Mexican Recipe Ideas - Party 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.

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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.

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1Chipotle Corn and Avocado Dip
Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with this zesty dip that is ready in minutes.
2Grilled Confetti Peppers and Onions
Add a burst of color to your dinner table with this super-simple side dish.
3Marinated Orange and Onion Salad
Try this tangy accompaniment that is chockfull of the delightful flavors of oranges, onions, and oregano.
4Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Cinnamon Butter Cream Frosting
All the flavors of a cup of Mexican hot chocolate in a cupcake.
5Zesty Steak Fajitas
This dish is easily multiplied to serve a group. Set out different toppings for everyone to assemble their own.
6Pork Fajita Salad
For a refreshing take on fajitas, try this savory salad.
7Chicken in Pueblan Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce
Fresh greens paired with pumpkin seeds and chilies make a sumptuous but easy-to-make sauce for chicken.
8Smoky Braised Mexican Pumpkin With Seared White Onion
Try this unique way to serve pumpkin -- as a side dish instead of a sweet.
9Avocado-Mango Salad with Fresh Cheese and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
This salad's combination of textures, tastes and colors makes it a culinary triumph.

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Party Planning: Mexican Menu

Plan the perfect fiesta for friends and family with our delicious Mexican recipe ideas. Arriba!

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