Recipes

I never used to be much of a cooker growing up, but ever since I've married into a Mexican family (learning recipes since 14 years old with them) and became a SAHM, I've been able to perfect a lot of my favorite meals. And I'd love to share them all with you!

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Brownies

Ingredients: 1 Cup of Flour 1/2 Tsp of Baking Powder 1/2 Tsp of Salt 1/2 Cup of Cocoa Powder 1 Tsp of Espresso Powder (Or Instant Coffee)...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Oreo Truffles

Ingredients: Package of Oreos 8 oz of Cream Cheese Melting Chocolate, melted. Instructions: Crush Oreos in a food processor until...

Jan 19, 20213 min read

Favorite Cookies: Snickerdoodles, Peanut Butter, Gingersnap, Sugar, Salted Caramel Crunch, and More

Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/3 Cups of Flour 3/4 Cups of Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup of Sugar 1 Tsp of Baking Soda 1 Tbsp of...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients: 1 Bell Pepper, Diced 1/4 Onion, Diced 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced Chorizo 10 Eggs 1 Cup of Milk 1 Tsp of Cumin 1 Tsp of Salt 1...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Horchata

Ingredients: 2 Cups of White Rice 2 Cups of Water 2 Cinnamon Sticks, Broken Up 1 Can of Evaporated Milk 1 Can of Condensed Milk 2 Tsp of...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Ratatouille

Ingredients: 2 Eggplants 2 Zucchinis 2 Yellow Squash 6 Tomatoes 2 Tbsp of Oil 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced 2 Bell Peppers, Diced 1 Onion,...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Ribs in the Oven

Ingredients: Rack of Ribs (Works for pork or beef) Salt Pepper Onion Powder Olive Oil Head of Garlic Thyme Salt 1/2 Box of Beef Broth...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Gorditas

Ingredients: 3 Cups of Maseca 1 Cup of Flour 2 Tsp of Baking Powder 1 Tsp of Salt 3 Cups of Water 1 Lb of Ground Beef 1/2 Onion, Diced 3...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

The BEST Chicken Pot Pie!

Ingredients: 4 Cups of Flour 1 3/4 Cups of Cold Butter, Cubed 2 Tsp of Salt 1 Tbsp of Sugar 1 Tsp of Vinegar 1 Egg 1/2 Cups of Ice Water...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Spicy Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 2 Lbs. of Chicken Tenders (About 16) Pickle Juice 2-6 Tbsp. of Cayenne 1 Tbsp. of Brown Sugar 1/2 Tsp. of Salt 2 Tsp. of...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Meat Loaf

Ingredients: 1 Lb. of Ground Beef 1/4 Onion, Minced 1 Tbsp. Of Garlic Salt 1 Tsp. of Onion Powder 1 Tsp. of Pepper 2 Tbsp. of...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Lasagna

If you are a noodle, or even starch or cheese, lover like me, then you also lasagna! Here’s my recipe... Ingredients: 3 Garlic Cloves 1/2...

Dec 6, 20201 min read

The Best Caramel Sauce

Okay y’all, I finally perfected my caramel sauce...at 4 am this morning. I couldn’t sleep ALL night with my husband being gone on a...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Refried Beans

I make refried beans for sooooo many of my recipes. Its super easy and packed full of flavor. Ingredients: Pinto Beans 4 Garlic Cloves 1...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Pumpkin Pie

Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? I mean, other than my daughter who is allergic. Or even better yet, who doesn’t love whipped cream with a...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Perfect Pie Crust

Now, I don’t mind using some store-bought pie crust. But, if I’m gonna bake a pie from scratch, imma do it all from scratch. Which...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Apple Pie

My absolute favorite pie is apple pie! Something warm, sugary, and can be topped with vanilla ice cream! I mean what else could a girl...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Monkey Bread

What’s better than sugary bread that you can pull apart? Probably that it’s also super easy to make! Or maybe even that it could serve as...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Homemade Cornbread

One side that I love so very much is cornbread! Something sweet, carb loaded, and goes with pretty much everything! So here is my...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Green Apple Brined Chicken

My husband and kids love chicken. I mean love it! So I had to come up with some other recipe to feed these chicken monsters, and I...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Lemon Chicken

This is something that I make every Sunday for my husband‘s lunches. It’s super easy, packed full of flavor, and can be paired with so...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Carnitas

Want an easy Mexican dish that you can cook in the crockpot? Well then carnitas are for you! Ingredients: 3 Oranges 1 Lime 1 Lemon 5...

