Cinco de Mayo Recipes

by twopeas on April 30, 2010

Every year, people all over the world celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th to honor Mexican heritage, culture and tradition. Cinco de Mayo isn’t until next week, but we are starting the party early by sharing some of our favorite fiesta recipes.

(starting at top left)

Black Bean Salsa
Lime Bars
Salmon Tacos
Lime Sherbet
Black Bean Avocado, and Mango Salad with Cilantro and Lime
Black Bean and Sweet Corn Soup with Cilantro and Lime
Chicken and Veggie Tostadas
Guacamole Dip
Huevos Rancheros

So what is on your Cinco de Mayo menu? We are going to celebrate all weekend long to make sure we fit in our favorite foods, our list is long:) Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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  • Joanne April 30, 2010 at 4:44 am

    Cinco de mayo is such a great food holiday! I may just have to make your lime bars. They sound seriously awesome.

  • Jessica April 30, 2010 at 4:51 am

    I am going to have a celebration just so that I can make some of this awesome food! Looks so delish!

  • Jessica @ How Sweet April 30, 2010 at 5:26 am

    Mexican food is my favorite! We aren’t doing anything, but I might need to change that. :)

  • Erica April 30, 2010 at 5:40 am

    ah! Love love mexican food. Totally delicious. And you know we’re HUGE fans of your key lime bars. Everyone should try them- easy, delicious!

  • Rosa April 30, 2010 at 5:48 am

    A great selection of recipes!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  • leslie April 30, 2010 at 5:51 am

    Yummy recipes…perfect for the party

  • Barbara Bakes April 30, 2010 at 5:56 am

    Looks like great recipes. I haven’t ever had Huevos Rancheros. I may have to start the morning with those.

  • Erica Lea April 30, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Ah, it looks so good. Especially the Chicken and Veggie Tostadas. Mexican cuisine is about the best. We don’t have any plans – a little friend of ours has her birthday on May 5th.

    Happy Cinco de Mayo to you, too!

  • Double Dipped Life April 30, 2010 at 6:42 am

    This looks fabulous! I love Mexican, so I’ll be exploring!

  • Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction April 30, 2010 at 6:47 am

    I love Mexican food, and eat it all year round… Not just for Cinco de Mayo! Love all of your recipes :)

  • Tiffany April 30, 2010 at 7:26 am

    I love Mexican food! We are making fish tacos tonight… loaded with halibut, cabbage, tomatoes, lime, avocados, cheese and spice! If it stays chilly… I might make some Mexican hot cocoa :)

  • LilSis April 30, 2010 at 7:32 am

    I could actually eat Mexican Food every day! I love all of these recipes.

  • Jessica April 30, 2010 at 7:40 am

    We love making tamales and killer homemade from scratch tacos!

  • Michelle April 30, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Great list of ideas for Cinco de Mayo! Looking forward to trying the Huevos Rancheros!

  • maggy April 30, 2010 at 8:18 am

    I’m having a Cinqo de Mayo Party! Thanks for all the suggestions. Great recipes :)

  • shannon (the daily balance) April 30, 2010 at 8:19 am

    love this! Thanks for sharing all these recipes!

  • Jenny Flake April 30, 2010 at 8:53 am

    Great round-up of Mexican dishes! I’m not sure which I’d want to try first :)

  • Becky O. April 30, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Wow, Maria! I could really go for any your recipes for Cinco de Mayo! That lime sherbet looks delicious.

    I really like to make tres leches cake and do fajitas.

  • Jenny April 30, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Those lime bars look great!

    PS – Cinco de Mayo is on WEDNESDAY (although, I’d be happy to celebrate early on Monday! I love Mexican food!)

  • teresa April 30, 2010 at 11:00 am

    i’ll take the whole spread!

  • Cookin' Canuck April 30, 2010 at 11:18 am

    What a great Cinco de Mayo party these recipes would make! Great selection.

  • Cheri April 30, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Mmm.. everything looks delicious. I love Mexican food. Sounds like the perfect excuse to indulge. :)

  • Tracy April 30, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Great recipes! That lime sherbet is calling my name. ;-)

  • Krista April 30, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    I’m so glad you posted these! My cooking group’s theme is Cinco de Mayo next week and you’ve given me a wealth of options. :-) Have a lovely weekend!

  • Kara April 30, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Every single recipe looks delicious! Now I just need to decide which one to try first! :)

  • Memoria April 30, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Great recipes, Maria! Thanks!

  • russell @ Chasing Delicious April 30, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    This is my first Cinco de Mayo not in College so I’m finally excited to celebrate it as a food holiday (and not a binge drinking holiday)! I like your style of starting early too.

    russell

  • Kerstin April 30, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks for the awesome roundup! I sort of forgot about cinco de mayo but I definitely want to celebrate :)

  • Deborah May 1, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I’m hoping to make some tres leches cake next week. I love Cinco de Mayo just for the food!!

  • Esi May 1, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Great roundup!

  • Courtney May 4, 2010 at 7:18 am

    These just made my mouth water! YUM!

  • Fran May 4, 2010 at 8:09 am

    We are having chicken enchiladas and Margaritas!!

  • Kathy Marcum May 4, 2010 at 8:24 am

    LOVED the lime coconut cookies!!! very good.

  • Kathy Marcum May 4, 2010 at 8:24 am

    LOVED the new lime coconut cookies!!!

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  • ThatsSoYummy May 5, 2010 at 8:00 am

    All these recipes made my mouth water… YUMMY!

    -Natasha

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