Food
May 1, 2023
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With These Flavorful Mexican Dishes
May 5th is coming up, otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re planning to throw a big party or are just looking for a way to spice up a dinner at home, we rounded up some of the best Mexican recipes from the pages of House & Home. Below are tips on how to make homemade tortillas, classic margaritas and lots of taco recipes. Enjoy!
The Classic Margarita
This classic drink recipe from the pages of House & Home is perfect for a summer fiesta. Lots of fresh lime juice, premium tequila and just a splash of Grand Marnier shaken together (not frozen or blended) are the secrets to a great margarita.
Get the recipe here.
Homemade Corn Tortillas
The best type of tortilla is always the freshest. This recipe for corn tortillas comes from House & Home’s former food editor Kristen Eppich who tasted a similar one at a beach bar in the Mayan Riviera and was inspired. There are only three ingredients needed here to make delicious tortillas. Then, dress them up with your favorite taco toppings!
Get the recipe here.
Agave-braised Pork Shoulder Tacos
This recipe is a take on the classic Carnitas taco, with added sweetness from the agave and smoke from the chillies. The longer these flavors all marinate together, the better the result will be.
Get the recipe here.
Pulled Jackfruit Tacos
For a vegan take on a Carnitas taco, try this jackfruit taco filling which mimics the taste and texture of pork. A mixture of spices, including oregano, cumin and chili powder as well as Worcestershire sauce give it a spicy and savory kick.
Get the recipe here.
Flipped Crispy Egg Taco with Singed Greens
Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen came up with a breakfast twist on tacos that includes greens singed in a smoking hot skillet and crisp, bubbling eggs. A bit of yogurt and hot sauce completes these tacos.
Get the recipe here.
Salt-baked Yam Tacos (Yacos!)
Another vegetarian taco option, these salt-baked yam tacos by award-winning food writer Alice Zavlasky involve roasting yams to draw out the water and intensify the texture and flavor. You can also add all of these ingredients into a bowl and make it into an amazing salad.
Get the recipe here.
Spicy Mushroom Tacos With Crispy Tempeh
From the Greenhouse Cookbook by the founders of Greenhouse Juice Co., this taco is all about a powerful umami taste. Use tamari and miso paste to create flavorful tempeh and serve these tacos with a slice of avocado and a generous amount of the spicy umami sauce on the side, so you can keep dipping!
Get the recipe here.
Mexican Tortilla Soup
This recipe is packed with flavor, doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and can be made in one pot in just 40 minutes. Get cooking!
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Mexican Chicken Lime and Soup
This is a simple and bright-tasting soup with lots of fresh and crunchy ingredients, including jalapeño peppers, lime and cilantro. The Mexican dish gets another level of depth from poached chicken, garlic and onions, which create a beautiful broth.
Get the recipe here.
Picadillo Empanadas
A South American classic recipe, empanadas are a baked or fried turnover with a meat filling. This version from food writer and TV show host Pati Jinich’s cookbook Pati’s Mexican Table is filled with a flavorful beef mixture.
Get the recipe here.
Grilled Mexican Corn
Who doesn’t love fresh corn on the grill, with the smoky taste of the barbecue and remnants of toasted husk. This Mexican classic gets added brightness from the lime and creaminess from queso blanco.
Get the recipe here.