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Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) is a Mexican holiday celebrating a battle in which Mexico defeated French invaders in 1862's Battle of Puebla. On Cinco de Mayo, Mexican's celebrate their culture through food, music, parades and festivals.
See Mahalo's Guide to Mexican Food for more Cinco de Mayo Recipe ideas.
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Fast Facts
- Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration on May 5
- Marks the Mexican's victory of the invasion of the French army in 1862, in the Battle of PueblaFood Network: Cinco de Mayo
- Observed as a celebration of the Mexican culture in the U.S.
- Parades and festivals are often held on Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. and in MexicoFood Network: Cinco de Mayo
- Popular foods on Cinco de May include enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, salsa
- Popular drinks include MargaritasFood Network: Cinco de Mayo
- In America, beer is often consumed to celebrate
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Popular Dips on Cinco de Mayo
- Guacamole made from avocados
- Salsa, a sauce using tomato as a base
- Pico de Gallo, a dip made from fresh tomatoes, onions and cilantro
- 7 Layer Dip
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Cinco de Mayo Dishes
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Chimichanga, which is like a deep-fried taco
- Fajitas
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Seasonings (Companion Cookbook for Seasonings with Dede Wilson) - $34.00
Whatever the holiday, there's always a reason to cook and celebrate. Here's a tasty collection of easy-to-prepare recipes designed to give you creative cooking ideas for holidays and special occasions. They come from some of the top cookboo...
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A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.(Recipe): An article from: Vegetarian Journal - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Vegetarian Journal, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1529 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in H...
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Questions and Answers About Cinco de Mayo Recipes | View All | Ask a Question
View All Cinco de Mayo Recipes Questions (2449) | Ask a QuestionWhat is the history of Cinco de Mayo? (2 Answers)The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexico declared its independence ... read moreWho knows the history of Cinco de Mayo? (3 Answers)"Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín" ... read moreHow should I cinco de mayo this year? (1 Answer)It's over now, but I celebrated by going out to a local Mexican restaurant. What make it really great was last year they had a drawing for free t-shirts and ... read moreAny good Mexican restaurants for Cinco de Mayo? (1 Answer)I like to go to La Caretta in Hammond. Interestingly, if you like Mexican style beer (I don't) they have a house label brewed by Heiner Brau, a nearby craft ... read more
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