Photo Credit: Matt Armendiaz, Matt Bites
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! And if you’re not celebrating Cinco de Mayo…then don’t despair, these are all wonderful dishes to accompany your summer barbecue.
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Seriously the BEST Fresh Margarita
- Cilantro Serrano Mexican Rice
- Easy Pork Fajitas – Alison Lewis, Ingredients, Inc.
- Guac – Matt Bites
- Chile Rellenos Stuffed with Chicken and Goat Cheese No Plain Jane’s Kitchen
- Jalapeno Popper Dip – My Baking Addiction
- Tomatillo Salsa Verde – She Wears Many Hats
- Grilled Corn Salsa with Poblano Chiles, Cilantro and Honey
- Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates – Evil Shenanigans
- Bacon and Tomato Guacamole
- Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Stuffed Chiles with Chorizo Sausage and Dates – My Man’s Belly
- Pina Colada Bon Bons – Daydreamer Desserts
- Rick Bayless – Need I say more…here is a list of recipes
- Grilled Veggie Tacos – My Kitchen Addiction
- Pork Green Chili – Denver Examiner
- Chicken Mole and a Mexican Menu – Cooking with Michelle
- 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
- Mexican Fried Churros – What’s Cookin Italian Style Cuisine
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!
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I wish I have time to make all these fantastic dishes, but like Brian, I’ll have a margarita.
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If I don’t start planning, I may be having Taco Bell tonight. ;-) Nice line of of ideas and thanks for the mention.
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I usually try to whip up something for Cinco de Mayo. Looks like a lot of great choices.
Ive got the best mango salsa ever–great on sea food tacos, too.
http://www.bakingbarrister.com/2011/05/secret-to-mango-salsa.html
OMG, I have to find time to go through all these recipes you linked here. I was at Costco the other day and saw a machine to make Margaritas. I’ve never had that drink but your picture makes me think I should try it and perhaps I should have bought the machine LOL
Nice post Barb.
That picture of the margaritas makes me want to run straight to the kitchen to make a batch. Thanks so much for including my recipe in your round-up.
What a line-up of tasty treats! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful links!
Thanks for the mention – great roundup of recipe ideas! Wish I weren’t home alone tomorrow night…
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Thanks so much for including my recipe for Pork Fajitas! Awesome recipe collection!
I had a big Cinco de Mayo-themed birthday party last year. Here are two of the recipes we enjoyed the most:
Margarita Cupcakes
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Your list looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
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I had hoped to make some margarita cookies for this post…um, that got away from me but I am checking out your margarita cupcakes for sure.
I’m a tequila fan… I mean, I love it. So, you can bet your butt I’ll be having a margarita tomorrow. At least one… hopefully served with one of these tasty treats.
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I’ll make a deal with you…you can bet my butt and I hope you win it; I have some I would like to give away! :)
Guacamuffins and guacpops obviously ;-)
http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2011/05/guacamuffins-and-guacpops-for-cinco-de-mayo/
Love this receipe roundup because I love Mexican food, though I don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo myself…
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