Make Me A Margarita & Some Guacamole, Too!

Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday. That calls for a recipe roundup. Today we are talking margaritas and guacamole. They are a delicious duo, and one of my favorites. I have searched the internet to find the best and most interesting recipes for you. Think margarita guacamole, burning blueberry sage margaritas and more! Enjoy and ole!

                                                                                              

Color Changing Slushy Margaritas

This recipe uses a secret ingredient to create the color changing blue ice.

Host The Toast

Greek Guacamole

So what makes it Greek? Oregano, parsley, and kalamata olives. 

Minimalist Baker

Frozen Mezcal Mango Margarita

Oh Yum!

Kale Junkie

Mango Madness Guacamole

I haven't used this recipe, but I often put mango in my guac. The sweet with the spicy is a beautiful bite.

Get Inspired Every Day

Frozen Cucunber Margaritas With Chili-Sumac Salt

From Top Chef Judge Gail Simmons

Food and Wine

Margarita Guacamole Dip

Presentation is key and so is the inclusion of Tequila in this recipe!

The Cookie Rookie

Coconut Lime Margarita

Four ingredients create an incredible marg that's sweet, tart and creamy.

Ambitious Kitchen

Easy Shrimp Guacamole

The perfect appetizer! And the presentation is 

everything.

Primavera Kitchen

Key Lime Pie Margaritas 

Why not have dessert at cocktail hour?  This is one creative recipe!

Yes to Yolks

Spicy Caramelized Pineapple Bacon Guacamole

This recipe has it all. Mmmmm!

Shared Appetite

Spicy Creamy Coconut Lime Margaritas

Well, aren't these beautiful!

Half Baked Harvest

Guacamole Three Ways

A lovely looking guac made prettier with watermelon radishes.

Feasting At Home

Skinny Margaritas

This is what I drink. It features all fresh ingredients, and no mixes or refined sugar.

Delish

Strawberry Guacamole

This sounds delicious to me.  Sweet with a little heat!

Love & Olive Oil

Lobster Guacamole

Two of my favorite foods in one dish. Yes, please!

How Sweet Eats

Smoking Sage Blackberry Margarita

Oh how fun!
Wicked Spatula

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Blood Orange Margarita

I have made margs with blood oranges several times. Besides being delicious, they are so vibrant in color. You feel as if you are having a fiesta!

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

At first glance I thought this was a loaded Bloody Mary. Add tequila and then we could call it a drunken shrimp cocktail!

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Chicken Street Tacos With Mango Slaw

A crunchy, sweet, tangy lime-mango slaw take these chicken street tacos over the top!

The Modern Proper

Banana Leaf Grilled Fish with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce

What an impressive platter! The banana leaf imparts a slightly sweet and grassy flavor to the fish. Since this recipe is grilled, they also protect the fish while it is cooking. 

Williams Sonoma

Watermelon Margaritas

These chic cocktails are proof that presentation is everything! These are fresh, sweet, and made in a blender.

Honey and Lime

The Best Shrimp Tacos

Fresh and delicious with a slightly spicy avocado crema. I think I will try this.

The Modern Proper

Chicken Taco Soup

What a perfect soup to make anytime, but especially on a rainy spring day. This soup is topped off with cheese quesadilla croutons. YUM!

How Sweet Eats

Shrimp and Chorizo Mixed Grill

The creamy dipping sauce sounds divine.
Epicurious

Pink Champagne Strawberry Margaritas

Pink champagne adds a festive flair to these margaritas! Yes, please!

Lemons For Lulu

Sun Dried Tomato Bacon Guacamole

I love making a good thing even better by switching up ingredients. This recipe is filled with sweet, salty, and tangy texture.

The Adventure Bite

Tres Leches Cake

The name of this cake means three milks. And true to the name, three different types of milk get poured over this butter cake. Serve it chilled with lots of whipped cream. Love the individual servings.

Baking A Moment

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

A true Mexican meal will always have a rice dish. This one looks better than most. It's all about the colorful ingredients!

Killing Thyme

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad

Here's an easy colorful, and healthy salad. Roasted sweet potatoes are a good duo with the veggies. Opposites attract. It can be topped off with a yummy creamy avocado dressing.

Two Peas and Their Pods

72 Handmade Tamales

You guys, these are delicious, and make the best gift. Send them to mom for your next family affair. My extended family loved them over the holidays.

Neiman Marcus

Spiked & Spicy Mexican Mocha Ice Cream 

Finding this recipe on a sushi blog was a shock. If you love coffee ice cream, you will adore this recipe. It's infused with tequila!!

Pass The Sushi

Easy Skillet Chicken Tinga Enchiladas

To quote Tieghan, the recipe author: "The most delicious smells, a bubbly sauce, and melty cheese await you as you pull this out of the oven."

Half Baked Harvest 

Create A Fajita Bar
Now this is a fiesta! Your guests will love helping themselves with this array of Mexican meats, veggies, cheese and dips. Lots of inspiration.

Foxes Love Lemons

Jorge's Green Chilaquiles 

This is a dish I have never tried, let alone made. Chilaquiles are made of crispy corn tortillas cooked in red or green salsa. This recipe features a new twist. Click through to learn more.

Kitchen Konfidence

Williams Sonoma Margarita Mixes

Get some of these for Mom or your own next party. With flavors like Coconut Lime, Skinny Pineapple, Prickly Pear Lime (oh so good) these mixes turn any cocktail hour into a celebration!

Williams Sonoma

Firecracker Berry Margarita Floats

An all American cocktail that is part drink and the best part dessert. But why wait until the 4th, when you can enjoy this right now?

