Mexican cinco de mayo recipes

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Once you try these you will never buy ready-made tortillas from the store again!

Pico de Gallo

Mexican Chicken Stew

I adapted this from a popular food network recipe and served it at a ski trip up in Tahoe. Everyone loved it. We served it as leftovers alongside…

Taco Roll Ups

Yummy taco ingredients all rolled up in delicious dinner roll dough.

Heavenly Shrimp Cocktail

A refreshing Baja style Shrimp Cocktail serve in a glass with cooked shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado in a mixture of cocktail…

Quick & Easy Spicy Vegetarian Mexican Chilli

Know What You Eat: There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili on a cold winter/rainy day. It is the perfect…

Yellow Corn Pancakes with Shrimp/Scallops and Mango Jalapena Crema

This dish is adapted from one in Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill cookbook. This…

Mexican Ranchero Breakfast

Mexican Ranchero Breakfast dish adds some fabulous South of the Border flavor, and is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering!

Taco Pie

Essentially a Mexican lasagna, this recipe is a snap to make and has become a favorite in our house. Loved by kids and adults alike!

Baja Fish Tacos

Fish tacos are one of my favorite dishes. When I had the opportunity to fry up some fresh fish, I worked on a recipe that would taste just like my…

Breakfast Tacos (or Tostados)

Cinco de Mayo gives everyone an excuse to eat Mexican food for breakfast....or brunch....or dinner! A full recipe below makes 12 generous-size…

When Only The Most Decadent Will Do. Aztec Chocolate Ice Cream. But Don't Stop There...

There's an old saying, in fact there's a bunch of old sayings, "Leave well…

Black bean salsa stuffed bell peppers

Easy to make and can be vegetarian as well.

Turkey & Vegetable Quesadillas

A fast and yummy quesadilla filled with garden veggies which you can use as an appetizer, lunch or supper meal. With green salad and Spanish rice…

Mushrooms with Chipotle Chilies

Chipotle chilies are jalapeños that have been smoke-dried. Their smoky flavor is the perfect foil for the mushrooms in this simple side dish.