Margaritas, Mexican Food & Moms

Yes, I know that Cinco de Mayo was yesterday, but this Mom could have a margarita and a Mexican meal any day of the year. So for Mother's Day, I present some marvelous Mexican dishes and drinks that will spice up any mom's day.

Blood Orange Margarita

I have made margs with blood oranges several times. Besides being delicious, they are so vibrant in color. You feel as if you are having a fiesta!

Fit Foodie Finds

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

At first glance I thought this was a loaded Bloody Mary. Add tequila and then we could call it a drunken shrimp cocktail!

Spoon Fork Bacon

Chicken Street Tacos With Mango Slaw

A crunchy, sweet, tangy lime-mango slaw take these chicken street tacos over the top!

The Modern Proper

Banana Leaf Grilled Fish with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce

What an impressive platter! The banana leaf imparts a slightly sweet and grassy flavor to the fish. Since this recipe is grilled, they also protect the fish while it is cooking. 

Williams Sonoma

Watermelon Margaritas

These chic cocktails are proof that presentation is everything! These are fresh, sweet, and made in a blender.

Honey and Lime

The Best Shrimp Tacos

Fresh and delicious with a slightly spicy avocado crema. I think I will try this.

The Modern Proper

Chicken Taco Soup

What a perfect soup to make anytime, but especially on a rainy spring day. This soup is topped off with cheese quesadilla croutons. YUM!

How Sweet Eats

Shrimp and Chorizo Mixed Grill

The creamy dipping sauce sounds divine.
Epicurious

Pink Champagne Strawberry Margaritas

Pink champagne adds a festive flair to these margaritas! Yes, please!

Lemons For Lulu

Sun Dried Tomato Bacon Guacamole

I love making a good thing even better by switching up ingredients. This recipe is filled with sweet, salty, and tangy texture.

The Adventure Bite

Tres Leches Cake

The name of this cake means three milks. And true to the name, three different types of milk get poured over this butter cake. Serve it chilled with lots of whipped cream. Love the individual servings.

Baking A Moment

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

A true Mexican meal will always have a rice dish. This one looks better than most. It's all about the colorful ingredients!

Killing Thyme

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad

Here's an easy colorful, and healthy salad. Roasted sweet potatoes are a good duo with the veggies. Opposites attract. It can be topped off with a yummy creamy avocado dressing.

Two Peas and Their Pods

72 Handmade Tamales

You guys, these are delicious, and make the best gift. Send them to mom for your next family affair. My extended family loved them over the holidays.

Neiman Marcus

Spiked & Spicy Mexican Mocha Ice Cream 

Finding this recipe on a sushi blog was a shock. If you love coffee ice cream, you will adore this recipe. It's infused with tequila!!

Pass The Sushi

Easy Skillet Chicken Tinga Enchiladas

To quote Tieghan, the recipe author: "The most delicious smells, a bubbly sauce, and melty cheese await you as you pull this out of the oven."

Half Baked Harvest 

Create A Fajita Bar
Now this is a fiesta! Your guests will love helping themselves with this array of Mexican meats, veggies, cheese and dips. Lots of inspiration.

Foxes Love Lemons

Jorge's Green Chilaquiles 

This is a dish I have never tried, let alone made. Chilaquiles are made of crispy corn tortillas cooked in red or green salsa. This recipe features a new twist. Click through to learn more.

Kitchen Konfidence

Williams Sonoma Margarita Mixes

Get some of these for Mom or your own next party. With flavors like Coconut Lime, Skinny Pineapple, Prickly Pear Lime (oh so good) these mixes turn any cocktail hour into a celebration!

Williams Sonoma

Firecracker Berry Margarita Floats

An all American cocktail that is part drink and the best part dessert. But why wait until the 4th, when you can enjoy this right now?

Half Baked Harvest

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Foodie Friday: Summer Cocktails & Appetizers

{ Via: Tiffany La Belle }

Don't we all aspire to look like Tiffany's lovely lady above, while having a cocktail? Tiffany's illustration, which you can actually  purchase, inspired this post. I love Summer evenings with a good sunset,  a chic cocktail, and a beautiful bite. It's all one really needs on some occasions. This roundup features fifteen fabulous recipes that will quench your thirst, and tickle your tastebuds. Enjoy and cheers!

 

Aperol Spritz
The perfect light and fruity Summer drink. It's also elegant, bubbly, and very easy to make.
Broma Bakery

Peach Brie Pastry Tarts with Peppered Rosemary Honey
This recipe is everything that we want in an appetizer. They are quick, easy, and everyone loves them. What more can you ask for?
Half Baked Harvest

Tomato and Peach Flatbreads with Basil
What a pretty platter these will make! The base is Noon bread, and you grill it before assembling.
My Recipes

Blueberry Ginger Paloma

Truth be told, I have never had a Paloma, but they always look so good to me. The addition of blueberries and ginger really add the the perfect punch to 
this cocktail.
Heather Christo

Crudités with Chive Crème Fraîche
If you really want to social distance this summer, serve this. There will be no double dipping happening, but a whole lot of elegance.
Williams Sonoma

