If you were looking for a highly-addictive, semi-healthy, fresh-tasting dip to put on the table for Cinco de Mayo, you need look no further. This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. My mom used to make it all the time. She probably got the recipe off some product
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Sangria & Margaritas
I know what you’re thinkin’. You’re thinkin’ HEY CRISTIN. WTF AM I SUPPOSED TO WASH DOWN ALL THIS DELICIOUS MEXICAN FOOD WITH. Amirite? You have to have sangria and margaritas mis amigos. No Cinco de Mayo fiesta is complete without a proper drink! (I would also argue that no warm summer evening spent outdoors is
Old School Tacos
You guys. My job is burning me OUT. Like I didn’t even have time to BLOG last week. I was so busy and when I wasn’t busy I was completely drained. And now it’s 2 days before Cinco de Mayo – my most favorite food holiday of the year – and I have FOUR recipes
Classic Nachos
You guys. It’s nachos. NACHOS! I don’t know how or when nachos became my most favorite food on the planet, but seriously, to me, there is nothing better in this world than a fat messy plate of nachos. With or without meat, with or without beans, I could really care less. There aren’t many nachos
Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is like… the perfect condiment for Mexican food. I use it on almost everything I make that’s Mexican. Tacos, taco salads, nachos, quesadillas, even as a dip on its own. Obviously you want to make sure you have the freshest, ripest ingredients as this is a raw dish with simple flavors. Two
Fajita Chicken
YOU GUYS! It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! What, am I too early? Cinco de Mayo might be one of my most favorite food holidays. To me, there is absolutely nothing better than a whole holiday dedicated to food that you can cover in cheese and sour cream. Here is a great recipe I’ve adapted for
Jazzed-Up Brown Spanish Rice
This is my favoritest Spanish rice recipe of all time. It has become a true staple in my house, especially for me when I make lunches for work for the week. It has evolved a lot over the past year, and I think I finally have a version that is both totally healthy and totally
Guacamole
I have a confession to make. Until about 5 years ago, I totally hated guacamole. I know. Can you forgive me? Interestingly enough, what changed my mind was going to Mexico. We went to Cozumel for Aaron’s 30th birthday, to a beautiful all-inclusive resort, where I felt like hey, if I don’t like it, at