Get ready to turn your kitchen into a fiesta! Whether planning a full-blown celebration or a cozy night with bold flavors, these Cinco de Mayo recipes bring the party to your plate. From zesty tacos to irresistible guacamole, we have everything you need to celebrate with style and profound flavor.
Elote Recipe- Easy & Delicious Mexican Street Corn
Elote, Mexican street corn, is a sublime side dish made with corn that will make you come back for more and more. And since the corn is in season and most tender, the perfect opportunity presented itself to make it. Get The Recipe: Elote Recipe- Easy & Delicious Mexican Street Corn
Easy Aztec Soup (Mexican Sopa Azteca Recipe)
A quick trip to the store, and here we are in my kitchen, Margaritas on hand; after all, we are cooking a Mexican dish, starting to cut, broil, and blend to make this very refined Aztec Soup. It is always so much fun when friends come to visit. We had fun talking and catching up, laughing, dancing, yes dancing in the kitchen, as the aromas of the roasted Pasilla chilies in our soup surrounded us. Get The Recipe: Easy Aztec Soup (Mexican Sopa Azteca Recipe)
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Jalapeño Burgers – Not For The Faint Of Heart
Jalapeno Burgers. A spin on our beloved burger recipe.
Imagine a juicy, succulent, cooked-to-perfection beef patty with chunks of cheddar cheese stuffed inside the meat. The perfect amount of heat from the jalapeno. Savory and super delicious. Get The Recipe: Jalapeño Burgers – Not For The Faint Of Heart
Chiles Rellenos – A Southwest Favorite
Chiles Rellenos. This Chile Relleno recipe is authentic. It starts with roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese. Then, it is dipped in a super fluffy egg batter. This batter is the secret weapon of the dish. Finally, it is fried to a golden brown. Get The Recipe: Chiles Rellenos – A Southwest Favorite
Queso Fresco Stuffed Tomato – Easy & Delicious
Queso Fresco Stuffed Tomato recipe. A colorful and tasty side dish is a great way to celebrate summer’s ripe tomatoes. I love cheese. There is no two way about it, so when a recipe calls for cheese, my antennas take me to the recipe. Get The Recipe: Queso Fresco Stuffed Tomato – Easy & Delicious
Yellowfin Tuna with Spicy Mango Salsa
Fish lovers, be ready! This yellowfin tuna with spicy mango salsa recipe is for you. Close your eyes and imagine this: yellowfin tuna cooked to perfection with a beautiful crust of mixed peppercorns and fennel seeds – can you smell them? – and coriander. Get The Recipe: Yellowfin Tuna with Spicy Mango Salsa
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse
There is something magical about chocolate mousse, and when you add dulce de leche or caramel, you bring your senses to the next level of divine sweetness. Dulce de leche or caramel is very easy to make. You have to pay close attention that it does not burn or will take the burnt flavor and will not be pleasant. Get The Recipe: Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse
Cheddar and Jalapeño Scones
Cheddar and jalapeno scones are just the perfect afternoon snack. Or better yet, alongside this delicious Aztec Soup. The subtle spiciness of the jalapeno lifts any meal. Those scones will surprise you with how fast you can make them. Get The Recipe: Cheddar and Jalapeño Scones
Zucchini Salad with Avocado, Pepita Parsley Gremolata
Zucchini salad with avocado and pepita parsley gremolata is a refreshing salad that can be a meal of its own. You can do magic with an everyday vegetable peeler. In this instance of this recipe, you can turn a simple zucchini into beautiful ribbons. Get The Recipe: Zucchini Salad with Avocado, Pepita Parsley Gremolata
Carnitas Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
Carnitas Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa is a classic Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked pork (carnitas) that’s crispy outside and juicy inside, tucked into warm corn tortillas. They are topped with vibrant, tangy tomatillo salsa from roasted tomatillos, chilies, garlic, and cilantro. The rich, savory pork pairs perfectly with the bright, slightly tart salsa, creating a bold and satisfying bite every time. Get The Recipe: Carnitas Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
Jalapeno Corn Sticks with Maple Honey Butter
Jalapeno Corn Sticks with Maple Honey Butter. Living in the Southwest exposes you to ingredients that are fun to work with. Jalapenos are found in a lot of our recipes. Not being raised with them, however, it has been a journey to get to like them. And now… well…, I still can handle the heat if all the seeds are not removed. Get The Recipe: Jalapeno Corn Sticks with Maple Honey Butter
Tequila Lime Flat Iron Steak
Aromatic, savory, and perfectly tenderized flat iron steak is the perfect Sunday night dinner or weekend gathering and eating al fresco. Get The Recipe: Tequila Lime Flat Iron Steak
Jalapeno Orange Glazed Sea Scallops with Beurre Blanc
Abandon yourself in the sinful delight of Jalapeno Orange Glazed Scallops with Beurre Blanc. A perfect harmony of flavors awaits with every bite. Tender scallops are basted with peach-pineapple pepper jelly and orange juice. A subtle hint of heat caramelizes the scallops. I am drooling as I write this and am ready to return to the kitchen and re-make this recipe. Get The Recipe: Jalapeno Orange Glazed Sea Scallops with Beurre Blanc
Marinated and Stuffed Filet Mignons with Merlot Habanero Sauce
This marinated stuffed filet mignon with habanero sauce recipe will surprise you with its deliciousness and ease of preparation. In the quest for a new and perfect recipe for filet mignon, I ran across this outstanding recipe of from one of my favorite cookbooks, “Seasonal Southwest Cooking” by Barbara Pool Fenzl. . Get The Recipe: Marinated and Stuffed Filet Mignons with Merlot Habanero Sauce
