Our top Cinco Recipe choices for Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for fifth of May) is a Mexican celebration held on the 5th of May’s victory over French forces in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Why is it a big celebration? Winning the battle helped Mexico develop a sense of national unity; their army won the battle although they had been outnumbered and ill equipped. National celebrations call for festive foods, and Mexico is no exception. It’s a great excuse to have a party with all your favourite Mexican fixings.

There is not a specific dish associated with Cinco de Mayo. This means you’re free to be as creative or as adventurous as you’d like!

Here are cinco recipe suggestions to get you on your way!

Chocolate Mole Sauce | www.canolaeatwell.com
Chocolate Mole Sauce | www.canolaeatwell.com

uno: Mole Sauce: It combines chile and cayenne peppers, bittersweet chocolate and an added ingredient –corn tortillas that go right into the sauce!

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dos: Cumin and Cilantro Bean Dip: Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or veggies.

Mexican Colelaw with Whole Wheat Tortilla Triangles | www.canolaeatwell.com

tres: Mexican Coleslaw with Whole Wheat Tortilla Chips:  Try brushing the tortilla chips in the adobe sauce before baking them gives your taste buds a little something extra.

cuatro: Salmon Tacos: we’ll let Mairlyn herself show you how it’s done and what inspired this recipe.

Fanta Slices | www.canolaeatwell.com

cinco: Fanta Slices: takes the cake (pun intended) for Cinco de Mayo dessert. This recipe comes to us courtesy of Angelina Schwarz, a student in the Red River College Baking program. Her Fanta Slices came in second place in a past Canola Bake-Off.

Need more inspiration?

Have a look at our Cinco de Mayo Pinterest board for even more ideas!

Be Well…Jenn

Re-blogged as an adaptation from a previous post from April 30, 2012