Menu Ideas for Cinco de Mayo

TEQUILA SUNRISE MIMOSA (OR MEZCAL SUNRISE MIMOSA)

Cook's notes: A great way to start a Cinco de mayo party or a Mother's Day Brunch.
This Tequila Sunrise Mimosa is quick and easy to make. 

Recipe from www.gimmesomeoven.com/tequila-sunrise-mimosa/#more-42186

Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies

Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

Cook's notes: A great selection of 44 Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes for Cinco de Mayo.
http://www.midwestliving.com/food/ethnic/mexican-recipes/

Mexican Lasagna

Cook's Notes: A favorite Ever Ready Mexican Special Meal.

The following recipe was prepared in a 9 x 9 baking dish and serves 6-8. For a 13 x 9 pan double the ingredients below. Pair the main dish with cornbread and a fruit salad. The recipe has previously been posted but worth repeating. Using corn tortillas is what makes the dish shine.

Ingredients:

• 1-lb. ground beef or Chorizo sausage 
• ½-3/4 cup onions, diced 
• ½ green pepper, seeded, diced 
• ½ red pepper seeded, diced 
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 
• optional chiles 
• 1 tsp. chili powder 
• 1 tsp. dried oregano 
• ¼ tsp. cumin 
• 1-16 oz. jar of salsa 
• 1/3 of the can refried beans 
• 8 oz. of enchilada sauce 
• ½ can of corn (11 oz.) drained and rinsed (could use Mexican style corn) 
• ½ can of black beans (15 oz.) or dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 
• 3-4 cups Mexican 4 Cheeses 
• 1 package of yellow corn tortillas (6 inch size) you will need 10 for a 9 inch baking dish 
• Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, lettuce, sliced black olives, guacamole 

Directions:

• Brown ground beef or sausage with onions, red/green peppers and minced garlic. 
• Drain and add mixture back to fry pan. 
• Add in spices, salsa, enchilada sauce, refried beans, corn, black beans. 
• Cook on low heat for 10 minutes uncovered. 
• Grease 9 x 9 baking pan and place 4 tortillas in bottom of pan overlapping-to fill in spaces. Tear another tortilla into fourths to fill in corners and sides. 
• Place half of the meat mixture on top of tortillas with ½ of the cheese. 
• Repeat with another corn tortilla layer ending with cheese. Black olives can be added at this step. 
• Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes-remove foil and cook 10 minutes longer. 
• Let set 15 minutes before cutting 
• Serve on the side your favorite Mexican toppings.