What is Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (pronounced Seenkoh-dey-Maayo) means ‘5th of May’ in Spanish, and marks the anniversary of the Mexican victory over French troops at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Like any celebration, it’s an opportunity to get together with family and friends! To pack your celebration with flavor, I’ve curated a collection of my most delicious and popular Mexican recipes. Let’s get this party started!
Dips & Salsa
This collection will wow you with flavor, ease of making, and a variety of vibrant and colorful dips and salsas. Open a bag of tortilla chips or cut up some assorted veggie sticks and dig right in!
Entrees
These delicious entrees are easy, healthy, and full of flavor. Here you’ll find a variety of soups, tacos, burrito, burgers, and grilled proteins.
Salads & Side Dishes
Drinks
Chilled drinks anyone? Nothing like a cool and refreshing margarita or mojito to enjoy Cinco De Mayo. Cheers! And if you’re looking for a fusion cocktail, try this Spicy Mango Margarita. It’s a delightful Indian twist on a classic margarita!
Desserts
It isn’t fiesta without a delicious dessert! Choose between a creamy, velvety Mexican rice pudding, a rich and luscious caramel sauce, or a silky smooth flan- either way, you’ll be in dessert heaven!
Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice pudding)
Arroz Con Leche translates to ‘Rice (Arroz) with Milk (Leche)’. Try this dump-and-start pressure cooker recipe for this evergreen and satisfying dessert. With the Instant Pot, making rice pudding for a party is a breeze. Simply pour all the ingredients into the pot, set the porridge mode, and go enjoy a margarita! The result is a creamy and rich dessert that everyone loves.
Instant Pot Flan
This Flan recipe is a keeper! It’s by my friend, Valerie, from One Happy Housewife. It is rich, creamy, silky and looks like something I want to dive right into 🙂 Thanks for your delicious recipe, Val!
Dulce De Leche (Cajeta)
Dulce De Leche is a delicious caramel syrup. Also known as Cajeta in Mexico, it is great for dipping and spreading on toast, cookies, churros, and ice-cream! You can also check out the entire range of Mexican-flavored recipes for more inspiration. Enjoy! I really hope you enjoy these recipes that have been on repeat in my home for several of our Cinco De Mayo get-togethers over the years! For more Quick & Easy recipes, JOIN ME on Facebook or Instagram, Youtube and Pinterest.
