Add a Cinco de Mayo Flair to All of Your Meals!

May 5 we celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

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Add a Cinco de Mayo Flair to All of Your Meals!As may 5—cinco de mayo—approaches, you may get the urge to cook foods with a Mexican flair. That's not hard!

 

There's a lot more to Mexican cuisine than spicy tomatoes…so consider adding a few ingredients to your recipes that will give them a Mexican flair—at cinco de mayo or anytime.

 

These ingredients are the staples of Mexican cooking. Pick up a couple of these key items next time you're at the grocery store and you'll be prepared for an easy, healthy dinner whenever the mood for Mexican strikes!

    • Green, red, and yellow bell peppers
    • Chile peppers (including poblano and jalapeño)
    • Garlic
    • Onions (regular and green)
    • Sliced black olives
    • Monterey Jack and/or Cheddar cheese, shredded
    • Sour cream (light or non-fat for the health conscious)
    • Flour and corn tortillas
    • Ground beef (extra lean, if you wish)
    • Skinless chicken breast
    • Salsa
    • Guacamole
    • Chili powder
    • Taco sauce
    • Taco seasoning blend
    • Black beans (canned)
    • Refried beans (canned)

 

 
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