Photo courtesy of Half Baked Harvest
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! We may be missing our favorite margs at our favorite Mexican spot, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our favorite foodie holiday at home! We’ve rounded up some yummy taco, enchilada, veggie sides, guac, dessert—and yes, margarita—recipes from around the web. And most of them use ingredients that are hopefully already in your fridge and pantry. Enjoy and don’t forget to buy gift certificates to your favorite restaurants (Mexican or not!) to support your local businesses during this time!
Tacos, Enchiladas & More
One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake from Half Baked Harvest
Beef Tacos from Food Network/Pioneer Women
Vegan Walnut-Lentil Tacos from Oh She Glows
Gluten-Free Cheesy Enchiladas from Iowa Girl Eats
Orange and Cumin Pork Carnitas from Whole30
Veggies Sides
Kale Guacamole from Love and Lemons
Easy Red Salsa from Minimalist Baker
Mexican Corn Salad from Kitchn
Guacamole Recipe from Allrecipes
Margaritas
Jalapeno Margaritas from Food Network/Ina Garten
Skinny Margaritas from Cookie and Kate
Dessert
Dulce de Leche from Delish
Mexican Vegan Brownies from Forks over Knives
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