Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is the Mexican Independence Day. It actually falls on a Saturday this weekend which is perfect, so why not host a little "fiesta" with some friends?! Here are some ideas to make it "muy bueno!"
First set the scene with a festive table setting. You don't have to go too literal, play around with things you already have like patterned napkins, textured placemats and baskets, and colorful candle holders and lanterns.
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| Pink and orange are fun, happy, and perfect for Cinco. As As seen here. |
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| Get creative and use cans from Mexican ingredients as vases. As seen here. |
Keep the menu simple with snacks and cocktails. We love the idea of make ahead drinks and appetizers that can be served at room temperature so that you aren't stuck in the kitchen all night.
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| Roasted tomatillo salsa. This salsa is spicy, tangy, and easy. Recipe Here |
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| Stuffed tomatoes with avocado and bacon. This cute little appetizer is a nice twist on the traditional guacamole. Recipe Here. |
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| Set out a large serving dish full of this delicious and surprisingly low fat "Fiesta Rice" with a stack of small bowls so guests can serve themselves. You can dress it up by adding sides of fresh lime wedges, chopped green onions, diced avocados, or shredded cheese. Recipe Here. |
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| Strawberry margarita jello shots! How cute are these? You could also do the same inside of a lime. Recipe Here. |
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| Skinny white fruit Sangria. This is so refreshing and looks beautiful on the table! Recipe Here |
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| Mexican ice cream ball. Crunchy, sweet, and delicious! Recipe Here. |
