Ahi tuna ceviche gets a kick from tequila in this margarita-inspired appetizer recipe. Great for Cinco de Mayo or a summertime dinner party! After almost 17 years of marriage, chances are you can predict your spouse’s actions even better than they can. So, when my husband first headed out to the Seattle area last year…
Jicama & Carrot Slaw Recipe with Honey-Lime Dressing
Whip up this refreshing jicama and carrot slaw recipe to serve as a side dish or pile high on fish tacos. It’s perfect for your Cinco de Mayo party, too! It was one of my first visits to my in-laws’ house and I was a Canadian with a distinct lack of knowledge when it came…
Brown Rice and Bean Salad Recipe with Chili Hot Sauce Dressing
Whip up this easy brown rice and bean salad for your Cinco de Mayo feast, or serve it as a vegetarian entree (vegan and gluten-free, too) any night of the week. Thanks to Cholula Hot Sauce for helping me to share this recipe with you. This recipe and bean salad was the result of a…
Tequila-Spiked Shrimp Ceviche Recipe with Avocado
Kick of your Cinco de Mayo celebration with this fresh and booze-spiked shrimp ceviche recipe. Thanks to California Avocados for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you. Picture this. You’re stretched out on a chaise lounge by the pool, with a view of the crashing waves beyond. In your hand…
Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo may still be a month away, but it’s never too early to start thinking of margaritas, enchiladas, mole, Mexican slaw…well, you get the picture. And, of course, a Cinco de Mayo feast simply isn’t complete without avocado. Lots and lots of avocados. May through October is the prime growing season for the…
Mexican Slaw Recipe with Mango, Avocado & Cumin Dressing for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo. Those are three little words that put a glint in my husband’s eye. If he was ever on death row (we’ll be avoiding that at all costs) and was given his choice of food for his last meal, the answer would involve words like Mexican, burrito, mole, salsa…lots and lots, por favor….
Avocado, Tomato & Cotija Cheese Salad Recipe for Cinco de Mayo
It is hard not to start salivating when the words Cinco de Mayo (literal translation “Fifth of May”) are mentioned. I mean, really, you just can’t beat a celebration that involves margaritas and pounds of guacamole made from perfectly ripe avocados. Of course, this holiday is not just about food. It is commonly, and incorrectly,…