Pink Vodka Watermelon Lemonade
Lemonade and vodka are a delicious duo. Add some watermelon, and you have the perfect lazy day libation!
Half Baked Harvest

Herbed Goat Cheese Dip
Just what you need when you are in a hurry. This recipe comes together in five minutes. And it's made with plain non fat yogurt, so it is 
somewhat healthy!
What a Girl Eats

Watermelon Salsa
Give me all of the watermelon recipes please. Not being much of a fruit eater. this is the one that I can eat at every meal. This recipe is light enough to eat on a chip or spread on almost any dish, especially fish!
The Girl Who Ate Everything

Summer Campari Sangria
Sangria just screams hot Summer days and evenings to me. I love making it, and by that, I really mean that I love taste testing it. This recipe features citrusy notes with lemon juice, orange juice and Cointreau. Of course the star of the
 show is rosé. Yum!
Inspired By Charm

Fig and Mascarpone Cracker Appetizers
A very simple Summer appetizer recipe that can be put together in a flash. It calls for a specific cracker (which looks delish) but feel free
 to use what is on hand.
The Seaside Baker

Shrimp and Scallops with
 Lemony Soy
The Japanese style marinade works very  fast with a combination of  tart citrus and salty soy sauce.
Food And Wine

Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca
This cocktail is sure to refresh you on Summer's hottest days and nights. It's not super sweet, but if you are a fruit lover, it will hit the spot.

How Sweet Eats

Mini Lobster Rolls
Aren't these the cutest things ever? Mini brioche hot dog buns create the look with the perfect ratio of buttery bun to lobster meat.
Pure Wow

Prosecco Peach Spritz
Balsamic vinegar adds a tart splash to this sweet bubbly drink.
Half Baked Harvest

Mexican Street Corn Dip With Avocado
The perfect summer dip. It's like eating grilled corn on the cob, without the mess or kernels in your teeth. A dash of sriracha gives it a kick.
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Champagne & Cookies For This Mom

{ Via: Tiffany LaBelle }

This Foodie Friday, we are talking about two of my favorite things ~ champagne and cookies! Please excuse the self indulgence, but I know a few other mammas out there that love this dreamy duo, namely Mollie.  By the way, you can buy the chic cookie above at Etsy. And of course, the illustration is done by my friend,  Tiffany LaBelle. So cheers to the Moms of the world, especially those missing their children, including myself.

Champagne Lemonade

I am a straight up kind of champagne lover, but there are some very interesting champagne cocktail recipes around. This is one.

Real House Moms

Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

Isn't this a plate of prettiness? And if you can believe, they are made with a cake mix. Best yet, you can change up the flavors, with a different cake mix. Fun! 

Tastes of Lizzy  T

Lemon Bar Cookies

Try this recipe to serve with the Champagne Lemonade. "The zingy tartness of lemon pairs perfectly with the richness of cream cheese and powdered sugar to make a delightful 

cookie recipe."

The Seaside Baker

Aperol Spritz Recipe

A good friend of mine, Maryclare, is a fan of this very sophisticated cocktail. It's also very European. Keep it cold with champagne ice cubes.

Broma Bakery

Melt In Your Mouth Italian Iced Orange Cookies

The trick to this "melt in your mouth" recipe is extra flour, just the right amount of sugar, and real butter. But that's a given in my book.

Ambitious Kitchen

Raspberry Lemon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Sharing Hummingbird High's wonderful recipe that I found on the WS blog.

Williams Sonoma

Strawberry Champagne Popsicles

Yes, I would just love to lick my champagne! The author says that they are easy to make, and go fast.

Bakers Royale

Soft and Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

You won't miss regular flour in these ooey gooey cookies. They are finished with a sprinkling of flaky salt, 

just like I do. 

Bon Jon Gourmet

Black Velvet

What a sexy cocktail served in a wonderful champagne coupe! It also is the most unusual champagne cocktail I have ever seen. Click the link to see the unique ingredients.

Anne Sage

Robin’s Egg Macarons

Gluten Free

The perfect Spring Cookie for everyone, including the chocolate lover like me.

Broma Bakery

Sparkling Lavender Cocktail

So easy to make.  It's made with Prosecco, lemon and lavender syrup. Simple but impressive.

Cooking LSL

Candied Pansy & Viola Miniature Pavlovas

Made with organic pansies, these are almost too pretty to eat.

Adventures in Cooking

Nathan Turner’s Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

This recipe had me at Pomegranate. Nathan states: "“The bright seeds pop against the pale champagne and just make it feel special. You 

can also do a nonalcoholic version with 

sparkling water.”

Tory Burch Blog

Strawberry Coconut Macaroons

Pretty in pink. Said to be soft and chewy on the inside and a little crispy around the edges. A cookie with all of the "feels."

Sally's Baking Addiction

Raspberry Kir Royale

A Kir Royale is a French cocktail that is actually a variation on Kir. I love the fruity liqueur topped with champagne, but would rather have the champagne topped with Kir! The pink sugar rim adds the fun.

Tidy Mom

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