fish tacos with cranberry pineapple salsa

Fish Tacos With Cranberry Salsa Recipe

I love to cook and create new recipes for my family and when I do I try to make them as healthy as possible, that is why I always use olive oil instead of butter or margarine.  As I was grocery shopping last week at Walmart I came across the new usage pairing extra virgin … Read more

egg nog flan holiday dessert

Eggnog Flan, Festive Christmas Dessert To Make This Season

If you’re looking for a creative Holiday dessert, give this Eggnog Flan a try! I decided to give the traditional flan recipe a twist, substituting milk with delicious eggnog. It came out quite tasty, with a creamy texture and unique holiday flavors. Naturally, this Christmas dessert recipe is gluten-free, so it’s perfect if you’re serving … Read more

cranberry pineapple salsa

Cranberry Pineapple Salsa

I love fresh cranberries. Before I came to the United States five years ago I had never had fresh cranberries. In Guatemala we would buy the canned cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and you could always find dried cranberries but we didn’t get fresh cranberries. This salsa is ideal if you want to try something different … Read more

Eggnog rice pudding and cranberry parfaits

Eggnog Arroz Con Leche and Cranberry Parfaits

This delicious eggnog arroz con leche and cranberry parfait is the perfect holiday dessert. It the  combines the creamy richness of eggnog, the comforting goodness of arroz con leche and the tangy flavor of cranberries for a dessert that feels like comfort food.  Topped with a homemade cranberry sauce and garnished with whipped cream, mint … Read more

Monsters Universty Mike cake pops

Monsters University Mike Cake Pops

If you have been following the blog you know that we had a little Monsters Univesity movie night party the a few weeks ago. We made lots of fun Monsters U themed treats but my favorite where the Mike cake pops. Believe it or not this was my first time making cake pops and it … Read more

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Monsters University Sully Tie-dye Cupcakes

We recently had a little Monsters University themed movie night party at home.  My kids look forward to movie night all week as they really don’t have time to watch much TV the rest of the week.  Movie night is really a great opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills as we always pick a … Read more

Monsters University party ideas

Monsters University Party Craft and Snack Ideas

We are big Monsters Inc fans and we are really excited that the new Monsters University movie is now available on DVD. I mean what’s not to like about those fun Monsters characters? We have a weekly movie night at home so last week we headed to Walmart to buy the Monsters University 2-Disc Blu-ray … Read more

chorizo mac and cheese

Easy Party Meals For Unexpected Holiday Guests

Got spur-of-the-moment holiday guests coming over? Don’t worry! Whip one of these easy party meals that will be ready in minutes. At my house, the holidays are all about spending time with family and friends. But most of the time, they pop by unexpectedly. So, I always plan ahead, stocking up on party-ready food I … Read more

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Peppermint Cocktail, a Delicious Christmas Drink

Wow your guests with a Peppermint cocktail, a marvelous drink full of holiday cheer! So rich, creamy, and bursting with holiday flavors, this peppermint Christmas drink is so easy to make. Peppermint schnapps, white chocolate liquor, and peppermint ice cream come together to create the perfect Christmas iced cocktail that tastes like a treat. So … Read more