Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dish, similar to a bread pudding. It is most popular during Lent, where you can find it on every table around Mexico. Capirotada is
Baked goods
Lemon Squares
You only need six ingredients to make these lemon squares and I am sure you already have them in your pantry. These squares are sweet, tart and so
Molletes
Mollete is a toasted open face sandwich (bolillo) topped with refried beans and melty cheese and served with pico de gallo or salsa. It is so popular in
Butter Almond Cookies
Have you started planning your baking calendar for the upcoming Holidays? Well, here’s an idea for you: Butter Almond Cookies. These cookies can’t be easier to make, and
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
One can never have enough banana bread recipes, right? I am always searching for easy recipes that are delicious, of course but that also save me time and
The Best Baked Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. It is filling, nutritious, good for your gut, helps reduce cholesterol and it is so delicious! But even when I
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Here is another version of my buttermilk biscuits. These are so soft, buttery and baked to golden brown perfection, it is hard to decide which version I like
Key Lime Pie
Spring is almost here and that means Easter is just around the corner. I just love this season! Potlucks, parks, and everything blooming. This “Key Lime Pie” has
Apple Upside Down Cake
This Apple Upside Down Cake recipe is one the oldest recipes in my collection and definitely one of my favorites. One of the ingredients for this cake is
Cinnamon Rolls
I am the type of person that would normally choose a savory breakfast over a sweet one. Except…When these are put in front of me. Nothing like a
Pistachio Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches cake (Pastel de Tres Leches) is a very popular cake in Mexico. The cake is very light and fluffy with many air bubbles that make it
Carrot Muffins
What can you do when you accidently add a 5lb bag of carrots to your grocery delivery order? Make carrot muffins! This recipe will be on repeat for
White Chocolate and Peppermint Sugar Cookies
These cookies are one of our favorite Holiday treats. My kids and I love peppermint (my husband, not so much but we gladly take his portion) and we
Condensed Milk Cookies
Cookie season is here! That means baking lots and lots of cookies. I like cookies that have just a few ingredients and are very easy to make. These
Cornbread Stuffing
As you might now, I was born and raised in the Northeast of Mexico. Thanksgiving isn’t a tradition where I come from but once I moved to Texas,
Pumpkin Cheescake Bars
Have you started planning your Thanksgiving dinner yet? Well, here is a delicious option you can add to your menu “Pumpkin Cheescake Bars” I love the combination of
Caramel Apple Jack-o’-Lantern Pies
It is almost Halloween and that means all things fun and spooky and these Caramel Apple Jack-o’-Lantern hand pies fit right in. They are so much fun to
Nutella and Sea Salt Brownies
Super indulgent and rich Nutella and Sea Salt brownies that have become my newest obsession. I know this is the end of October and I should be baking
Pastel de Piña con Crema/Cream and Pineapple Cake
Disclaimer: This blog post contains paid partnership Let’s talk about family traditions. This cake right here represents every birthday and special celebration in my family. Requested and loved
Pear Tarts
Store bought puff pastry is one of the best things ever invented. It is so convenient and always makes you look like a star in the kitchen. This
Parmesan Croutons
You will never throw away left over bread again after you try these croutons. Store bought croutons are one of those things that don’t make sense to me.
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins/ Paleo
I feel like it’s been a minute since I posted a Paleo baking good and what better way to come back than with my “Double Chocolate Banana Muffins”.
Vegan Peach and Blackberry crumble
Fruit desserts are my favorite type of dessert (sorry, chocolate) and from all the different options crumbles are definitely on top of my list. They are not only
Soft Oatmeal Almond Cookies
I used to think oatmeal cookies were all healthy. They are made with oatmeal after all, right? The truth is that a good oatmeal cookie is packed with
Pay de Queso/Cheese Pie
This is a recipe that’s been in my family for many, many years and it is probably one of the first things me and my sisters learned to
Green Chicken Tamale Pie
This Green chicken Tamale Pie has all the flavor and comfort from Mexican Tamales but without all the work and hours of cooking time. This Texmex dish quickly
Orange Flan
Flan is a very popular dessert in Latin America. It was originally introduced to Mexico by the Spanish who are responsible for improving it by topping it with
Tomato Tart
Is anybody else getting into lighter and fresher foods? I love eating seasonal meals and this “Tomato Tart” did not disappoint! I found some beautiful hairloom tomatoes at
Mexican Corn Cake/ Gluten Free
I think I have made more Pastel de Elote in the last month than in my whole entire life. I have re-discovered my love for this tradicional Mexican
Triple Berry Almond Galette
Berry season is finally here! I’ve been getting the most delicious strawberries and blueberries at my local grocery store and I just couldn’t wait to make this “Triple
