Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Today commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862, but has also become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage more broadly, especially in the United States.  We’re sharing a collection of some of our favorite Mexican recipes in honor of the holiday. Enjoy your tacos and margaritas today, and bookmark these delicious ideas for any day you want a fresh taste of Mexico on your table. Salsa Roja Native to Chihuahua in Northern Mexico, this salsa roja is the base for many Mexican cuisine staple dishes, including enchiladas, chilaquiles, chile colorado, and pozole. Guajillo chiles are the foundation and are seasoned with garden herbs like Mexican Oregano, Thyme, Bay Leaf, and Garlic. If you've never played with whole chiles, this sauce is a great staple to learn. Get the recipe. Chile con Queso y Papas This authentic Mexican dish, unfortunately almost impossible to find in restaurants, combines our Adobo with roasted Hatch green chiles, Poblano chiles, diced tomatoes, and Yukon gold potatoes in a saucy, cheesy delight. Get the recipe. Get the recipe. Arroz con Leche Mexican Chocolate Rice Pudding, known as "Arroz con Leche," is a quick and comforting dessert that ingeniously utilizes leftover plain white rice. It effortlessly comes together in minutes, thanks to our Mayan Cocoa. Get the recipe.

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Game Day Brisket Sliders

Nothing welcomes fall quite like a slow cooked brisket, and nothing says game-day quite like sliders! Brisket sliders combine the two and dish up an eye-catching platter of food that's sure to please the crowd. It's quick to make and simple to serve, too, so you can spend your time cheering on the team. For this round, we teamed up our Tarheel BBQ Rub with grilled onions, mustard and a pickle, the ideal trifecta of condiments for anything on a mini-bun. But this recipe was so fun to make, we are already planning out the season with more flavors like Harissa, Sassy Steak Spice and Kofte Spice. The genius of this recipe is how easy it is to make a whole mess of sliders. Simply cook the brisket a day ahead. Once you get it into the slow-cooker it is very hands off. Then, when you are ready for kick-off, just slice open a package of rolls and assemble the sliders as one big unit. You can even serve them pull-apart style, right from the pan.

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Tuscan White Bean Dip

12 min

Creamy and dreamy, starring cannellini beans and seasoned by Tuscan Rosemary Salt, zesty lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Dip, spread, conquer – pair it with radishes, endive leaves, or grilled bread because this recipe makes a gorgeous appetizer or a yummy snack. Impress the squad or treat yourself – it's vegan, gluten-free, and simply irresistible. See it in action on TikTok.

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Ginger Sunrise Bee's Knees

1 hr, 10 min

Designed to make your hosting duties a breeze, batch cocktails impress without the pressure. Starring our Ginger Sunrise Tea for that extra punch of flavor that'll leave you wanting more. A hint of tart lemon juice adds a refreshing kick, while garnishes of lemon slices and candied ginger make for an easy presentation. Please everyone with a non-alcoholic version by simply omitting the gin! Just mix up the honey, tea, lemon juice, and garnishes, pour it over ice, and you've got yourself a delicious iced tea that's perfect for any occasion. So, whether you're sipping on the cocktail version or enjoying a refreshing iced tea, our Ginger Sunrise Bee's Knees is sure to be loved. 

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Mulled Cranberry Mimosa

Here are a few of our favorite things, crisp bubbly champagne, fresh cranberry juice cocktail, and mulling spices. In this Mulled Cranberry Mimosa you can have them all! After taking a sip of this brunch favorite, we realized that the inspiration came from another classic cocktail, a Cosmo, and this holiday twist on a classic is festive garnished with lime and fresh cranberries that bob in the bubbly. This recipe makes a whole quart of the mulled cranberry base, enough to host a party or to keep in the fridge for the season!

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Mole Olé Graveyard Layered Bean Dip

20 min

While we love a good 7-layer dip, this one has just 4 layers and it's perfect. The big flavor comes from Mole Olé! The presentation makes it perfect for Halloween parties. The famous mole sauces of central Mexico are delightfully complex, and ours is jam packed with 17 ingredients! From the bright chile flavors of Guajillo and Ancho to the warm depths of Allspice and True Cinnamon, there's nothing this blend can't do. Mix the Mole Olé with some smashed black beans for the bottom layer and sprinkle it on top of the cream for added flavor and a little "dirt". I made my headstones by cutting shapes out tortillas and heating them in a pan to give the final dish a distinct Halloween vibe, but chips out of the bag work too! There's almost no wrong way to make this layered dip, and there's definitely no wrong way to eat it.

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Caesar-Spiced Fried Potato Balls

5 min

Potatoes may be one of my favorite foods in the world, and I'm always heartbroken after Thanksgiving dinner when I've realized that I've made too much and we have more leftovers than we can eat. This particular heartbreak led me to discover flavorful ways to use up those potatoes and this recipe won't disappoint. The star of this show is Nigella Caesar, an unexpected delight in any potato dish. It's bursting with umami notes and tangy flavor, which is simply perfection rolled into your old garlic mashed potatoes and finished with a nice parmesan crust. This dish is a perfect side, a perfect snack, and can easily be made vegan by skipping the cheese. It makes for a creamy, savory little bite, no dipping sauce required.

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Pumpkin Pie Spice French Toast Bake

15 min

Dive into the Pumpkin Pie Spice French Toast Bake – a fall frenzy for breakfast or brunch. Warning: I devoured half in one go (solo!) – total chungus move. It's that damn good. It's got sweet, custardy magic without the guilt thanks to velvety pumpkin puree. This no-sweat crowd pleaser, perfect for lazy legends and the brunchers alike. This is a great recipe if you’re making breakfast for a crowd because there's no babysitting involved. Simply prep the night before and pop in the oven the next morning when you're ready to indulge.  🎃🍞🔥

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Bomb Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes

5 min

This day-after-Thanksgiving recipe was inspired by my last trip to Amsterdam where you can find croquettes on just about every restaurant menu. When coupled with my desire to never let any mashed potato go to waste, the result is an easy and delicious way to make use of any holiday leftovers.  The recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled based on how much mashed potatoes you have on hand. Add Chorizo Bomb to your cold, sad mashed potatoes and you've got the perfect blend of gentle smoky heat that even the kids (even the ones who insist they hate potatoes!) can't get enough of. The truth is that you simply might not want to wait until you have leftovers to make this crowd pleaser, and I don't blame you.  

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