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Cinco de Mayo

Here you will find recipes perfect for a Cinco De Mayo celebration.

We have everything from Cranberry Margarita, Taco Salads, and even a 7 Layer Dip Recipe!

These recipes are inspired by Mexican and Southwestern flavors!

Vegetarian meals are good for you, whether it's a lifestyle or just a Meatless Monday kind of thing.

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers – Southwestern
March 23, 2020
Image of southwestern ranch dip made with jalapeno and green chiles.

Jalapeño Ranch Dip (or dressing)
March 2, 2020
Close up image of fish tacos with colorful toppings.

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe with Blood Orange Salsa
February 14, 2020
Image of cooked pinto beans made from dried beans using an instant pot.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (no soaking needed!)
February 3, 2020
Image of mexicali dip in a black bowl with two handles. Dip is surrounded by chips on a tray.

Mexicali Dip Recipe
January 29, 2020
Image of sheet pan breakfast tostada with lots of southwestern toppings.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Tostadas
January 22, 2020
Image of a jar of freshly homemade salsa verde, shot from above. A wooden spoon is in the jar as well.

How to Make Salsa Verde
January 20, 2020
Image of a beautiful cranberry margarita in a salt rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge, an orange wedge, and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe
November 25, 2019
image of bright and colorful mango slaw, the perfect slaw for fish tacos, in a white bowl with a black spoon. Garnished with a lime.

Mango Slaw – perfect slaw for fish tacos
August 12, 2019
image of a classic taco salad recipe on a plate with a black and white linen and wooden serving utensils in the background of the photo.

Taco Salad Recipe – with optional homemade dressing
June 27, 2019
Image of colorful vegan tacos, shot from above with pickled onions, cilantro, avocado, and lime.

Vegan Tacos with Roasted Carrots, Mushrooms, Quinoa, and Black Beans
March 25, 2019
This zesty and flavorful tequila lime chicken marinade is reminiscent of a margarita and perfect for making grilled chicken for fajitas. You're going to love it!

Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade
September 17, 2018
image of 7 layer dip with scoop out to show the layers, chip dipped in the top

7 Layer Dip Recipe – THE BEST!
September 10, 2018
cilantro lime instant pot quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa | Plain and Cilantro Lime Recipes
April 23, 2018
These easy vegetarian cauliflower tacos are full of flavor and protein! Even meat-lovers are going to flip over these fun tacos. Whether it's for Meatless Monday or a full-on vegetarian lifestyle, you're going to love these! They're also easy to make vegan. Make them tonight! 

Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas – Vegetarian
February 28, 2018
Sheet pan fajitas are great for busy weeknights and also great for bigger crowds! You'll love this hands-off approach to fajitas! Get the recipe on rachelcooks.com!

Sheet Pan Fajitas – Easy Recipe for Chicken Fajitas! | with video
February 22, 2018
These Shrimp Tacos are a refreshing taste of the tropics thanks the zesty avocado, mango and pineapple salsa. They're easy to make and are a hit for any party or taco night. The extra salsa is amazing on chips or sprinkled on a salad!

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado, Mango and Pineapple Salsa
January 17, 2018
Mango Avocado Salsa is the perfect topping to any taco or salad, and it's irresistible piled up on a chip! You'll love the creamy avocado, sweet mango, and tart pineapple in every bite! Get the easy salsa recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Mango Avocado Salsa with Pineapple Recipe
January 15, 2018
The chili powder and cumin coating on these oven roasted sweet potatoes makes them absolutely perfect in burrito bowls, on tacos, or on their own! They're great with eggs at breakfast, too. Get the simple recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Southwestern Style
October 18, 2017
Creamy and flavorful, this green chile macaroni and cheese will change the way you think about macaroni and cheese! There's no need to make a roux, so it's one of the easiest things you can make, too! Get the easy vegetarian recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Green Chile Mac and Cheese Recipe
March 13, 2017
A packet of chicken taco seasoning not only makes this easy chicken chili a breeze to make, it also lends unbelievable flavor to this recipe! Get the easy soup recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Easy Chicken Chili Recipe – FIVE ingredients!
February 24, 2017
Ridiculously easy and perfect for game day, handheld refried bean dip is a hearty appetizer that everyone loves. Let your guests add their own toppings. Get the fun appetizer recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Refried Bean Dip with Cheese — Easy and Handheld!
January 30, 2017
Perfect for parties or a busy weeknight, these turkey enchilada slow cooker meatballs are easy to make, healthy, and so flavorful! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Turkey Enchilada Slow Cooker Meatballs with Cheese
December 28, 2016
Switch up the chicken soup routine with this easy and flavorful slow cooker 5 ingredient enchilada verde soup. Made in the slow cooker! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Slow Cooker Green Enchilada Soup (5 ingredient!)
October 24, 2016

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