Sweet Life
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Get rich and delicious texas recipes with a Latin twist by Vianney Rodriguez. She is an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer, and author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.
Sweet Life
1w ago
Avena de Calabaza made with oats, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar is a holiday twist on the Mexican avena recipe. Avena (Oatmeal) is hugely popular at our casita. I loved it growing up and my girls love it too. Atole de avena, is a creamy and slightly sweet oatmeal drink sweetened with ..read more
Sweet Life
3w ago
Orange pepper braised brisket made with orange pepper seasoning, orange juice, beef broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar is the ultimate hay comida at home meal. There’s nothing quite like the aroma of a brisket slowly cooking away in the oven. Growing up after a long day at school, nothing made me happier ..read more
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3w ago
Sidral Mundet Apple Margarita made with just three ingredients, Sidra Mundet apple soda, tequila Blanco and orange liqueur can easily be whipped up after a long day. Apple margaritas for the Friday win baby! Nothing makes me happier than an easy peasy margarita I can sip while cooking dinner on a Friday night ..read more
Sweet Life
1M ago
Pecan cajeta tamales with cinnamon whipped cream are the sweetest way to welcome Tamale season. Hola tamale season! Estoy lista to enjoy all the tasty tamales. Today I want to share how to make pecan cajeta tamales with cinnamon whipped cream. Sweet tamales (tamales dulce) are one of my favorite parts of the ..read more
Sweet Life
2M ago
Mini chorizo con papa y huevo breakfast sandwiches made with chorizo, potatoes and eggs served in a soft and delicious roll. These easy to make chorizo con papa y huevo breakfast sandwiches are like no other. Effortlessly feed a crowd with these amazing breakfast sandwiches. Soft scrambled eggs, chorizo, and potatoes topped with a soft ..read more
Sweet Life
4M ago
It’s five o’clock time to whip up my frozen mango margaritas! Made from frozen mango chunks, tequila Blanco, lime juice and Cointreau in a blender my frozen mango margarita are muy delicioso. Frozen margaritas are the epitome of summer bliss, and when you add the tropical sweetness of mango, you get a cocktail ..read more
Sweet Life
4M ago
In the hustle and bustle of la daily vida, finding the time or energy to prepare a dinner that requires numerous steps is a challenge. Enter my one-skillet recipe wonder: Creamy Chipotle Lime Shrimp. This dish not only bursts with flavors from creamy sour cream, smoky chipotles, and fresh lime juice but also delivers the ..read more
Sweet Life
6M ago
Mini tortas are the ultimate on the go lunch made with soft rolls, ham, cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomato and avocado. A torta is a Mexican sandwich typically eaten for lunch or “on the go.” Growing up mami would pack us a few tortas plus a thermos of cold agua fresca for our day ..read more
Sweet Life
8M ago
A Mexican twist on a classic my Hibiscus French 75 is a simply beautiful cocktail made with hibiscus syrup, gin, lemon juice and topped with champagne. I adore hibiscus, it is a flavor I am drawn to season after season. Tart and tangy in my Christmas ponche, sweet and salty in my summer margaritas and ..read more
Sweet Life
8M ago
Quick and easy salsa verde shrimp is a one skillet dinner made with shrimp, salsa verde, onions and cilantro served over rice. I love a quick and easy dinner. This recipe combines the convenience of store-bought salsa verde with succulent shrimp to create a dish that’s not only quick and easy but ..read more