Ashley’s Cocina Chic

07/21/2026

One of my favorite things about this journey has been meeting other small business owners who truly believe in lifting each other up. 🫶🏼✨

Today I had the chance to meet the sweetest baker, and I’m so thankful our paths crossed Worthy Grounds Panaderia, LLC Not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s also passionate about sharing a piece of our culture through her baking, and I absolutely love that. 🥰

Before we even met in person, I had already ordered her conchas, mini polvorones, & marranitos and let me tell you… they were all SO delicious! 🤤 The marranito with my morning coffee? Absolute perfection. ☕️🤎 Then I finally got to try her pineapple empanada, and WOW! I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the BEST empanada I’ve ever had! 😍 My whole family tried it, and every single one of us loved it. We’ll definitely be placing another order very soon!

Small businesses aren’t meant to compete, we’re meant to support one another. There’s room for all of us to grow, and I truly believe that’s how stronger communities are built. 💕

If you’re looking for authentic, homemade pan dulce and baked goods, please go show her some love and give her page a follow! You won’t regret it. 🫶🏼 Thank you for your kindness, your encouragement, and for welcoming me with open arms. Your support has meant more than you know, and I’ll always be cheering you on. 🤍✨

07/20/2026

If you’re in the Fort Leonard Wood area, you HAVE to try Mexa Pinos 🤤🩷

Hands down my favorite tacos ever!! They’re always so flavorful, fresh, loaded & absolutely delicious. Every single time they never disappoint! 🌮✨

Thank you again for the amazing tacos! You guys are the best. 🥹🫶🏼 If you haven’t tried them yet, do yourself a favor and go support this awesome local business you won’t regret it! 🙌🏼

07/19/2026

🚨 Mini Cheesecakes Available! 🍰✨

I have 6 mini cheesecakes ready for pickup today or tomorrow!! 🩷

Choose your toppings:
🍓 Strawberries
🥛 Dulce de Leche
🍫 Chocolate with Pecans
🍑 Peach
🍫 Chocolate with M&M’s
🍓 Strawberry Crunch
🍪 Oreo
🐢 Turtle
🤍 Plain

✨ First come, first served! Comment or message me to claim yours!

P.S. 😂 Before anyone says anything… the pan isn’t dirty, I promise! Those are just water marks. 🤣💕

07/16/2026

✨ Now Introducing: Pay de Queso (Mexican Style Cheesecake)! 🇲🇽🍰

Have you ever tried Pay de Queso? If not, let me introduce you to one of my favorite traditional Mexican desserts!

Pay de Queso is a rich and silky Mexican style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. It’s light, creamy, and perfectly balanced in sweetness, making it just as delicious plain as it is with your favorite toppings..

I’m so excited to officially add it to our menu! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, gathering with family, or simply craving something sweet, this dessert is always a crowd favorite. 🤍

🍰 Available Sizes:
4 inch Mini – Perfectly sized for one generous serving or two to share!
• $3 each
• 2 for $5
• 4 for $10
• 6 for $15
• 12 for $30

🥧 9 Inch (Family Size) $20
Serves: 6–8 slices
Perfect for family dinners or small gatherings.

🎂 10 Inch (Party Size) $25
Serves: 10–12 slices
Perfect for birthdays, parties, holidays, and larger gatherings.

✨ Specialty Flavors for 9” & 10” (Oreo, Biscoff, Strawberry Crunch, Turtle, M&Ms, Dulce de Leche, and other premium flavors): +$3–$5

✨ Choose Your Topping:
🍓 Strawberry
🍒 Cherry
🍪 Oreo
🤎 Biscoff
🍫 M&Ms with chocolate drizzle
🍮 Dulce de Leche
🍑 Peach
🩷 Strawberry Crunch
🥜 Turtle (caramel, chocolate, pecans
🤍 Plain (No Topping)

✨ Have another topping in mind? Feel free to send me a message! I’d love to see if I can make your idea happen. 🩷

Thank you all for supporting my small business and allowing me to share desserts that are close to my heart. I can’t wait for you to try this delicious Mexican classic! 🇲🇽

06/29/2026

UPDATE: Thank you so much to everyone who came by and picked up a taste tester! I hope you all enjoyed it! I’d love to hear your feedback when you get a chance. Thank you all for the support! 🫶🏼

✨ Need a few taste testers! ✨
I’ve been practicing my mini Mexican cheesecakes and have a few extras available! 🩷 I’d love for several people to try them and let me know what they think.

🍓They contain cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, a graham cracker crust, a small amount of baking powder plus dairy, eggs, & wheat (from the graham cracker crust).

🎀 1 mini cheesecake per person so more people get a chance to try them!

If you love creamy, homemade cheesecake, comment below or send me a message! Your honest feedback means so much as I continue perfecting my recipes. 🥰

📍Pickup in Waynesville, MO.

Thank you all for supporting us! 🫶🏼

04/24/2026

🌸✨ BIG CHANGES ARE HAPPENING ✨🌸

As I work on refreshing and updating everything, I’m so excited to officially share that we’ve had a little rebrand!

Ashley’s Food Plates is now officially becoming:

💖Ashley’s Cocina Chic💖

Same homemade love, same delicious flavors… just with a fresh new look & vibe! I’m so happy to share my favorite recipes with you all in a way that feels totally me & that felt as special as the recipes I share with you ✨

I’m currently updating the page and getting everything organized for this new chapter 🍓🍋

Thank you all so much for supporting my small business through every step of this journey. I can’t wait to share everything that’s coming!💕

🌮 Homemade Plates
🍓 Sweet Treats
🍋 Fresh Limonadas
✨ New menu & updates coming soon!

Stay tuned… something delicious is on the way 💖

12/15/2025

⭐️ The Quesabirra & Enchilada plates from this past weekends sale! 👀

04/04/2024