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Holidays, Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow!  It’s such a fun and festive way to celebrate Spring and indulge in your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes

Just in case you don’t have anything planned, I rounded up some of my favorite recipes and tabletops to give you some last minute ideas

You can probably make a Centerpiece from things that are right in your pantry! Pull out some colorful cans and add a bowl of tomatoes, or any fresh vegetables, onions, garlic.  Color is key here, wacky and tacky!

Why not start with Fiesta Corn Dip,  and serve it with a Grande of salsa and a sombrero full of tortilla chips!

I posted this recipe for Taco Soup not too long ago.  It is literally made by browning some beef and opening  a few cans and letting it hang out in the slow cooker all day~

Just set up a Buffet with grated cheese, sour cream and other toppings and let everyone help themselves

 

Sunflowers are a great way to get a lot of impact, they always make any space a fiesta!  Stick them in some painted wine bottles for a rustic look~

Not Guilty Quesadillas are a wonderfully satisfying dish, full of beans and veggies, no one will miss the meat~

Two of my go to dinners when I’m short on time are Baked Tacos

and Fajitas.  The great thing about fajitas is that everyone can make their own, just set up a colorful spread and let everyone create their plate~

You can also whip up a Fajita Pizza with some left over steak or rotisserie chicken, a pre-made pizza crust and some chopped veggies from the deli

My very favorite Mexican dish is Enchiladas and I have 3 delicious versions,

Secret Chicken Enchiladas

Tacoladas

Chicken and Vegetable Stuffed Enchiladas

Dessert? No problem, how about some Sombrero cookies

These are easy to whip up using premade sugar cookie dough, frosting in a can, candy and sprinkles

Now, don’t you feel like having a party!

for recipes, just click on the highlighted green title

To see a complete Fiesta click here

to see more of the tables pictured in this post click on the links below:

Cinco de Mayo table

Sunflower table

Warming up with Tex-Mex

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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:

It’s Overflowing

Uncommon Designs

Between Naps on the Porch

Coastal Charm

A Stroll Thru Life

The Scoop

The Gunny Sack

Memories by the Mile

 

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