8 Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo is almost here and I’ve rounded up my fave recipes. Many are from my cookbook, My South Texas Kitchen. Happy Celebrating!

Charred Mexican Street Corn gets a lemony mayo slathering before being rolled in quest fresco but Parmesan cheese, crumbled Cotija cheese or feta cheese can be substituted.

Guac it out on your Cinco de Mayo!

You can serve this corn concoction chilled as a salad or as a dip with chips. Grab the Charred Corn Situation recipe here.

Queso Fundido is a dish of gooey, chorizo goodness that can be served as a simple snack or transformed into a meal. 

You'll enjoy these easy to prep fajitas which are full of flavor. Skirt steak is lean, cooks rather quickly and is delicious served on its own or served in flour tortillas loaded with toppings.

There's a few tips and tricks to making enchiladas, and when done right, they're oh, so good. Click here for my Cheese enchilada tips and recipe.

Hibiscus Sangria is a lightly sweetened batch drink is infused with tart and refreshing hibiscus flowers. It’s a great make ahead recipe.

Your Cinco celebration needs Almond Tres Leches Cake!