Cinco de Mayo! by PW Food & Friends

This Friday is Cinco de Mayo, one of our favorite holidays because it provides a convenient excuse to stuff ourselves with Mexican food. Even though the holiday is probably enjoyed more in the United States than in most of Mexico, it’s fun to celebrate the scrumptious food we love from Mexico. Almost everyone loves Mexican food, and we all have our favorite dishes. Here are a few recipes to get your party planning started!

 
 

Enchilada Chicken Tostadas. Make a nice big batch of pressure cooker shredded chicken, and these tostadas will only 20 minutes to throw together! If you plan things right, you’ll even have enough shredded chicken for the chilaquiles coming up shortly.

 
 

Healthy 7-Layer Dip. All the fantastic flavors with smart healthy swaps. Guilt-free snacking means more room for margaritas, yes?

 
 

Easy Enchilada Soup. Hearty soup with chicken, corn, black beans, and fresh tomato salsa, topped with all our favorite fresh fixin’s. That right there is a bowl of Tex-Mex goodness!

 
 

Tomatillos. Ever walk by a pile of tomatillos in the store and wonder about them? Wonder no more! Sommer gives us the low-down on these versatile little berries, bringing you one step closer to making your own salsa verde!

 
 

Easy Skillet Chicken Chilaquiles. Speaking of salsa verde, have you seen these skillet chilaquiles? Shredded chicken on top of tortilla chips softened with salsa verde (or red salsa if you prefer), warmed in the oven before piling on the toppings. Comfort food in a pan!

 
 

Guacamole Tostada Bites. Classic chips and guac, done a little bit fancier. Fry your own tortilla chips and sprinkle them with taco seasoning to give them that extra crunch and flavor!

 
 

Shredded Beef Tex-Mex Salad. Another batch cooking winner! Shredded pot roast gets the Tex-Mex treatment, and oh hey! It’s good for you, too.

 
 

Margarita Recipe for One and for a Crowd. No margarita mix here! Get that pure, authentic marg experience with this simple cocktail recipe. Just a few ingredients will do you good.

 
 

Slow Cooker Refried Beans. Ditch the can and let the slow cooker do the work for you. Don’t forget to make extra for tomorrow’s breakfast burrito!

 
 

Only problem now is waiting for Friday to get here! Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo, and tell us in the comments what you’re eating! Salud!