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Quick & Healthy Weekday Dinners: Whole Wheat Bean Tostada Recipe with Bush’s Cocina Latina

December 17, 2014 by Maria

Quick & Healthy Weekday Dinners: Whole Wheat Bean Tostada Recipe with Bush’s Cocina Latina

Disclosure: Compensated campaign in collaboration with BUSH’S Cocina Latina and Latina Bloggers Connect. Growing up my mother loved to make frijoles (beans) for our family. Since beans are economical and provide the protein we needed in our diets, my mother would slow cook her frijoles and add spices like garlic, onion and cilantro. Now that I have my own family, I want to make my family the same type of dinners that remind me of my mother and the flavors her kitchen once created. Continue Reading

Tabasco Green Jalapeño Party Food Recipes – Chile Verde Pork Carnitas #SeasonedGreetings #Ad

December 8, 2014 by Maria

Tabasco Green Jalapeño Party Food Recipes – Chile Verde Pork Carnitas #SeasonedGreetings #Ad

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SeasonedGreetings #CollectiveBias My family does things a little unconventional. When we are cooking for our large family events it usually includes Latino foods. Not only are we celebrating our own heritage but Latino party foods can usually feed a small army. Last year for Christmas dinner we had things like Enchiladas, tacos and more. This year I decided to step it up by making Chile Continue Reading

Quick and Easy Party Ideas- Chipotle Hummus Recipe

November 14, 2014 by Maria

Quick and Easy Party Ideas- Chipotle Hummus Recipe

During November & December our social calendar is filled with dinner parties and special events. At some of these events bringing an appetizer, dessert or perhaps even a main course is optional. Don't come empty handed. I always keep my pantry filled with ideas that can remedy a last minute party appetizer. One of my favorite items to bring is hummus. It's quick, easy and affordable! Last fall I introduced you to a versatile chipotle pumpkin hummus recipe, this year you can eliminate the Continue Reading

How to Make Chile Ancho Mexican Hot Chocolate

November 7, 2014 by Maria

How to Make Chile Ancho Mexican Hot Chocolate

When I was little my mother used to make the BEST hot chocolate! Now that I have my own children I continue that same tradition by makina family favorite: Chile Ancho Mexican Hot Chocolate. Today I am sharing a unique recipe and hope that you can continue your own family winter traditions. Chile Ancho Mexican Hot Chocolate Serves 2, more or less chiles can be added depending on how hot you like your drinks to be. Ingredients 2-3 small dried, chile ancho 1 tablet Abuelita Mexican hot Continue Reading

Game Day Party Foods – Corn & Black Bean Baked Taquitos

October 10, 2014 by Maria

Game Day Party Foods – Corn & Black Bean Baked Taquitos

I'm not going to beat around the bush. I love football and food! Fall means we get to enjoy a combination of both of my loves. Since we are in football season my football food parties have begun. This means I get to share our goodies with all of you as well. Today we are sharing corn and black bean baked taquitos. Our household joke is, we may not have bread in the house but we know we have tortillas! tortillas are so versatile and can help stretch your budget even farther by including corn and Continue Reading

Chocolate Covered Fall Popcorn Balls Step by Step Recipe

October 3, 2014 by Maria

Chocolate Covered Fall Popcorn Balls Step by Step Recipe

When my children were little Pinterest was non- existent. Baking treats for your little one and a classroom party was not as daunting as it is now. I'm always looking to make life easier by crating simple holiday treats that ALL moms can make, even those that swear they can't bake! Today i'm sharing a fun and very easy to make fall classroom party treats. Ingredients: 1 bag microwave popcorn ¼ cup butter 1 10oz bag mini marshmallows 1 bag milk chocolate candy melts 1 bag dark chocolate Continue Reading

Hispanic Heritage Month and Café con Leche Muffins Recipe #NuestroSabor #CollectiveBias #shop

September 16, 2014 by Maria

Hispanic Heritage Month and Café con Leche Muffins Recipe #NuestroSabor #CollectiveBias #shop

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NuestroSabor #CollectiveBias September is very special to me! This month we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month so my thoughts are focused on my childhood, my mami and the Hispanic Heritage I give to my own children. Some of my favorite flavors growing up include cinnamon, coffee and dulce de leche. My mother wasn't a baker, in fact she still (sorry Mami) can't bake but she can manage a Continue Reading

Spicy Shrimp with El Yucateco + $75 Walmart Gift Card and El Yucateco Gift Basket #SauceOn #Shop

August 15, 2014 by Maria

Spicy Shrimp with El Yucateco + $75 Walmart Gift Card and El Yucateco Gift Basket #SauceOn #Shop

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #SauceOn #Shop  #CollectiveBias I'm a busy Madre, but not busy enough that I can find time to cook for my family. Since I have older children that have football and volleyball practice in the evenings, I need to make sure that dinner is quick and easy. We love shrimp and fortunate to have large, meaty Gulf Shrimp in season. Using fresh ingredients like shrimp allows me to cook a Continue Reading

Quick and Easy Snack Options for Your Next Road Trip #ComidasFaciles #CollectiveBias

July 13, 2014 by Maria

Quick and Easy Snack Options for Your Next Road Trip #ComidasFaciles #CollectiveBias

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertisers. All opinions are mine alone.#ComidasFaciles #CollectiveBias   When you hit the road for a family road trip, expenses can really pile up. One of the most serious expenses can be food because the vast majority of travelers grab food on the go. Whether you have a car full of kids or it is just you, planning your snack options and meals on the go can help save your family time and money especially with when Continue Reading

Sea Salt Caramel Brownie Bites

May 1, 2014 by Maria

Sea Salt Caramel Brownie Bites

If you are like me, baking brownies is one of the first desserts you learn to make. My teen loves to bake and over the years we have used many boxed/ instant desserts brands. Now that she is familiar with the baking process, we have implemented variations to the standard boxed recipe. In order to save time when baking, I have taught my teen that she can take her boxed desserts to the next levels by adding garnishes and flavor to standard boxed dessert recipes. Today we are giving you a sneak Continue Reading

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – The Sneetches Art Lessons

March 7, 2014 by Maria

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – The Sneetches Art Lessons

In celebration of Dr. Seuss's Birthday we have written several educational posts that centered around The Sneetches. The Sneetches is a fantastic book that is used to educate children on diversity and acceptance. As different as we are, we are all alike in many ways. I have included 3 additional crafts that anyone can utilize in their classroom, scout meetings or homeschool lesson. These lessons can be done over several days or scout meetings. I hope we openly discuss how important Dr. Seuss Continue Reading

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – Snack Bento Ideas

March 6, 2014 by Maria

Dr. Seuss  Birthday Celebration – Snack Bento Ideas

Today we are sharing a fun Dr. Seuss Snack Bento Idea. We can't help but love bento lunchboxes. Not only are they visually appealing but how can you resist Green Eggs & Ham? Today's snack idea is perfect for car trips. A bento box can make any car trip contain a few more smiles. Dr. Seuss Snack Bento Ideas Green Eggs Swedish Fish Strawberry Banana Kabobs Cat in the Hat Marshmallows Goldfish Crackers Teddy Grahams For the Green Eggs White Candy Melts Green Continue Reading

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