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Homemade Mexican Meal

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Whether you are celebrating the day with a fabulous fiesta or you’re honoring the Mexican culture with a simple family meal, be sure to include the following tasty recipes in your festivities: TOTALLY TASTY TACO DIP Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix 2 (16 ounces) can refried beans 1/4 cup water 2 1/2 cups sour cream 4 cups shredded Iceberg lettuce 4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 (6 ounces) can sliced black olives 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers Directions: In … Continue reading →

Ingredients for a Simple Cinco de Mayo Party

Everyone loves a party, but not everyone has the time or the means to throw a full-fledged fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Instead of renting a tent and filling it with tamales and pinatas, consider having a low-key affair that highlights the Mexican culture. Here are some simple ideas to get your kids fired up about the fifth of May: MEXICAN PLACEMATS Materials: Scissors Glue Ruler Pencil 18-by-12-inch piece of construction paper 16 strips of construction paper in multiple colors (each should be 1-inch wide by 12 inches long) Directions: Take the large piece of construction paper and fold … Continue reading →

Hot and Spicy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with these sizzling hot Mexican recipes. They are easy to prepare and are sure to fire up your guests on the fifth of May: CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 12-ounce can of tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs. of cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 ears of fresh corn 2 tablespoons salsa 4 cups chicken broth Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 8 corn tortillas Canola oil Sour cream for garnish Shredded mild cheddar cheese Directions: Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in … Continue reading →

More Simple Cinco de Mayo Sides

Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a full-blown fiesta? Even if you are just commemorating the day with a simple celebration, you should consider making the following sides. They’re easy to prepare (though, your guests would never know it) and are packed with authentic Mexican flavor. EASY SPANISH RICE Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice 1/4 cup canola oil 1 yellow onion cut into 1-inch chunks 1 bell pepper any color, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3/4 cup tomato puree 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 3/4 cups of chicken broth 3/4 cup of frozen … Continue reading →

Simple Cinco de Mayo Recipes

If you are looking for an easy way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, then head to the kitchen and whip up the following recipes. Both require minimal cooking skills, but yield outstanding results. Turn an ordinary Tuesday (May 5th) into a tasty treat-filled Mexican fiesta with these hot dishes: SPICY SHREDDED PORK TACOS Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (4 to 6 pound) or 2 to 3 smaller pork butt or shoulder roasts 2 tablespoons garlic salt 3 teaspoons black pepper 3 (6-ounce cans) diced green chiles 3 cups chicken broth 1 small yellow onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves Fresh … Continue reading →

Papel Picado – Cinco de Mayo Project

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Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May). You can read more about this historic holiday in our families.com forums and in this interview with Don Miles author of a book about history behind this day. And here are some recipe suggestions for celebrating further. One of the traditional decorations for the holiday is papel picado (Spanish for punched or pierced paper), paper with cut designs. Papel picado is a popular art form with roots that go all the way back to the Aztecs. The real papel picado banners are works of art. The artists cut through as many … Continue reading →

Kitchen Hints and Tips for May

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I’m not sure what happened to April, or January through March for that matter but here we are in May already. May is a great month for loving your kitchen! There’s Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day to cook for. Then there’s the great Memorial Day grilling that will happen in a few weeks. For me, it’s also my anniversary (this is our 12th anniversary). Not to mention the fact that we start to see the bounty of summer produce! With that said–here are your tips for May: It’s Rhubarb Season At least around here, May is the best time … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo: Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas

Here is another great recipe for your Cinco de Mayo fete. While there are a few more steps to this recipe than normal–the results are well worth the effort. A second set of hands is helpful–but not necessary. Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas To make approximately 4 quesadillas you’ll need: 1 red onion, halved 1 large beefsteak tomato, halved 1 bell pepper, sliced 15 to 20 frozen cocktail shrimps, thawed 2 cups of Mexican blend or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 large flour tortillas juice of 3 limes 1 tbsp of cumin Directions: Place shrimp on a skewer and in a shallow … Continue reading →