Cinco de Mayo recipes - 31 recipes
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Classic Margaritas
By á-174535
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Servings 8
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 10
- 3 cups Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
- 2 cups tequila
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup superfine sugar or powdered sugar
- Kosher salt
- 9 lime wedges
- Ice cubes
Often margaritas are made with simple syrup or agave nectar, but this recipe uses powdered sugar
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Slow-Cooker Braised Brisket, Machaca
By á-3145
Slow-Cooker Braised Brisket or Machaca is the perfect main course for filling scrumptious tacos with
- MARINADE:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Maggi sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 (3 to 4-pound) beef brisket, trimmed, and cut into 3 large pieces
- BRISKET:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion, about 1 large
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper, about 1 large
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- TOSTADAS:
- 1 1/2 pounds shredded slow-cooker braised brisket, heated, about 3 1/2 cups
- 8 (4-inch) crisp corn tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and finely diced
- 1 cup fresh tomato salsa
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 4 ounces crumbled queso fresco cheese, about 1 cup
- lime wedges, for serving
Spicy Bacon Guacamole
By á-174535
Bacon makes this spicy guacamole so much better! Use less jalapeños if your prefer a milder version
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons drained jarred pickled jalapeño slices, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons brine
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- tortilla chips, for serving
Banana Tres Leches Dessert
By carvalhohm
Tres Leches cake is the Hispanic-influenced dessert that is sure to become your new favorite dessert, soaked in thr...
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 medium bananas
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 container fluffy white frosting
- banana slices and/or toasted coconut, to garnish
Salsa Verde
By kelsa94
Make your own homemade salsa verde and you'll never buy it in a jar again
- 12 ounces fresh tomatillos, husked or 1 (13-ounce) can tomatillos, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Triple Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
By á-10887
Chocolate-lovers will rejoice over this super moist, Triple-Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
- 1 (2-layer size) package devil's food cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) bar Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
Cowboy Caviar
By Jomamma
I added black eyed peas and let it sit for at least 20 minutes after mixing to let all the flavors meld
- 2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
Tres Leches Cupcakes with a Dulce de Leche Drizzle
By ctozzi
The dulce de leche drizzled on the dulce de leche buttercream frosting really compliments the cupcake and creates a...
- CUPCAKES:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- DULCE DE LECHE:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened, condensed milk
- DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- pinch salt
- dulce de leche
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
The Pioneer Woman's Tres Leches Cake
By Niecer
Tres Leches Cake is a light and airy sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened c...
- FOR THE ICING:
- 1 cup all-purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened, condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint heavy cream, for whipping
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
By á-179252
These cinnamon sugar cookies are flavored with the mild sweetness of canela, Mexican cinnamon
- COOKIE DOUGH:
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Mexican cinnamon canela
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or lard
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, or milk
- CINNAMON SUGAR MIXTURE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Simple Refried Beans
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, with juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Kosher salt to taste
Slushy Blended Margarita
By á-174535
The perfect frozen margarita uses a good quality tequila and orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces 100 percent agave tequila
- 1 ounce good-quality orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 3/4 cup ice
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake
By á-46109
A simple delicious layered dessert with graham crackers, no-bake cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries, it's s...
- 2 pounds strawberries
- 2 sleeves graham crackers
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant cheesecake flavored pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (12-ounce) carton Cool Whip, divided
Spicy Sangre Blood Orange Margarita
By á-4939
Blood orange juice and muddled jalapeños make this margarita spicy and with a dark color, with the same flavors of...
- 2 slices jalapeño or serrano chile
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- juice of half a lime
Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Guacamole
By wing118677
Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Guacamole has the salty crispy crunch and creamy goodness you need in a cheese sandwi
- 1 ripe Hass avocado
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; more to taste
- Kosher salt
- 3 ounces sharp Cheddar, sliced into thin shards or coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 ounces aged gouda, sliced into thin shards or coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 ounces provolone, thinly sliced or coarsely grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 4 to 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
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Bread Machine Mexican Sweet Bread
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
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Real Margaritas
- 1 lime, halved
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from about 5 limes
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup Triple Sec
- 1 cup white tequila
- 2 cups ice, plus extra for serving
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Red Snapper & Mango Ceviche
- 16 ounces red snapper filets, skinned, sliced thinly into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 large mangos, finely chopped
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Pressure-Cooker Caramel Flan
- CUSTARD:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 whole eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sugar
- CARAMEL:
- 1 cup sugar
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Vegan Portobello and Poblano...
- QUESO SAUCE:
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large diced yellow onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, diced
- 2 yellow zucchini, diced
- sea salt to taste
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup water
- 2 diced yellow squash
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of cayenne
- AVOCADO SAUCE:
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- green onions, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, to taste
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Perfect Strawberry Margarita
- Grated zest of one lime, about 1 tablespoon
- 1 cup lime juice, about 4 to 6 Persian limes
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups 100% agave tequila
- 9 ounces fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup Cointreau
- Pink Himalayan salt for rim, optional
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Fresh Mango Salsa
- 3 ripe mangos, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 large lime, juiced (about 1/4 cup lime juice)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Easy Spanish Rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup broth
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Pan Telera - Torta Rolls
- 8 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 ounce (two envelopes) active dried yeast
- 2 1/2 cups water
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Guacamole with Roasted Tomatillos...
- 4 avocados
- 4 tomatillos, roasted
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 chipotle chiles
- 1 small lime squeezed
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 small red onion
- salt, to taste
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Coffee-Marinated Flank Fajitas...
- PICO DE GALLO:
- 2 cups tomato, diced
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3 jalapeños, or to taste, seeded and minced
- Juice of one lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- FAJITAS:
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds flank steak
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons ground chili
- Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Sour cream
- Tortillas
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Peach Margaritas
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1 1/2 cups margarita mix
- 2 ounces Peach Schnapps
- 16 ounces (about 2-cups) peaches, frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, add only if using frozen peaches or fresh peaches that are not sweet)
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Fresh lime for rubbing around rim of glass and garnish
- Kosher Salt
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