Oh, baby, alongside all the jalapenos flight roughly inward these dishes, it's gettin' hot inward here! There is never a shortage of jalapeno peppers inward our draw of piece of job solid ... they're a staple ... like, equally much equally flour, sugar, in addition to milk it seems. Though I pick out to admit, I didn't actually realize how much of my cooking is Mexican-and-spicy-flavors inspired until I pulled together this Cinco de Mayo post. We certain practice dearest our spicy food!
1. Easy Restaurant-Style Salsa
This salsa whips upwards inward no-time apartment alongside the assistance of a nutrient processor or blender. It's a identify unit of measurement favorite, for sure!
2. Pico de Gallo
Mark ... my wife ... absolutely loves pico de gallo, devouring similar 10 bowls when nosotros become out to a Mexican restaurant. Okay, okay ... perhaps it's solely similar iii bowls, but yous instruct the quest ... he loves the stuff. This is our at-home version whatever fourth dimension I arrive it's gone inward a flash.
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 colorful in addition to tasty salsa that gets it's zing from fresh jalapenos in addition to blood-red vino vinegar ... cracking equally a uncomplicated salsa, salad, or side.
4. Peach-Pineapple Salsa
I created this salsa afterward ane of our summertime peach-picking trips. The peach-pineapple-&-spice season combination is a winner, indeed.
I created this salsa afterward ane of our summertime peach-picking trips. The peach-pineapple-&-spice season combination is a winner, indeed.
It was super tough to pick my favorite from this Cinco de Mayo listing ... but ultimately, my favorite is this Roasted Corn, Black Bean, & Mango Salsa. This materials is only sooooo good. The sweetness of the mango in addition to roasted corn pairs in addition to thence good alongside the smoky spicy-ness of chipotle peppers. Enjoy this ane alongside chips, equally a salad, or spooned over chicken or fish dishes. It's dee-lish.
6. Blueberry Salsa
Not your typical salsa! Blueberries, fresh basil, in addition to fresh cilantro create an unexpectedly delicious season combination.
Love jalapeno poppers? This baked version brings on all the flavor, without the deep-fried guilt.
8. Hot Corn Dip
Goodness, this is such a cracking dip. Using canned Mexicorn makes baking this upwards in addition to thence easy, in addition to gives the dip amazing flavor. It's ever the hitting of the party!
9. Sangria!
Classic red-wine sangria is only perfect for Cinco de Mayo in addition to for summertime sippin'.
Prefer white vino over blood-red {like me}? This White Sangria volition last correct upwards your alley!
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For a really unique sangria twist, assay it inward frozen form! It's popsicles, all grown up.
12. Sweet-&-Spicy Pork Tenderloin alongside Mango Salsa
This pork tenderloin, marinated inward a mixture of chocolate-brown saccharide in addition to spice, is a go-to dish inward our house. It pairs only beautifully alongside fresh mango salsa. {But it's also cracking on it's ain if you're non inward a mango kinda mood.}
This pork tenderloin, marinated inward a mixture of chocolate-brown saccharide in addition to spice, is a go-to dish inward our house. It pairs only beautifully alongside fresh mango salsa. {But it's also cracking on it's ain if you're non inward a mango kinda mood.}
13. Tamale Pie Casserole {Mark's Top Pick}
Mmmmmmm ... spicy terra firma turkey in addition to sausage filling topped alongside moist in addition to tender cornbread ... in addition to thence expert it's Mark's favorite inward this Cinco de Mayo collection! Truth last told, it's ane of my favorites, too.
Mmmmmmm ... spicy terra firma turkey in addition to sausage filling topped alongside moist in addition to tender cornbread ... in addition to thence expert it's Mark's favorite inward this Cinco de Mayo collection! Truth last told, it's ane of my favorites, too.
These freezer-friendly enchiladas are a cracking make-ahead dish to feed a crowd. My Mom used to brand a yoke of huge pans of them in addition to popular them inward the freezer to pick out on paw when my blood brother in addition to I were abode visiting from college. That means she was laid upwards when nosotros showed upwards for dinner alongside all our friends inward tow!
Another go-to recipe inward our draw of piece of job solid ... in addition to the ingredients tin flame in addition to thence easily last changed upwards to accommodate personal preference.
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Tracey-original recipe featuring a spicy yellowish saffron rice & dark edible bean filling for the poblanos.
I got the roasted corn thought for this chicken salad from my all-time favorite Roasted Corn, Black Bean, & Mango Salsa recipe. Turns out roasted corn is cracking inward chicken salad, too!
These shrimp melts are a cracking pick for 'sandwich night!' And they're quick in addition to easy, too.
Umm, only expression at that ooey-gooey cheese?? It makes me desire ane of these delicious grilled cheese sandwiches correct now! And these tin flame last made alongside roasted fresh jalapeno peppers, or a 'cheater' method that's faster but only equally tasty.
Okay, until I made these grilled cheese sandwiches, I had no idea abrupt cheddar cheese in addition to guacamole were such a wonderful season combination! Truly surprisingly good.
Another recipe that gives a nod to my all-time favorite Roasted Corn, Black Bean, & Mango Salsa ... this fourth dimension I 'borrowed' the chipotle-mango season combination idea.
22. Margarita Cake Ball Truffles {Readers' Top Pick yesteryear Clicks}
Who says Margaritas tin flame solely come upwards inward liquid form? Not I! They're quite tasty equally cake ball truffles, too. And obviously yous all intend so, equally well, 'cause this is the most-viewed shipping service inward this collection!
23. Margarita Cupcakes
Want a Margarita sugariness care for that's bigger than the ii bites of a truffle? How nearly cupcakes! Hint-of-lime cupcakes are topped alongside a scrumptious Margarita buttercream. Yum.
And hither are iii from some of my bloggy friends I desire to assay ...
24. Spicy Mexican Chocolate Fudge from Wine & Glue
Hmmm. Let's come across ... Chocolate. Yes, please. Spicy. Yes, please. Fudge. Yes, please. Together? Absolutely yes, please!
