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
Dessert
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
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
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
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
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
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
Key Lime Pie
Spring is almost here and that means Easter is just around the corner. I just love this season! Potlucks, parks, and everything blooming. This “Key Lime Pie” has
Apple Upside Down Cake
This Apple Upside Down Cake recipe is one the oldest recipes in my collection and definitely one of my favorites. One of the ingredients for this cake is
Cinnamon Rolls
I am the type of person that would normally choose a savory breakfast over a sweet one. Except…When these are put in front of me. Nothing like a
Peanut Butter Bon Bons
Peanut butter Bon Bons. My favorite candy finally made it to the blog, and it is here to stay. I hope you’re ready because these bon bons are
Pistachio Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches cake (Pastel de Tres Leches) is a very popular cake in Mexico. The cake is very light and fluffy with many air bubbles that make it
Carrot Muffins
What can you do when you accidently add a 5lb bag of carrots to your grocery delivery order? Make carrot muffins! This recipe will be on repeat for
White Chocolate and Peppermint Sugar Cookies
These cookies are one of our favorite Holiday treats. My kids and I love peppermint (my husband, not so much but we gladly take his portion) and we
Condensed Milk Cookies
Cookie season is here! That means baking lots and lots of cookies. I like cookies that have just a few ingredients and are very easy to make. These
Pumpkin Cheescake Bars
Have you started planning your Thanksgiving dinner yet? Well, here is a delicious option you can add to your menu “Pumpkin Cheescake Bars” I love the combination of
Caramel Apple Jack-o’-Lantern Pies
It is almost Halloween and that means all things fun and spooky and these Caramel Apple Jack-o’-Lantern hand pies fit right in. They are so much fun to
Nutella and Sea Salt Brownies
Super indulgent and rich Nutella and Sea Salt brownies that have become my newest obsession. I know this is the end of October and I should be baking
Easy Candy Corn Fudge
Fall indulgence is here! I am starting off with this super easy candy corn fudge. White chocolate mixed with condensed milk, and scented with a little orange extract
Pastel de Piña con Crema/Cream and Pineapple Cake
Disclaimer: This blog post contains paid partnership Let’s talk about family traditions. This cake right here represents every birthday and special celebration in my family. Requested and loved
Pear Tarts
Store bought puff pastry is one of the best things ever invented. It is so convenient and always makes you look like a star in the kitchen. This
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fall is my favorite season. As soon as the calendar says September 1st I want to take all my pumpkins out and decorate my house. I want to
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins/ Paleo
I feel like it’s been a minute since I posted a Paleo baking good and what better way to come back than with my “Double Chocolate Banana Muffins”.
Mocha Ice Pops
Today, I bring you the perfect afternoon snack/pick me up for these hot, hot summer days! The sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder make these ice pops creamy,
Vegan Peach and Blackberry crumble
Fruit desserts are my favorite type of dessert (sorry, chocolate) and from all the different options crumbles are definitely on top of my list. They are not only
Soft Oatmeal Almond Cookies
I used to think oatmeal cookies were all healthy. They are made with oatmeal after all, right? The truth is that a good oatmeal cookie is packed with
Pay de Queso/Cheese Pie
This is a recipe that’s been in my family for many, many years and it is probably one of the first things me and my sisters learned to
Orange Flan
Flan is a very popular dessert in Latin America. It was originally introduced to Mexico by the Spanish who are responsible for improving it by topping it with
Mexican Corn Cake/ Gluten Free
I think I have made more Pastel de Elote in the last month than in my whole entire life. I have re-discovered my love for this tradicional Mexican
3 Ingredients Mango Ice cream (No-Churn)
“ Summer is around the corner and this weekend we got a little taste of it here in Texas. What better way to cool down than homemade ice cream!
