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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!

Pork tacos on a plate with cilantro, avocados, and pickled red onions.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
October 19, 2020
Overhead view of two bowls of creamy chicken chile relleno soup.

Chile Relleno Soup with Chicken
September 21, 2020
Carnitas on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo.

Instant Pot Carnitas – perfect every time!
June 19, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, and a lime slice. A white spoon is inserted into the mixture.

The Best Pico de Gallo – easy recipe
June 17, 2020
White queso dip in a black skillet, with a black spoon. Queso is studded with green poblano peppers and fresh cilantro, and placed next to tortilla chips.

Poblano Queso Dip – delicious & creamy!
June 10, 2020
Colorful shrimp fajitas on a sheet pan with tortillas, limes, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
May 4, 2020
Image of two bowls of frijoles borrachos, both garnished with fresh cilantro.

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
April 15, 2020
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 – IRRESISTIBLE!
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
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
Grilled chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board. Chicken breast in the foreground is sliced.

Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade
September 17, 2018
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

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