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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Favorite Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

You don't have to be Mexican to enjoy the fun, food and festivities of Cinco de Mayo. The holiday (meaning May 5), commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over French forces in the battle of Puebla in 1862. Try these fantastic Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you want good Mexican food.

Mexican Dip

7 layer mexican dip recipeStephanie Gallagher
This Mexican dip is always a crowd-pleaser. It makes a perfect appetizer with tortilla chips for Cinco de Mayo or any party.

Guacamole

Guacamole RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This yummy guacamole recipe is something I make every time we have Mexican food. Cool and refreshing, it's made with fresh cilantro and lime juice, and makes a perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo.

Mexican Quesadillas

Mexican QuesadillasStephanie Gallagher
With just five ingredients, this chicken quesadillas recipe is super simple to prepare. And it's ready in a flash. Serve these quesadillas with tomato salsa.

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken EnchiladasStephanie Gallagher
These chicken enchiladas are every bit as tasty as the ones at your favorite Mexican restaurant. And they are so easy to make. Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and jarred salsa verde as shortcuts.

Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas RecipeStephanie Gallagher
These sizzling steak fajitas are fun to serve for Cinco de Mayo or anytime. Flank steak is marinated then cooked with onions and peppers for this slightly spicy Mexican favorite.

Mexican Salad

Mexican Salad RecipeStephanie Gallagher
Black beans, corn and tortilla strips are tossed with salad greens in a spicy-sweet Tex Mex dressing for this delectable salad. Chopping the lettuce finely makes this salad more appealing to kids.

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice RecipeStephanie Gallagher
Tomatoes, corn, black beans and cheese add flavor and color to this hearty rice recipe. Serve as a side dish or even a vegetarian main dish.

Cornbread

Cornbread RecipeStephanie Gallagher
A boxed cornbread mix gets jazzed up with honey and serrano chili peppers for this delectable cornbread recipe. This cornbread is a great side dish for chili.

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies recipeStephanie Gallagher
Buttery and nutty, these Mexican wedding cookies make the perfect dessert for your Cinco de Mayo meal. They just melt in your mouth!

Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake RecipeStephanie Gallagher
If you've never had tres leches cake before, you absolutely must try this recipe. It is the moistest, most delicious cake you'll ever taste. And if you have had it before, you'll be delighted with how easy this version is. Strawberries make the perfect topping for this tres leches cake.

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