Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Vegan Mexican Rice and Black Bean Skillet
A sizzling, smoky skillet of fluffy rice, velvety black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes that hits with cumin, chili, and lime like a street-corner serenade you can eat.
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Juicy, smoky chicken strips and blistered tri-color peppers tucked into warm tortillas with cool tangy cream and a bright snap of lime.
Fajita-Style Chicken and Peppers
Sizzling strips of juicy chicken tangled with char-kissed peppers and onions, perfumed with chili, cumin, and a whisper of paprika.
Lime Margarita
Tart, juicy lime meets smooth tequila with a kiss of orange and just enough sweetness for a clean, restaurant-sharp margarita that hits like a New York summer night.
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Charred, buttery corn crowned with salty cotija, bright lime, and a flirt of chili for that sweet, smoky, tangy street-cart magic.
Vegan Chipotle “Chicken” Copycat (Made With Mushrooms)
Smoky, spicy, and meaty vegan chipotle 'chicken' bursts with rich umami, thanks to tender portobello mushrooms and a bold, punchy marinade.
Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)
Fluffy, fragrant grains kissed with bright lime and fresh cilantro, just like Chipotle but with better seasoning and control at home.
Black Margarita
Inky, citrus-bright margarita with a sultry black salt rim, clean agave snap, and a finish that hits like a city night.
Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos With Fresh Mango Salsa
Juicy, spice-crusted shrimp tucked into warm corn tortillas with a bright, zesty mango salsa that snaps with heat, lime, and cilantro.
Air Fryer Taco Empanadas
Buttery-crisp air fryer empanadas packed with juicy taco beef and oozy cheddar meet salsa heat and a bronzed, shattery finish that snaps like a good attitude in my kitchen.
Zesty Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs
Juicy, smoky chicken thighs with crackling lime-zested skin, cilantro perfume, and just enough garlic and spice to make your grill neighbors jealous.
Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos
Juicy chile-lime chicken tangled with sweet bell peppers, melty cheddar, and a cool ranch drizzle wrapped in a toasty, griddled tortilla that snaps and oozes in all the right ways.
Arroz Con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)
Lush and velvety arroz con leche scented with cinnamon, clove, and lemon zest, with plump raisins in a gently caramelized milk base.
Bourbon Butter Grilled Shrimp
Plump, smoky shrimp lacquered in a glossy bourbon butter with garlicky heat and just the right kiss of salt.
Crockpot Southwest Style Chili
Smoky, beefy, and loaded with fire-roasted tomatoes and sweet corn, this crockpot Southwest chili brings deep, slow-simmered flavor with just the right kick.
Southwestern Ground Turkey Rice Casserole
Smoky, cheesy Southwestern comfort with tender rice, juicy turkey, and peppers that hit all the right notes of chili, cumin, and paprika.
Blue Margarita
Electric-blue citrus sparkle with clean agave heat, a crisp salty rim, and that dangerously smooth finish you feel in your shoulders.
Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)
Smoky and creamy elote dip loaded with charred corn, bright lime, and salty Cotija, finished with fresh cilantro and a Tajín zing.
Watermelon Margarita
Sun-sweet watermelon, bright lime, and clean tequila in a chilled, salt-kissed margarita that drinks like summer in a glass.
Cinco De Drinko (Party-Style Margarita)
Sunny, tart-sweet margaritas with a whisper of pineapple, bright lime, and a clean agave finish that drinks like vacation in a cold glass.