The burst of citrus from lemon zest, orange zest, and lime juice, countered by the kick of a classic Mexican spice blend makes for some magnifico chicken.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Traditional foods eaten on this holiday vary from family to family and region to region in Mexico. For that reason pretty much any Mexican food has become part of the festivities. Start with some spicy or mild salsa, feast on tacos or tamales, save room for flan, and wash it all down with a margarita (or two!)
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Pollo Magnifico
Gringo Margarita
Not your usual margarita but just as tasty. Made with frozen limeade, beer, and tequila. Can be served on the rocks or blended.
Time: under 30 minutes
Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Fajitas with Tequila
Tequila in the marinade gives these tender skirt steak fajitas a little extra punch.
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
A Mexican one-two punch: the fajita quesadilla! Sauteed chicken, peppers, and onions pressed with cheese in flour tortillas is genius. Great with sour cream or salsa.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Debbie's Mexican Shredded Beef (Carnitas)
A beef version of Mexican carnitas made with chuck roast, salsa, garlic, oregano, cumin, and stewed tomatoes. Both oven and crock pot instructions are...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cinco De Mayo Tortilla Soup
Margs, definitely. Tacos, standard. But a bowl of this crispy tortilla topped soup would really take your Mexican feast over the top.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Limeade
A simple and refreshing limeade made with Mexican limes and simple syrup.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Sugar Margarita
The downside of margaritas is the sugar content. If you are watching your carbs, try this version made with sugar-free drink mix. Cut down on calories out without sacrificing happy...
Time: under 30 minutes
Margarita Chips
There's something about the tartness of a lime that makes it the perfect complement to the salty flavor of these margarita chips.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chilaquiles Mexican Eggs
Mexican style scrambled eggs with onions, green chiles, cheese, and crispy tortillas.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beer Margaritas
A different kind of margarita! It's made with beer, frozen limeade, and tequila.
Time: under 30 minutes
Leann Rimes's Cabo Chicken And Sangria
Made with red pepper flakes, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, apple juice, sugar, mint, cinnamon sticks, dry white wine, peaches
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Goat Cheese And Pistachio Guacamole
Made with garlic, avocados, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Corn And Tomatillo Salsa
Made with salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, corn on the cob, tomatillos, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Citrus Margaritas
Made with grapefruit, lime, orange, ice, orange juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, tequila, orange liqueur
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Bean and Chicken Burritos
Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo
Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Fiesta Snack Mix
Made with garlic powder, corn chips, oyster crackers, pretzels, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, multi-grain Cheerios cereal, margarine, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Authentic Mexican Salsa
Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Tequila Bloody Marys
Made with pickled jalapenos, hot sauce, tomato juice, horseradish, tequila, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lime, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Mocha Balls
Made with powdered sugar, maraschino cherries, nuts, salt, butter or margarine, sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas
Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pork and Pineapple Tostadas
Made with white onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, ground coriander, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, pork loin chops, pineapple
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinco De Mayo Southwestern Barbecued Salmon
Made with pumpkin seeds, olive oil, cilantro, salmon filets, corn, barbecue sauce, poblano chiles, corn salsa, Parmesan cheese, garlic
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Sangria
Made with lemon, oranges, burgundy wine, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, brandy, Cointreau liqueur, club soda
Time: 1-2 hours
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