How to Make Cinco de Mayo Food

Cinco de Mayo is a minor historical festival in Mexico, but in the United States it's a day to celebrate Mexican culture. Food is always an important part of cultural celebrations. This page outlines how to make Cinco de Mayo food that will enable you to immerse your friends and family in the tastes of Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo is a minor historical festival in Mexico, but in the United States it's a day to celebrate Mexican culture. Food is always an important part of cultural celebrations. This page outlines how to make Cinco de Mayo food that will enable you to immerse your friends and family in the tastes of Mexico.
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In this video, Chef Yvan Lemoine shows us a few recipes he recommends for Cinco De Mayo. Chef Lemoine recommends using Old El Paso's brand of Stand and Stuff taco shells to make chicken tacos topped off with scallions, tomatoes, lettuce and onions. Another of his favorites is chips and salsa. He recommends Herdez brand for salsa. He explains that the salsa can be used to make fajitas with a nice skirt steak.

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Introduction
- Cinco de Mayo food is Mexican food. In order to really celebrate Mexico's culture, you'll want to make sure that your Cinco de Mayo food is as authentic as possible, using fresh ingredients and actual Mexican recipes. True Mexican food is different from the Tex-Mex creations that are commonly served in the United States.
Step 1: Stock up on Mexican Ingredients for Cinco de Mayo Food
- Preparing traditional Cinco de mayo food requires some ingredients you may not have on hand in your kitchen Some of these may be available in your local grocery store, but some may need to be ordered online, or purchased from a Mexican specialty shop. Specialty ingredients typically used in Mexican cooking include:
1. Annatto
2. Banana Leaves
3. Seville oranges
4. Cactus
5. Chayote
6. Queso fresco (feta cheese can be substituted)
7. Fresh and dried chiles
8. Mexican chocolate
9. Chorizo
10. Cilantro
11. Corn
12. Epazote
13. Huitlacoche
14. Masa harina
15. Plantains
16. Pumpkin seeds
17. Squash blossoms
18. Tomatillos
Step 2: Cinco de Mayo Breakfasts
- Although you may not be hosting a Cinco de Mayo party at breakfast time, Cooking up an authentic Mexican breakfast can be a great way to start the holiday. Food for a Cinco de Mayo breakfast might include:
1. Huevos rancheros
2. Chorizo, egg and cheese burritos
3. Chiles rellenos
4. Coffee with brown sugar and cinnamon
5. Fruit salad
Step 3: Cinco de Mayo Food
- The food you choose to prepare on Cinco de Mayo will depend on whether or not you're cooking an intimate dinner for two, or hosting a buffet dinner for a number of friends. Here are a few links to Mexican menus that may help you plan the food you'll serve on Cinco de Mayo.
  - Food & Wine: Mexican Fiesta Menu
  - YumSugar: Come Party With Me: Cinco de Mayo (April 28, 2009)
  - Food Network: Cinco de Mayo Top Recipes
  - Tabasco: Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Step 4: Cinco de Mayo Desserts
- Ever since the Mayans began incorporating honey into their menus, sweets have been an important feature of Mexican food. Consider ending the meal with one of the following Cinco de Mayo desserts:
1. Flan
2. Churros
3. Mexican Wedding Cookies
4. Sopapillas
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