Just a few days until that fabulous holiday where we all pretend to be Mexican for a day! Sure you can make a reservation at your favorite Mexican restaurant… but why not have some family and friends over for some delicious homemade Mexican and some beer!?!?! Mexican happens to be a favorite cuisine of mine, and no I don’t mean the Taco Bell type (sorry if you are a fan!)… I mean the really fresh flavors and that comforting feeling behind the food! Here are some fantastic ideas for your Cinco De Mayo Menu!!
Heres some of my favorites!!!
This one was just last week and a HUGE hit!!!!! Thank you slow cooker for making this so fantastic!!! Steak Carnitas & Sautéed Peppers over Cilantro Lime Rice.
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This is one of my favorites! Its delicious and so simple to make!!! Salsa Chicken & Black Beans!
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How about some fantastic Cilantro Lime Shrimp?!?! Super flavorful!!!
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Easy Slow Cooker Fajita Style Chicken. A real winner right here!!!
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A Lighter Tostada!!! These are absolutely delicious!!!
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For the vegetarian in your life… Vegetable Quesadillas!
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One Filling, Two Recipes: Empanadas & Mexican Twice Baked Potatoes. Great starters or sides!
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Lighten things up a bit with these Mexican Lettuce Wraps with Spanish Rice!
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Can’t forget one my favorite things ever…. Guacamole!!!
Laurrie Piland
A woman after my own heart. Mexican is probably my most favorite ethnic cuisine, too. Here is a recipe for you to look at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-salsa/detail.aspx It’s one of my published recipes and it’s a hit at every party that I’ve ever taken it to and there’s never a scrap of leftovers. Great blog post, Angela…I really enjoyed reading this!