side dish to spice up any meal. This Coleslaw with chipotle dressing is so

The best Pulled Pork

This pulled pork is one of my most popular recipes between my family and friends. It is my go-to meal when I have company because I can make

Chicken Chimichangas

I rarely make fried food but when I do, I go all the way and these chimichangas are so worth the indulgence! Shredded chicken cooked in a rich

Easy Ham and Bean Soup

Easy, fast and delicious. This is a short cut to the classic Ham and Bean soup that only takes 30 minutes to make. Using left over ham, canned

Rajas con Crema (Poblanos in cream sauce)

If you have poblano peppers thar are looking a little sad and are not so pretty for chiles rellenos anymore, save this recipe because once you make it

Easy Chopped Salad

This salad is one of my favorite things to always have in the fridge. Not only is work great with so many things but it also tastes better

Pork Milanesa/ Milanesa de Puerco

This blog post contains #paidpartnership “Pork Milanesa” was one of my favorite meals growing up and one of the first recipes I learned to cook all on my

Buttermilk Waffles

Everyone’s favorite breakfast finally made it to the blog. Buttermilk waffles are what Saturday morning are all about. Nothing brings the family together (and out of their beds)

Braised Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits

Short ribs are one of my favorite cuts of meat. They are incredible flavorful and easy to work with! I love that you can prepare them and forget

Italian Style Egg Benedicts

I don’t always make fancy breakfast but when I do, I go all the way in. These “Italian Style Eggs Benedict” are going to blow your mind. They

Polenta Cakes

#sponsored content Polenta cakes are always so much to make and eat. They take a few steps, but they are very simple and so worth the wait! These

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Here is another version of my buttermilk biscuits. These are so soft, buttery and baked to golden brown perfection, it is hard to decide which version I like

Ribeye Melts

#Sponsored content. This is how you turn two steaks into a delicious and filling family dinner. The high quality of the@openprairienatural ribeye steaks makes these “Ribeye Melt Sandwiches”

Homemade Corn Dogs

It is spring break! Time to eat all things fun and delicious like these homemade corndogs. They are fairly easy to make and pretty quick once you get

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