Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup

Tomorrow (May 5th) is  Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army in the 1862 battle of Puebla. Though becoming a more well known tradition across the country, it is of significant importance in Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states due to the large number of Mexican immigrants in this region. I will admit, I don’t participate in the more raucous celebrations held around our town but I’ve joined friends and family on many occasions to honor this tradition with some of our best Mexican style food and drinks.

If you’re in the mood; maybe these can be your inspiration!

Seriously the BEST Fresh Margarita – VLS

Guac – Matt Bites (and thanks to Matt Armendiaz for the photo above too!)

Chile Rellenos Stuffed with Chicken and Goat Cheese No Plain Jane’s Kitchen

Tomatillo Salsa Verde – VLS by way of She Wears Many Hats

Grilled Corn Salsa with Poblano Chiles, Cilantro and Honey – VLS

Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Stuffed Chiles with Chorizo Sausage and Dates – My Man’s Belly

Pina Colada Bon Bons – Daydreamer Desserts

Mexican Rice with Cilantro Dressing – VLS

Rick Bayless – Need I say more…here is a list of recipes

Grilled Veggie Tacos – My Kitchen Addiction

Bacon and Tomato Guacamole – VLS

Pork Green Chili – Denver Examiner

Avocado, Tomato & Cotija Cheese Salad Recipe for Cinco de Mayo – Cookin Canuck

Toast, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon, Avocado and Poached Egg Recipe – Mangos, Chili and Z

Raspberry Mojito Sorbet – Bread and Putter

 

If you have a favorite recipe that would be a good addition to this list; please be sure to share it with us in your comments!

Tagged as: avocado, fajitas, margaritas, pina colada, pork green chili, salsa, veggie tacos