Dec 4, 20201 min read

Posole

One of my favorite dishes to make during the winter time is posole. It’s warm, filling, and is super easy. Ingredients: Pork Shoulder 1...

Aug 7, 20202 min read

Apple Pie

Apple pie is my FAVORITE! Not only because it's super easy to make (even from scratch) with all of that flakey cinnamon goodness, but...

Jul 21, 20202 min read

Sopes Recipe

Hey y'all! Today I wanted to share one of our bi-weekly go-tos: Sopes. Something super filling, yummy, and cheap. Ingredients: Pork 1...

Jul 13, 20202 min read

Flavorful Salmon Recipe

Oh my goodness y'all! If you're like me - trying out new recipes that are easy, quick, and delicious - you are going to love this recipe....

Jul 12, 20201 min read

Enchiladas Rojas

One of my favorite and easy recipes is enchiladas. It doesn’t take much time and effort. Is delicious. And can be made from left over...

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

So I decided to try out a friend's spicy chicken sandwich recipe, and it was absolutely delicious! I changed it up just a little to our...

Jun 25, 20201 min read

Ollitas

Oh boy! Let me put you guys on something truly amazing. Like dangerously amazing. These beautiful and delicious drinks are ollitas, they...

Jun 25, 20201 min read

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These, my mom actually made, and they are the best I've ever had! Perfect healthy side dish or appetizer. Ingredients: 2 Heads of...

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Cheese Pupusas

Pupusas is typically a Salvadorian dish, and cooked completely different than this. But this is the way that my husband's family cooks it...

Jun 25, 20201 min read

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This was another thing I was so excited to make to add into my recipes of my Keto-friendly diet. And it did not disappoint! Ingredients:...

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Birria Tacos

This was actually my first time making Birria on my own, apart from with my in-laws. And let me tell y'all - these are heaven on earth!...

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Ceviche and Chicken Salad

These are probably two of my favorite Mexican dishes. I usually make them if we're going to have a large party, during the summer as...

Jun 25, 20201 min read

Zucchini Enchiladas

Wow, y'all! These were soooooo amazingly delicious. They were easy, keto friendly, yummy, and just done right GOOD! I cannot wait to...

Jun 25, 20202 min read

Keto Lasagna

So I just started working out and doing the keto diet (hence why you will see a lot of keto recipes) and I have to say, this is my...

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Shepard's Pie

What's better than mashed potatoes, on top of meat, and it all covered with cheese? Nothing, that's what. Haha. And if you think the...

Jun 9, 20201 min read

Mexican Rice

Here we have my recipe for my in-law family's Mexican rice. It is something super simple, easy to do, doesn't require much time, and can...

Jun 9, 20201 min read

Cashew Milk

Here is my bulletproof cashew milk recipes that doesn't even need any straining. I use it for my daughter, as she is lactose intolerant,...

Apr 9, 20203 min read

My Favorite at Home Coffee Recipes

With all of this craziness going on, I’ve had WAY too much tome on my hands. So I thought why not perfect my coffee making skills? Here’s...

Nov 29, 20191 min read

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: - 1 Head of Garlic - Foil - 1 Tsp of Olive Oil - Salt and Pepper - 5 Lbs of Potatoes (Cut into fours) - 1 Cup of Chicken...

Nov 29, 20192 min read

Lumpia Recipe

Lumpia is a traditional Filipino dish that is our version of the egg roll. It is something that can be served as a side dish or as an...