Cinco de Mayo Planning

Piquant and tasty, this Mexican-style Chicken dish is flavored with cumin, oregano, and chili powder.

Serve up this bubbling hot casserole topped with melted cheese and watch your family and friends drool.

6 Easy Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Plan a mouthwatering Cinco de Mayo fiesta with these recipe ideas from chef Diane Phillips. Phillips, is the author of 14 cookbooks, including the James Beard Award nominated Perfect Party Food.

10 Delicious Mexican Recipes

From 5-minute guacamole to mouthwatering chicken tacos -- these tasy recipes are perfect when you're in the mood for Mexican!

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