Category: Cinco de Mayo
In celebration of our neighbors to the south these are some of our favorite Mexican inspired recipes.
Triple Option Tacos
Mexican Marinade and Dressing

The meat will be so tender and have an intense flavor of lime and cilantro. It will be a tiny bit spicy.
Use as a marinade or pork or chicken or beef. Overnight is great to really soak the flavors in. If you want to use it with firm fish, use half the juice or you will “cook” the fish and create ceviche. Use as a dressing for slaw or salad with tacos. Shown here with mixed slaw with broccoli and cabbage and kale.
Fresh Mexican Pollo Asada for tacos and more
Pollo asada literally means grilled chicken. For truly delicious grilled chicken with south of the border flavor, the marinade is what’s important. We’re using mostly lime juice and cilantro to make the flavors brighter than a heavy marinade. Once it’d grilled, it’s fantastic on chips for nachos or on a salad.
Creamy Avocado Dip
The creamy texture of avocados and the “good for us” fat makes them an easy addition to any meal. This recipe is a quick dip you an make. It’s like guacamole but with some dairy for extra creamy dipping.
Carne Asada
This is a lighter take on traditional carne asada you might be use to. It’s a bit spicy and fresher than a heavy marinade. Great for tacos or with a simple salsa for dinner. Can be made with chicken too.
Ghost Chile Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Using the dark cocoa powder creates a super rich and very dark cookie. The chiles go well with the rich chocolate flavor. If ghost pepper powder is too high on the heat meter then substitute your favorite spice.
You can substitute 1 tsp cayenne for the 1/2 tsp of ghost chile.
Mexican Slaw
This slaw is a a great change up from lettuce on a taco. It's perfect, tangy and slightly spicy.
Cinco de Mayo Salsa
This is a super fresh salsa. If you like a slightly roasted flavor, use roasted peppers instead of just fresh.
Latin Heat Chorizo Burger
Looking for ways to spice up burgers on the grill? This recipe creates a southwest flavor flair using fresh vegetables and a splash of Sauce Goddess Latin Heat.