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Cinco de Mayo Food & Recipes

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is a celebration of Mexican heritage observed in both Mexico and the United States. Here is a collection of Mexican recipes to serve at your own Cinco de Mayo party.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes
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Bobby Flay's Fish Tacos

Sunday April 29, 2012

Fish tacos are delicious and very simple to make. Use a white, flaky fish like mahi mahi or orata. You can fry the fish or, in this case, grill which is much healthier. Be sure to serve with all the sides - that's what makes a great fish taco.

Go to the recipe for Bobby Flay's Fish Tacos.

More Mexican-inspired recipes:

Potato Rajas and Avocado Tacos

Spicy Duck and Corn Empanadas

Chipotle Pulled Pork Tacos with Queso Fresco


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Lavender Margarita for Cinco de Mayo

Saturday April 28, 2012

This beautifully colored margarita uses traditional ingredients of tequila, lime and triple sec combined with a little twist - coconut milk, raspberries, blueberries and a little bit of lavender. Gorgeous presentation with a wonderful fruity taste.

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Blueberry Cake with Corn Bread Streusel & Ice Cream

Tuesday April 24, 2012

There is something magical about the combination of blueberries and cornbread. This recipe puts a delicious spin on that classic pairing by incorporating a wonderful corn bread streusel for the cake and an even more incredible corn bread ice cream.

Go to the recipe for Blueberry Cake with Corn Bread Streusel & Ice Cream.

More delicious blueberry recipes:

Molten Lemon Cake with Simmered Summer Blueberries
Clinton Street Baking Company's Famous Blueberry Pancakes

Roast Cornish Hen with Sauteed Blueberries and Garlic

Photo ŠAndrews McMeel.

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Pea, Pesto & Arugula Soup

Friday April 20, 2012

Here is a beautiful soup recipe that uses the very first produce of the spring season - English peas, basil and arugula. Fantastic color and a complex, fresh flavor make this a terrific soup. Great served warm or cold.

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