Top Cinco de Mayo Party Recipes and Ideas Flood Internet Searches

While the history of Cinco de Mayo is tied to a battle between France and Mexico, the day celebrated on the 5th of May each year in the U.S. has grown into something of a way to celebrate the approach of summer and an excuse to have a good party.

Mexico won the 1862 Battle of Puebla, buy few Cinco de Mayo party goers could likely tell you that bit of history. What is more on the minds of most party planners for this Cinco de Mayo are some good recipes and party ideas.

The internet is all a-buzz today with a host of party ideas and Cinco de Mayo recipes. To help out, we have included a few of the recipes we found here:

Cinco de Mayo recipe for Chunky Fiesta Salsa
source: Krups

Ingredients: 1 large onion, 2 tomatoes, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1/4 cup lime juice

Directions: Chop onions, tomatoes and jalapenos in mini-chopper and place mixture into a serving bowl. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips. It’s that easy.

According to Polly Campbell of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the following recipe makes and excellent Chile Verde Con Queso

Ingredients:1 large onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 14-ounce can tomatoes, drained well and diced, 1 4-ounce can whole green chilies, drained and cut into irregular pieces, One-half pound Monterey Jack cheese, cubed or grated, One-half teaspoon marjoram (or oregano), One-half teaspoon salt, Corn chips

Directions: Saute onion in the butter until soft, add the tomatoes and chilies. Gradually add the cheese, stirring constantly, until melted. Add marjoram and salt. Serve in a fondue pot, a well-insulated dish or a small slow-cooker with chips for dipping. Makes 4-6 servings. Feel free to spice this up by using pepper jack cheese, chopped jalapenos or a drop or two of hot sauce.