Cinco de Mayo recipes and menu ideas

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Cinco de Mayo is a festive day celebrating the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. To commemorate this historical event, Cinco de Mayo parties are held in parts of Mexico and the United States.

Festivities include music, dancing and, most importantly, food. Use some of our best Mexican recipes to throw your own Cinco de Mayo party, featuring a mouthwatering menu worth celebrating.

Serve a family-style meal

Regardless of your heritage, sitting down to a filling, family-style Mexican meal is a flavorful way to celebrate the food and holiday of a proud culture. You can serve family-style Mexican recipes such as chorizo soft tacos, black bean and sweet potato enchiladas, steak fajitas or vegetable quesadillas. If you're a fan of fusion food, you'll love this Thai green curry chicken burrito with coconut milk, ginger and cilantro.

Throw a piñata cookie-themed party >>Healthy Mexican recipes

Every cuisine has dishes that are considered indulgent, and Mexican food has its share of dishes that are high in carbs, fat and calories. However, there are also healthy Mexican dishes and healthy ways to prepare traditional Mexican fare. If serving a small crowd, consider recipes such as tofu burritos, chicken tortilla soup and tostada bowl salad. If you're celebrating solo, take a bite of these squash and goat cheese tostadas or throw together a cilantro lime rice burrito bowl with corn and avocado.

Create your own Cinco de Mayo menu

Entrees Here are some creative, mouthwatering Mexican entrees to consider for your Cinco de Mayo celebration:Roasted tomatillo pastaNacho grilled cheese sandwichesPulled pork tostadasTaco stuffed shellsHomemade beef taco wrapsCheesy Mexican rice and beansVeggie taquitos with avocado dipping sauce Appetizers If you're throwing a party, try some of these Mexican appetizer recipes, sure to please a crowd:Grapefruit guacamoleMini 7 layer dip recipeSpicy hot corn dip3 Inventive homemade salsa recipesBoozy pico de gallo Drinks Stir up the fun with a few of these Cinco de Mayo drink ideas:Watermelon & jalapeño margaritas3 Sangria recipes for Cinco de Mayo3 Fruity margarita recipesPinata-shaped jello shotsBlackberry & strawberry margaritas Desserts Lastly, don't forget the dessert:Candy-filled maraca cookiesHomemade churros with chocolate sauceFruit tacos with chocolate tortillasHomemade choco tacosApple pie "salsa" with cinnamon tortilla chipsMexican wedding cookies More Mexican recipes

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