Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow! Here are a few recipes that are definitely worth trying!

 Chicken Taco Meat 

This recipe makes enough for a large party so if your just making this for a small family you can freeze the extra meat to use at a later time! You can also, put the chicken and sauce in a mixer once it is fully cooked and make shredded chicken! It would be great for tacos, enchiladas & quesadillas as well!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

6 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 large onion, chopped

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp paprika

1 tbsp cumin

salt

14 oz can tomato sauce

Directions:

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until hot. Add the chicken in batches and cook, browning, a couple minutes per side; remove the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook briefly. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt to taste. Pour in the tomato sauce and 2 cups water to create a broth. Add the chicken back to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the broth is reduced by half.

Let cool, divide among 4 freezer bags and freeze.

Recipe via Ree Drummond

Corn and Yellow Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

1 (5 oz.) pkg. yellow rice, cooked as directed
1 stick butter, melted
1 (12 oz.) can Mexicorn, undrained
1 can celery soup
1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Mix ingredients, cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncovered.

Recipe via Cooks.com

*When I made this I couldn't find a can of Mexicorn at the store and I didn't have any bell peppers on hand so I just used a can of whole kernel corn and added a small jar of pimentos. I was really pleased with how it turned out!

Chips and cheese dip are just store bought

Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients:

Lots of ice (about 1 to 2 cups ice cubes)
8 to 10 fresh ripe strawberries
4 ounces good-quality tequila
1 1/2 ounces fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 ounces Triple Sec
Simple Syrup, optional
Coarse salt or sugar, for rimming the glass
Whole fresh strawberries, garnish
Lime slices garnish

Directions:

Prepare the strawberries. Fill the blender half way with ice. Add strawberries, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Simple syrup can be added if you like a sweeter taste. Prepare your glasses by rubbing a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and then dipping the glass in the salt or sugar. Pour your margarita and garnish with strawberry and/or lime. If you are not a tequila fan, you can substitute the tequila with rum and make a daiquiri! Enjoy! (FYI The Dollar Tree has margarita glasses! That's where mine are from!)

Recipe via What's Cooking America

Place mats can be found here, mixer here, and blender here!

I hope everyone has a great Cinco de Mayo!