Easy Corn Flour Crepes
Happy Friday, friends! I have very exciting news to share with you. I am collaborating with @professor_torberts creating a series of recipes with their products. I’ve been working
Triple Berry Almond Galette
Berry season is finally here! I’ve been getting the most delicious strawberries and blueberries at my local grocery store and I just couldn’t wait to make this “Triple
Pan de Elote/ Mexican Corn Cake
Pan de Elote is a cake made with fresh corn, eggs, flour and condensed milk. It is very moist and mildly sweet with an intense corn flavor. This
Banana Bread with Pecan Streusel
I am going to give you three big reasons why this Banana bread is incredibly delicious and you should drop everything and make it right.now. Ready? It is
Sugar Cookies
We are having a very busy week at hour house. Between installing a new roof and replacing our whole cover patio I didn’t think I was going to
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
Happy Monday! And just like that Spring Break is over and Easter is only a few weeks away. I am still on baking mode and I have one
Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars
Here’s a perfect healthy snack on the go for this buy Spring Break Week. If you love soft oatmeal bars, you are going to love these ones. I
Classic Churros
Nothing gets better than a freshly made churro. So comforting and delicious they take me right back home from the very first bite. These Classic Churros are so
Cookie Cake
This is a Valentine’s Day celebration for my little ones. My girls (9 and 5 years old) Love celebrating Valentine’s Day, it is a tradition to celebrate it
Mini Apple Pies
It is a tradition I make some sort of apple dessert for Christmas dinner. I normally make a big apple tart or apple strudel but this time I
Dulce de Leche Empanadas/ /Empanadas de Dulce de Leche
There is nothing, nothing I love more than a “Dulce de Leche Empanada” No cookie, no brownie, no pie, no tart that can shadow the taste and richness
Lemon Blueberry Baked Donuts
I am going to pause all the gingerbread and peppermint on your feed to bring you all the tangy indulgence of a “Lemon Blueberry Baked Donut”. My 5
Orange and Cranberry Oatmeal Scones
I cannot get enough of these Oatmeal scones! I keep making different versions and flavors and always come out so good. This “Orange and Cranberry” version might be
Pumpkin Oatmeal Scones
Here is my latest obsession “Pumpkin Oatmeal Scones with Cinnamon Glaze” I am not too late to get into the pumpkin game, am I? I just love making
Candy Corn Sugar Cookies
This is the first treat I have made in weeks! I’ve been trying to be good you guys but Halloween is here and we all need a little
Mexican Chocolate Banana Muffins/ Paleo
Have you started craving warm flavors as we get closer to fall? I am! I start craving spices so much. Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove. They are all so close
Fig Cake/ Gluten & Dairy Free
This “Fig Cake” was the peek of my week in the kitchen! It is Gluten Free and Dairy Free. The batter is a combination of almond flour, tapioca
5 Ingredients Peanut Butter Cookies/ Gluten Free
These cookies have quickly become my go-to recipe when I’m craving a sweet chocolatey treat. It is Gluten Free and also Refined Sugar Free. It is super easy
Mandarin Almond Cake/Gluten Free Dairy Free
I am so proud if this cake, you guys! “Mandarin Almond Cake. Gluten Free/ Dairy Free.” I don’t normally taste a recipe more than one time unless is
Honey Nut Banana Nice Cream
Nice cream is a healthy way to make Ice Cream using frozen bananas as the base ingredient. It is a no churn method, you just need a good
Sour Cream Baked Donuts
July sneaked up on me! I can’t believe 4th of July is tomorrow! Holidays have so been different (to say the least) this year but even with all
Strawberry Galettes for Two
Fruit desserts are my favorite dessert and Galettes are definetly at the top of my list. They are so beautiful and rustic. I’m convinced there’s not a bad
Chocolate Banana Bread/Paleo
How many version of banana bread can you make before you get tired of it? I still haven’t found the answer. Specially when it comes to my Paleo
Reese’s Cookie Blossoms
Today is officially our last day of school! whoa, what an adventure! I gotta say, even when I never turned down the possibility of homeschooling I never thought
Easter Treats
Then you blink and it is Easter. It took me by surprise, I seriously had lost the concept of time. This is our 4th week of quarantine and
Fried Sweet Plantains
I think I can eat these “Fried Sweet Plantains” every day! I just love their sweet flavor and texture. I pan fried these plantains in lots of butter
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread/Paleo
I can’t tell you how many versions of banana bread I’ve made these last couple of weeks! I’ve been on a baking frenzy and I’m sure I am