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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Published | Updated | By Laura

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is often celebrated in Mexico and the United States with parades, festivals and events. These family favorite recipes are a spin on some of the classic Mexican dishes!

I hope you have a wonderful Cinco de Mayo celebration and weekend!

This is a picture of green guacamole and chips. The guacamole has in it some red fire roasted tomatoes and cilantro as well as lime and seasonings.
Perfect Guacamole
This guacamole is creamy, fresh and irresistibly delicious! It's perfect added on top of your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes, on a tortilla chip or just eaten from a spoon!
Check out this recipe
This is a picture of fresh pico de gallo with chips.
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo, also known as salsa Fresca, is a low-calorie flavor boost accent to many dishes!
Check out this recipe
This is a picture of a pan of nachos with layers of cheese and salsa.
The Best Loaded Nachos
Loaded nachos are serious business in this house…SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS!! Each chips is loaded with flavor and cheesy goodness!
Check out this recipe

BEEF TAMALE PIE

A slice of jiffy tamale pie on a plate.
Jiffy Tamale Pie
Craving something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen? This Jiffy Tamale Pie is the answer, where savory ground beef meets a golden cornbread crust in perfect harmony! Dinner will be easily ready on the table in just an hour.
Check out this recipe
A bowl of green enchilada chicken soup.
Green Enchilada Chicken Soup (Crockpot)
Green Enchilada Soup is an easy Crockpot soup that takes less than 10 minutes to prep and has all the yummy cozy, zesty, savory notes you’re looking for on a cold night! Turn classic green chicken enchiladas into a creamy soup using canned green enchilada sauce and salsa verde.
Check out this recipe
A plate topped with a shredded pork quesadilla, shredded lettuce and pico de gallo.
Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
This quesadilla is a show-stopper! It's loaded with flavorful, caramelized white and red onions, tender pork carnitas, and cheese!
Check out this recipe
A biscuit crust cup filled with cheesy taco meat and topped with pico de gallo.
Taco Cups (4 Ingredients!)
With only 4 simple ingredients, everyone in the family will be raving about these easy, make-ahead, hand-held Taco Cups! They have a biscuit base and are topped with your favorite taco ingredients.
Check out this recipe

QUESO CHICKEN AND RICE

This is a picture of a plate of veggies, rice and chicken topped with queso.
Queso Chicken and Rice
Smothered with queso, this easy Queso Chicken and Rice uses just seven ingredients and is made with one dish. Chicken con queso is a flavorful Mexican-inspired casserole that is spicy, creamy, and cheesy, a weeknight dinner favorite.
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SWEET AND SPICY CROCKPOT CHICKEN

This is a picture of a bowl of sweet and spicy pulled chicken made in the crockpot.
Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Chicken
It’s hard to resist this delicious chicken recipe. It’s so easy and quick to make, with simple ingredients. Bonus, it can be used in a number of ways!
Check out this recipe
A slice of taco lasagna on a plate with pico on top.
Taco Lasagna
This taco lasagna is an easy to assemble dinner win!
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chocolate tres leches cake with chopped berries and mango on top
Chocolate Mocha Tres Leches Cake
This cake is the epitome of chocolate heaven! It’s ultra-moist, decadent, and a great make-ahead dessert for celebrations!
Check out this recipe
A slice of vanilla cake with whipped cream on top and chopped strawberries with a strawberry half on the side
Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake
This sweet and luscious Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake is a great make-ahead dessert for celebrations!
Check out this recipe

This giveaway is not sponsored or affiliated with The Spice Hunter brand. Dinner in 321 is not an affiliate of The Spice Hunter. Giveaway begins on 5/5/23 at 9:30am CST and ends 5/14/23 at 11:00am CST. The randomly chosen winner will be contacted via email.

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About Laura

Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more...

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  1. Beverly Thomas

    I love your guacamole recipe! Easy to make! What a wonderful giveaway you are doing and congratulations on reaching a milestone!

    Reply

    • Laura Ashley

      Thank you so much, Beverly! That means a lot to me! 🥹

  2. Nettie

    All your Cinco de Mayo recipes look delish! I would really like to try the beef tamale pie recipe first.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply

    • Laura Ashley

      Thank you so much, Nettie!! I hope you love them as well! Thank you so much for your support!🥰

  3. Debbie

    Love all your recipes!

    Reply

    • Laura Ashley

      🥰Thank you SO much!!

  4. Stac

    Looks so tasty! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply

    • Laura Ashley

      🥰Thank you so much!!

  5. Angie Snyder

    I have to rate 1. I want to try them all. tamale pie is the one I want to make first.

    Reply

    • Laura Ashley

      Aww!! Thank you! That is one of my favorites! I hope you love it too!

  6. Jacqueline Paddock

    Hi Laura,
    I made the 4 ingredient taco cups and my husband couldn’t say enough on how delicious these were. We will be making these again. I love ❤️ when he really likes something we are having for dinner.

    Thank you!

    Reply

    • Laura Ashley

      Aww!! 😁Thank you so much, Jacqueline! I’m so happy you made them and that he liked them so much too!

  7. Katie Mooers

    The green chicken enchilada soup & the perfect guacamole are high on my list to try ASAP! Honestly they are all on my Make Next List. My people love all things Mexican!

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    • Laura Ashley

      Yesss, Katie! I just know you’re going to love them too!! Thank you! 😁

  8. Cathy Varone-Smith

    I would choose Italian seasoning. It is so universal across and around the world. It's used from Italian cooking, to French Food, Spanish, Asian, South American, you name they use it. Very versetal it just goes with all above recipes. Thank you for doing what you do. It makes my life easier getting your recipes. Cathy

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    • Laura Ashley

      You’re so sweet, Cathy! 😁Thank you so much!!

  9. Mary Snyder

    I’ve always used Roma tomatoes for Pico de Gallo. By using sweet cherry tomatoes it makes a big difference. 100% 💜💯

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    • Laura Ashley

      Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you liked that tomato swap too!