Mexican Chocolate Spice Cookies are little bites of melted chocolate, a subtle kick of heat, and a whole lot of sweetness. Delicious for Cinco de Mayo, or any day! I have three points I want to discuss. First, the recipe, second a Mexican restaurant I love, and third, the coffee mug in the pictures. The timing for … [Read more...]
My Favorite 5 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Recipes for Cinco de Mayo! From lemony guacamole to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top delicious! ¡Muy sabroso!Happy Cinco de Mayo! I've been remiss for not getting a new recipe to you earlier in the week. Hopefully these five Latin favorites of mine for … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée
My mom takes her desserts very seriously. Her desserts must be just the right flavor, texture and temperature. My mom adores custards, so when we're in a Mexican restaurant she loves ending her meal with a lovely flan. In her fairly fluent Spanish, she asks the server if the flan is "as smooth as silk," or if … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Blood Orange Halibut Ceviche Tacos
This ceviche tastes like the beach. Okay, not literally. I would never serve you something as salty as the ocean, or as gritty as the sand. And this is actually quite the opposite -- it's perfectly seasoned and will melt in your mouth.The ceviche in these tacos tastes like the beach in that it simply brings my … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Spicy Cilantro Deviled Eggs
Don't think just because I've been eating Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles and delicious cheesecake recently, that I've forgotten about the most nutrient dense vegetable on the planet! Cilnatro!Oh no, no. I still work cilantro into my meals regularly. I love these Spicy Cilantro Deviled Eggs! They're as packed … [Read more...]
15 Over The Top Recipes for Cinco De Mayo
Here are fifteen Over The Top Recipes for Cinco De Mayo! From Avocado French Fries and Fresh Mango Salsa, to Smoky Breakfast Nachos and Spicy Mayan Chocolate Truffles, everyone will find something here they love!Cinco de Mayo is all about the food -- in America, anyway. In Mexico, it's more about commemorating the … [Read more...]
Plantain-Picadillo Empenada Recipe with Mango Salsa
Plantain-Picadillo Empenada Recipe with Mango Salsa is so much fun to cook, and it's a huge hit with everyone who tries it. Plantain empenadas are subtly sweet, and with the spices and fresh ingredients, the combination is over-the-top-delicious! This recipe is insanely delicious. Really and truly delicious! (You'll … [Read more...]
