4 Delicious Dishes for a Flavor-Filled Cinco de Mayo

Hey Reader,

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, but I'll admit, I started "celebrating" it this past weekend. I love making Mexican dishes, and this is a good excuse.

I don’t make anything too complicated. You can get an authentic flavor without it taking all day or using 500 specialty ingredients.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes Worth Making Again

Tamales are an all-afternoon enterprise, but I love their flavor. Tamale Pot Pies are what I make when I want all the flavor without all the work.

This is one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that makes the day so much easier. This recipe for Crockpot Mexican Beef in Masa Cups is one of my favorites, and skip the masa cups if you want to make it even easier. Serve this in a burrito, taco, or bowl instead.

No Cinco de Mayo spread feels complete without something simple and satisfying on the side. I made my favorite Elotes to take to a friend's house this past Friday, and it took only 15 minutes. Everyone loved the Mexican Street Corn, and I was sad I had no leftovers to bring home. Good thing they're so quick!

​Mexican Sheetcake Brownies are my go-to when I want dessert that makes a big batch quickly and easily. This twist on a classic is rich and chocolatey, with the perfect amount of warmth from the spices.