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Home | Cinco De Mayo

Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite times to cook—it’s all about bold flavors, festive drinks, and sharing good food with the people I love. Whether I’m hosting a party or just making something fun at home, these recipes always bring the celebration to life.

I usually start with something savory like Taco Meat, Birria, or Chile Colorado—all rich, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. My Chicken Mole is a personal favorite for special occasions, and I always serve up a cold Clamato Michelada to keep things festive. And of course, no celebration is complete without a sweet bowl of Arroz con Leche to finish things off.

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Homemade chile colorado with chunks of beef in a large cast iron pot and garnished with fresh cilantro.

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White serving plate with two sour cream chicken enchiladas topped with cheese, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and sliced jalapeno.

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White shallow serving plate filled with shrimp ceviche made with chopped shrimp, sliced onion, chopped bell peppers, and tomatoes in citrus juice with chopped cilantro and chopped jalapenos.

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White plate filled with fried corn tortilla chips covered in salsa rojo sauce and drizzled with crema and crumbled cojita cheese and fresh cilantro.

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Overhead image of guacamole in a white serving bowl garnished with chopped white onion and tomato.

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A large oval plate piled with golden baked beef empanadas.

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Bowl filled with cooked beef birria garnished with white onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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