cinco de mayo

While my hand is always raised for all the tacos, nachos and favorite Mexican bites, this year I wanted a formal sit down family meal for cinco de mayo. Inspired…

Ice box cakes have been one of the easiest no-bake desserts since the 1920s and this Carlota de Limon is as easy and delicious as my Best Ever No Bake…

These are the green beans of your spicy dreams! Boy, are these delicious with just the right amount of crunch, spice and creaminess from the cheese. These are so simple…

Pork carnitas are one of my favorite go-to menu items at any Mexican restaurant. This simple recipe is so tender and packs a flavor punch! Carnitas are perfect in tacos,…

This year I wanted to create an elegant cinco de mayo tablescape inspired by muted tones, dessert vibes and my tiny collection of succulent plants in terra cotta pots. I…

An afternoon fiesta followed by a siesta sounds like a perfect afternoon to me! This cinco de mayo celebration is colorful, relaxed and very easy to pull together. Mexican cuisine,…

Who doesn’t love a good margarita and taco? Cinco de mayo is a great way to take a culinary journey to Mexico and sample a culture rich in history through…

Sunday I was feeling a bit tired and I was craving comfort food – something to warm me up inside. The only thing I could make was soup! The best…

This is a quick and easy recipe that’s light and refreshing. I love to serve it with seafood and roasted pork – think luau. Basically, tropical fruits are refreshing and…

Nothing says Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta or Mexico like a Margarita! Cheers to a classic cocktail that been around since the 30’s! I took the Classic Margarita and added a…

There’s nothing like fresh, sweet corn. Although I love corn on the cob with some herb butter, I can’t rave enough about this Mexican Street Corn. Typically the cob is…

I love citrus marinades! It not only tenderizes the meat, but it adds great flavor. This marinade is easy to whip together in a blender! Literally. The only difficult part…