The Perfect Dessert for Peach Season! It’s officially peach season in Texas ya’ll! From mid-May to mid-August, peaches are at their peak ripeness… orchards are bursting with the most fresh, flavorful, and juicy peaches of the year! During this time I love incorporating peaches into our recipe rotation in any way I can. In honor […]
I’ve always had a passion for culinary arts and love experiencing new flavors, learning new cooking methods, and learning about the history of different dishes and cuisines. A few years ago while at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo San Lucas, I had the opportunity to attend the recently opened Taco Academy! Here you learn […]
My Flavor-Filled Queso Recipe for Hosting If there’s one thing my family loves, it’s chips and salsa paired with a fabulous homemade queso. Years ago I created this delicious smoked queso dip… a flavor-filled take on the traditional queso recipe. I’ve always prepared queso in a slow cooker or fondue pot for ease. For this […]
A Fresh and Healthy Light Bite for Summer These Caprese Bites include not one, but TWO ingredients that are in peak season and even more delicious than usual! A recipe that I once named ‘Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil with Balsamic Reduction’ (I know, very creative), has now been rebranded as Caprese Bites! As I mentioned […]
An Easy and Refreshing Summertime Salad What do fruits and fashion have in common? They both have seasons! Just as denim shorts and sandals are ‘in season’ throughout the summer, so is my favorite fruit – watermelon! This fruit is so juicy and ripe during the summer months, which, if you ask me, calls for […]
A Refreshing Summer Cocktail There are few things that scream summer quite like a refreshing beverage. Sangria has all of the qualities of the perfect warm-weather cocktail, which is why it’s one of my favorite summer drinks! This light, refreshing, and fruity cocktail couldn’t be easier to make (and enjoy). The ease of preparation and […]