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  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts!
    Apps, Fiesta, Mains, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Sweets

    22 Easter Dinner Ideas That Aren’t Ham

    Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts!

    March 29, 2021
  • A super easy holiday appetizer recipe made with briny olives warmed with fresh tangerine slices, arbol chiles, and black pepper and shaped into a wreath with fresh rosemary. Very impressive indeed! #holidayappetizer #wreathappetizer #olivewreath #marinatedolives
    Apps, Dairy Free, Fiesta, Recipes, Snacks

    The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer: A Marinated Olive Wreath

    A super easy holiday appetizer recipe made with briny olives warmed with fresh tangerine slices, arbol chiles, and shaped into a wreath.

    December 16, 2020
  • The traditional Mexican candy, Mazapan gets a little makeover with pistachios instead of peanuts. This easy no bake sweet is perfect for homemade holiday gifts or to put on a Christmas cookie platter. Vegan and gluten-free! #mazapan #pistachios #mazapancandy #mexicancandy
    Comida Latina, Dairy Free, DIY, Recipes, Sweets

    Homemade Pistachio Mazapan

    The traditional Mexican candy, Mazapan gets a little makeover with pistachios instead of peanuts. Perfect for homemade holiday gifts!

    November 30, 2020
  • How to make your own Tequila Flavored Salt, using two simple ingredients and no special equipment. This delicious salt makes a lovely homemade gift and can be used on everything from rimming a margarita glass to seasoning French fries. #flavoredsalt #ediblegift #homemadegift #christmas #tequila
    Comida Latina, Condiments and Salsas, Dairy Free, DIY, Recipes

    How To Make Tequila Flavored Salt

    How to make your own Tequila Flavored Salt, using two simple ingredients and no special equipment. This delicious salt makes a lovely gift!

    November 30, 2020
  • This totally indulgent French Toast Casserole is made with Conchas, the traditional Mexican sweet bread and soaked in a classic tres leches mixture of sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. If that wasn't enough it then gets topped with chocolate chips, orange-scented strawberries, and whipped cream. Assemble the night before for an outrageously good breakfast the next morning! #frenchtoastcasserole #bakedfrenchtoast #tresleches #conchas
    Breakfast, Comida Latina, Mains, Recipes, Sweets

    Tres Leches French Toast Casserole

    This totally indulgent French Toast Casserole is made with Conchas, the traditional Mexican sweet bread and soaked in the classic tres leches.

    November 6, 2020
  • How to make Strawberry Tamales! Delicious, fluffy strawberry-infused sweet tamales drizzled with creamy horchata sauce. Perfect for Las Posadas, Christmas, or holiday parties! An easy step-by-step guide. #strawberrytamales #tamalesdefresa #tamalesdulces #sweettamales
    Comida Latina, Condiments and Salsas, Recipes, Sweets

    Strawberry Tamales with Horchata Sauce

    How to make Strawberry Tamales! Delicious, fluffy strawberry-infused sweet tamales drizzled with creamy horchata sauce. Make for the holidays.

    October 30, 2020
  • Pork Tamales with Salsa Verde- authentic Mexican Tamales filled with tender pork shoulder and tangy tomatillo salsa, perfect for your holiday feast! These are time consuming, but can be made in stages, or even better—with friends! #porktamales #tamalesrecipe #porkchiliverde
    Comida Latina, Dairy Free, Mains, Recipes

    Pork Tamales with Salsa Verde

    Pork Tamales with Salsa Verde- authentic Mexican Tamales filled with tender pork shoulder and tangy tomatillo salsa, make for the holidays!

    October 23, 2020
  • Festive Kir Royale Cocktail using California sparkling wine! This pomegranate sparkling wine cocktail is bubbly and beautiful and the perfect way to toast the holidays. With fresh pomegranate, pomegranate liqueur, and sparkling wine it's an effortless three-ingredient cocktail! #kirroyale #sparklingwine #holidaycocktailrecipe #champagnecocktail #ad
    Dairy Free, Drinks, Fiesta, Recipes

    California Kir Royale Pomegranate Cocktail

    Bubbly Pomegranate Sparkling Wine Cocktail using California sparkling wine! This “California Kir” is festive and beautiful. Only 3 ingredients!