Half Baked Harvest

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{ Avocado Margarita Via: Kate Spade }

Hard to believe that Cinco De Mayo is only a week away. But the closer we get to May, the better the weather gets. So I say, bring on the Margaritas! This edit features more than your average Tuesday night taco. Never fear, there is one of those made with Rosemary Citrus Shrimp. Enjoy this roundup of Mexican delights, that promise to be muy delicioso! 

HERE: 25 Festive Recipes

Cauliflower Rice Carne Asade Bowls with Mano Salsa

I have a confession. I know that they are all of the rage, but I have yet to have one of the trending "bowls" of anything. I would guess that the last time I had a bowl of something, it was cereal, about 10 years ago. As the author of this recipe states, "It's full of color, flavor and texture, plus healthy at the same time." 

Half Baked Harvest

Lemony Lime Island Mango Mezcal Breeze

Let's get this fiesta fired up with a cocktail suitable for Summer and Cinco de Mayo. And if you didn't know, Mezcal is tequila’s fiery, smokey sister. Cheers!

Half Baked Harvest 

Tasty Tomatillo Shrimp 

I have never cooked with a tomatillo, but they are the cutest looking things! This is a simple recipe that gets its' freshness from cilantro.

Foodie Crush 

Chimichangas

Said to be one of the best party snacks ever! The tortillas have been deep fried, making them rich and flaky. Little bundles of fiesta fun!

Gourmet Traveller

Rosemary Citrus Shrimp Tacos
Flavorful and oh so colorful, these tacos only take 15 minutes to prepare. Ole!

Melane Makes 

Cheesy Chipotle Bacon Guacamole

This guac is spicy and smoky, filled with crunchy bacon and creamy cheese. And doesn't bacon make everything better?

How Sweet Eats

Pulled Chicken And Black Bean Nachos

A classic that's been revamped and dressed up. Amazing how some sliced radishes and Avocado Crema can add some pizzaz to a tray!

Gourmet Traveller

Handmade Tamales

Don't feel like cooking, but have a crowd coming? These are delicious. I have had them. Order now for any party.

Neiman Marcus 

Cinco de Mayo Party Cocktail Napkins

Simply stated. I have a crush on this party goods store and their clever napkins.

The Yellow Note at Etsy

 Chipotle Shredded Pork Enchiladas

This recipe is made with pork tenderloin, which I find to be the best for tacos. It's spicy, so if you are a whimp, you may want to use half of the peppers called  for. The combination of flavors along with a smoky-spicy chipotle sauce, sounds like a match made in heaven to me.

White On Rice Couple

Arroz con Leche Pudding Pops 

Rice pudding pops? Who ever heard of such a thing! These creamy and chunky pops are a unique Summer treat.

A Spicy Perspective

Jane Fox's Famous Tortilla Soup

Courtesy of Rachael Ray. A Tortilla Soup that is fully loaded is hard to pass up. It calls for cans of tomatoes. My tip is to buy the Isola brand which has practically no sodium, and they are delicious. There is enough salt in other ingredients to make it flavorful.

Cooking Channel TV

Queso Fundido con Hongos
A vegetarian version of the original, this recipe features mushrooms, currents, and crunchy toasted nuts.
Food52   

Ombre Chocolate Cake with Mexican Chocolate Frosting
How beautiful is this cake? The recipe author swears it is not that difficult to do the ombre frosting. The flavors sound wonderful - cinnamon-y and a little spicy! 
A Cozy Kitchen 

Huevos Motuleños
Think seriously over-the-top huevos rancheros—fried eggs over refried black beans on a fried tortilla, topped with salsa, and served with fried plantains, chorizo pork sausage, and crumbled Mexican queso fresco.
Simply Recipes  

Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
A grilled slice of pineapple is one of life's best little things. This cocktail features caramelized pineapple, Jalapeno infused tequila, and a splash of vanilla. A beautiful blend of sweet, spicy and smoky. Bottoms up!
Platings and Pairings 

Banana Leaf-Grilled Fish with Coconut-Cilantro Sauce
Banana leaves impart a subtly sweet and grassy aroma to the fish. They also make for a pretty special presentation!
Williams Sonoma 

Pambazos
Mexican Salsa Dunked Sandwiches
 This may just be the most unique Mexican recipe that I have come across. Who doesn't like fried bread?
Host The Toast 

Chopped Chicken Taco Salad With Cheese Quesadilla Strips

This is sort of a copycat version of Chili’s Quesadilla Explosion Salad, but I am sure so much better. There's a ton of ingredients, which just means it is layered with flavor.

How Sweet Eats

Mexican Street Corn Casserole

Fact: I don't eat corn, ever. It is just so carb laden. However, this recipe looks so fabulous, with the mayo, lime and three kinds of cheeses. I vow to make it, when the corn comes in this Summer, and eat it until I can't eat anymore.

Honestly Yum

Grilled Pork Tenderloin In Charred-Chile Adobo

It's just about grilling season and this dish is perfectly suited for the outdoor grill. P.S. There's orange juice in the ingredient list.

 Bon Appetit 

Flour Tortilla Kit

Now every night can be taco night. Here's everything you need for the best tortillas of your life.

Food52

Banana Fritters with Peanut Cinnamon Sugar + Mexican Chocolate Sauce

I grew up eating bananas covered in mayonnaise and peanuts (strange but delish). I never had a fried banana however. This dish sounds and looks crazy good.

Half Baked Harvest

Crab & Avocado Tacos
Nothing wrong with going a little fancy pants while celebrating! These look yummy.
Gourmet Traveller 

Margarita Tequila Marshmallows
Currently featured in Parents Magazine December 2016. What a fun bite for dessert, and a terrific hostess gift. A great way to end a Cinco de Mayo party!
Sweetniks at Etsy 



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P.S. There seems to be a little Mexican Hat Dance going on with the font on this post. I apologize, but just can't figure it out.