Pan de Elote/ Mexican Corn Cake
Pan de Elote is a cake made with fresh corn, eggs, flour and condensed milk. It is very moist and mildly sweet with an intense corn flavor. This
Banana Bread with Pecan Streusel
I am going to give you three big reasons why this Banana bread is incredibly delicious and you should drop everything and make it right.now. Ready? It is
Soft Pretzels
Oh, the smell of a freshly baked pretzel! You know, when you go to the mall and walked by Auntie Anne’s… the smell of those pretzels is like
Sugar Cookies
We are having a very busy week at hour house. Between installing a new roof and replacing our whole cover patio I didn’t think I was going to
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
Happy Monday! And just like that Spring Break is over and Easter is only a few weeks away. I am still on baking mode and I have one
Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars
Here’s a perfect healthy snack on the go for this buy Spring Break Week. If you love soft oatmeal bars, you are going to love these ones. I
Cookie Cake
This is a Valentine’s Day celebration for my little ones. My girls (9 and 5 years old) Love celebrating Valentine’s Day, it is a tradition to celebrate it
Mini Apple Pies
It is a tradition I make some sort of apple dessert for Christmas dinner. I normally make a big apple tart or apple strudel but this time I
Dulce de Leche Empanadas/ /Empanadas de Dulce de Leche
There is nothing, nothing I love more than a “Dulce de Leche Empanada” No cookie, no brownie, no pie, no tart that can shadow the taste and richness
Lemon Blueberry Baked Donuts
I am going to pause all the gingerbread and peppermint on your feed to bring you all the tangy indulgence of a “Lemon Blueberry Baked Donut”. My 5
Orange and Cranberry Oatmeal Scones
I cannot get enough of these Oatmeal scones! I keep making different versions and flavors and always come out so good. This “Orange and Cranberry” version might be
Tahini and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie
These past weeks have been all about comfort for me and baking is one way I can get it. Knowing that you can make a delicious cookie by
Pumpkin Oatmeal Scones
Here is my latest obsession “Pumpkin Oatmeal Scones with Cinnamon Glaze” I am not too late to get into the pumpkin game, am I? I just love making
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
Because 2020 is the year of comfort food…I give you my “Classic Buttermilk Biscuits” I found this recipe on the Internet many years ago, way before food bloggers
Candy Corn Sugar Cookies
This is the first treat I have made in weeks! I’ve been trying to be good you guys but Halloween is here and we all need a little
Mexican Chocolate Banana Muffins/ Paleo
Have you started craving warm flavors as we get closer to fall? I am! I start craving spices so much. Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove. They are all so close
Fig Cake/ Gluten & Dairy Free
This “Fig Cake” was the peek of my week in the kitchen! It is Gluten Free and Dairy Free. The batter is a combination of almond flour, tapioca
5 Ingredients Peanut Butter Cookies/ Gluten Free
These cookies have quickly become my go-to recipe when I’m craving a sweet chocolatey treat. It is Gluten Free and also Refined Sugar Free. It is super easy
Maple Oats Scones
Maple Oats and Scones with Hearty Grains and Seeds from The Soulfull Project. I love being a part of this wonderful project and have the opportunity to share
Paleo Banana Muffin Tops
I hope you enjoyed the little break I gave you from banana bread because It is back! “Paleo Banana Muffin Tops” another delicious version of my Paleo Banana
Mandarin Almond Cake/Gluten Free Dairy Free
I am so proud if this cake, you guys! “Mandarin Almond Cake. Gluten Free/ Dairy Free.” I don’t normally taste a recipe more than one time unless is
Homemade Cinnamon Nut Granola
I developed this recipe many years ago. It is a very simple and fool proof recipe. I have adjusted it many times depending on the ingredients I have
Strawberry Galettes for Two
Fruit desserts are my favorite dessert and Galettes are definetly at the top of my list. They are so beautiful and rustic. I’m convinced there’s not a bad
Chocolate Banana Bread/Paleo
How many version of banana bread can you make before you get tired of it? I still haven’t found the answer. Specially when it comes to my Paleo
Reese’s Cookie Blossoms
Today is officially our last day of school! whoa, what an adventure! I gotta say, even when I never turned down the possibility of homeschooling I never thought
Mantecadas de Nuez
Mantecada is a member of the Pan Dulce familia. It looks like a muffin but the texture is similar to a madeleine, so sweet and buttery. Mantecadas were
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread/Paleo
I can’t tell you how many versions of banana bread I’ve made these last couple of weeks! I’ve been on a baking frenzy and I’m sure I am
Valentine’s Day Brownies
I can’t believe it’s already Valentine’s Day! January seemed to last forever but February is flying by. Here’s what I do every Valentine’s. Here is what WE do,
Oreo Cookie Cookies
You wont believe how excited my kids got when I told them I was going to make cookies, with Oreo cookies! For some reason those words worked like
Oatmeal Banana Muffins/Sugar Free
I just can’t get away from baked goods! Good thing there are delicious treats that don’t compromise the good eating habits most of us are working very hard