    October 2, 2020
  • Olive Lovers Unite! You've got to try these Spicy Marinated Olives with fiery dried arbol chiles, pan-roasted cloves of garlic and loads of fresh herbs like rosemary and oregano. Fix this when you need a quick, easy & comforting appetizer to share with friends that will disappear in minutes. Serve warm or make ahead and serve room temperature with slices of crusty baguette for scooping. {gluten-free, grain-free, and vegan} #olives #marinatedolives #spicy #appetizer #roastedgarlic #easyappetizer
    Apps, Comida Latina, Dairy Free, Recipes, Snacks

    Spicy Marinated Olives with Roasted Garlic & Herbs

    This quick recipe for Spicy Marinated Olives is an easy and elegant appetizer with pan-roasted cloves of garlic, arbol chiles, and loads of fresh herbs.

    June 1, 2020
  • If you're attending a La Posada party or any holiday fiesta this year, this Roku Gin Island Squeeze cocktail in a box is the perfect holiday hostess gift! #laposada #lasposadas #holajalapeno #ad #Rokugin
    Drinks, Recipes, Shop

    The Perfect Holiday Gift for La Posada

    If you’re attending a La Posada party or any holiday fiesta this year, this Roku Gin Island Squeeze cocktail in a box is the perfect holiday hostess gift!

    December 3, 2019
  • 10 Recipes To Try the Thanksgiving edition. The 10 recipes I'm making this year for Thanksgiving. #thanksgiving #10recipestotry #menu
    Mains, Recipes

    10 Recipes To Try This Week | 11/24/19

    10 Recipes To Try This Week—Thanksgiving Edition! See the ten recipes I will be making this year for our Thanksgiving feast including TWO meat entrees!

    November 24, 2019
  • Raise a glass to your loved ones this Día de los Muertos with this elegant Spiced Fig Tequila Sour Cocktail. Tart and frothy with the cozy flavors of fall. Made with Tequila Cazadores Blanco, fresh fig syrup and warm spices. #ad #tequilasour #tequilacocktails #holajalapeno #cazadoresambassador
    Drinks, Recipes

    Spiced Fig Tequila Sour Recipe

    Raise a glass to your loved ones this Día de los Muertos with this elegant Spiced Fig Tequila Sour Cocktail. Tart and frothy with the cozy flavors of fall.

    November 1, 2019
  • Cochinita Pibil traditionally is cooked low and slow outside, but you can easily recreate the same great flavors by baking it in a deep pan in the oven. #ad #pyrexdeep #holajalapeno #cochinitapibil #dayofthedeadrecipe #PyrexAmbassador
    Comida Latina, Dairy Free, Mains, Recipes

    How to Make Cochinita Pibil in the Oven

    Cochinita Pibil traditionally is cooked low and slow outside, but you can easily recreate the same great flavors by baking it in a deep pan in the oven.

    October 15, 2019
  • This indulgent Mexican-Inspired Holiday Brunch with Churro-Bacon Waffles, Ponche Braised Breakfast Sausage and more is what cozy mornings with friends and family are made for. This menu is perfect for Christmas morning, New Year's Day, or any time this holiday season that calls for long, luxurious meals that satisfy every craving. #brunch #holidaybrunch #mexicanbrunch #christmasbrunch #newyearsbrunch #sausage #bacon #ad #FarmerJohn
    Breakfast, Comida Latina, Recipes

    A Mexican-Inspired Holiday Brunch

    This indulgent Mexican-Inspired Holiday Brunch with Churro-Bacon Waffles, Ponche Braised Breakfast Sausage and more is what cozy mornings with friends and family are made for. This menu is perfect for Christmas morning, New Year’s Day, or any time this holiday season that calls for long, luxurious meals that satisfy every craving.

    December 14, 2018
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  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal
  • Easter dinner can mean much more than glazed ham and hot cross buns. If you are looking to try something new or entertaining a smaller crowd, here are a few great Easter dinner ideas! Mix and match for a complete menu with everything from appetizers to desserts! #easterdinner #easterrecipes #easterappetizers #eastermeal

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