Azoresgal~Life on an Island

Who says you can't have your margarita and eat it too? Can you think of a better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, than with a Margarita Cupcake?!  These  yummy lime cupcakes are topped with a tequila lime buttercream frosting packed with flavor and they are perfect for your fiesta! You can have your drink and your dessert all in one! Ingredients For the cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix 3 egg whites 2 Tbs vegetable oil 1.5 oz triple sec 2 oz tequila of your choosing 7 oz lime juice zest of 1 lime For the frosting: 1  1/2 sticks butter (12 Tbs) 4-5 cups confectioners sugar 1 Tbs tequila 1 Tbs lime juice zest of one lime lime slices for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 180/350 degrees.  Line cupcake tins with cupcake papers. In a large bowl, prepare batter according to package directions substituting the 1 1/3 cup water with triple sec, tequila and lime juice.  Add lime zest.  Mix well.  Pour into cupcake tins, filling about ...

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I don´t know if you are cooking mexican tonight for dinner or not. If by chance you are, here is the perfect little dessert to end your meal with, Churros. They require very little ingredients to make, and come together quickly, but trust me, the end result is amazing! The cinnamon-sugar coating adds crunch and just the right amount of sweetness. If that weren't enough, the chocolate dipping sauce takes this dessert to the next level, a great combination of flavors. I promise if you make them, you won’t be disappointed! Churros 2 tablespoons  butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted 2 large eggs vegetable or canola oil, for frying Cinnamon Sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Whisk the sugar and cinnamon together in a wide, shallow bowl. Set aside. To make the churros: Combine the butter, sugar, salt, and water in a...

This salsa is so easy to make, trust me. It is made with some lovely fresh ingredients, and tastes 1000 times better than anything you buy in a jar. I like my tomatoes peeled, I promise it just takes a couple more minutes, but makes a huge difference. As for the seasonings, play around with it, to your liking, I sometimes add some cumin, or smoked paprika. I really hope you give it a try ! 4 large ripe tomatoes (peeled is best ) juice of one lime 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 jalapeño, seeded (optional) roughly chopped ( I like 3) 1/2 small white onion, roughly chopped 1/4 cup cilantro 1 teaspoon chili powder salt and freshly ground black pepper  Slice the tomatoes into large wedges. Squeeze the lime juice into a food processor. Add the garlic, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, spices, and tomatoes. Process until the vegetables are finely chopped and the mixture is chunky. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. If you prefer more heat, add another jalapeño o...

These are so fantastic, the whole family loves them, there are alot of photos, but they are really easy to put together. Before I make chicken enchiladas, earlier in the day,  I boil 4 chicken breasts in a pot covered in water, with many spices, salt,pepper, cumin,chili powder, anything spicy. The breasts boil till cooked, about 45 mins. I reserve 2 cups of broth, and shred up the chicken breast meat. OR 1, it's to your liking :) remove from heat * THIS SHOULD READ "MIX TILL COMBINED" THIS SAUCE Ingredients 10-12 soft  flour tortillas 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( or other cheese of your liking), divided 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 diced onions 1 package cream cheese Directions Preheat oven to 180º/350º degrees. Sauté onions in a little bit of oil, till cooked. Remove from heat, and add in shredded chicken, 2 cups shredded cheese, and the cream cheese. Mix ...

 Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.   I think that´s reason enough to make some, Strawberry Margaritas, and some Chili Cheese dip. So here goes...... Strawberry Margaritas 3 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 2 1/2 cups crushed ice 1/2 cup tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons Cointreau extra strawberries for garnish sugar for dipping the glasses Pour the sugar out into a shallow bowl . Dampen a thick paper towel, folded in quarters, with water. Press the rims glasses onto the wet paper towel and then lightly dip them into the sugar. Combine strawberries, ice, tequila, lime juice, sugar, and liqueur in a blender, and process until the mixture is smooth. Pour the margaritas into 4 large glasses. Garnish margaritas with a strawberry, if desired. Serve immediately  everything in the blender  dampen, some paper towels, and s...