HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Let it be known, there is no cuisine that excites me more than Mexican. I love everything about the cuisine; the spices and flavours, the beans and rices, and the many varieties of hot sauces and salsas. There's just so much to love!

Cinco is technically a Mexican holiday but other countries including the United States have also taken the date as culturally important. They celebrate the relationship between their two countries and the Mexican - American culture as a whole. Parties, parades, and most importantly, delicious food are all commonplace as part of the celebration. 

As I intend to head out with a girlfriend and grab some delicious food and several Mojitos, I figured I'd share with you all some of my favourite mexican inspired recipes from the past! I've done quite a few Mexican / Tex-Mex dishes in the past that would be great for a Cinco celebration at home! Let's take a look!

TEX MEX LASAGNE
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​I love fusing Italian and Mexican cuisines. This lasagne is a fun and delicious take on the traditional layered pasta dish with fresh flavours and a collection of fajita style vegetables amping up the traditional tomato sauce. It's super simple and super delicious!

​MEXICAN ARANCINI
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Arancini are one of my favourite things to eat and while they are time consuming and labour intensive, they are worth every ounce of effort. This is another Mexican - Italian fusion that really makes for a delicious appetizer. Mexican spiced Arborio rice with an assortment of veggies wrapped around monterey jack cheese, breaded, and fried to a gorgeous golden brown. They're fabulous and absolutely Cinco party approved!

​SIMPLE CILANTRO PICO
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A simple pico is great for a variety of mexican inspired dishes. It's the perfect pop of freshness for a dish that's ooey gooey and cheesy. It's also delicious with a batch of scoops and a cold beer. Try it!

​STACKED BEAN AND CHEESE TOSTADAS
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Tostadas are fun, they're like giant, crispy, salty tortilla chips that are waiting for layers of flavours to be put on top of them. Layers of beans, tostadas, cheese and fresh toppings including my simple cilantro pico!