Add a Cinco de Mayo Flair to All of Your Meals! May 5 we celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

 

 

As May 5—cinco de mayo—approaches, you may get the urge to cook foods with a Mexican flair. That's not hard!

 

There's a lot more to Mexican cuisine than spicy tomatoes…so consider adding a few ingredients to your recipes that will give them a Mexican flair—at cinco de mayo or anytime.

 

These ingredients are the staples of Mexican cooking. Pick up a couple of these key items next time you're at the grocery store and you'll be prepared for an easy, healthy dinner whenever the mood for Mexican strikes!

• Green, red, and yellow bell peppers
• Chile peppers (including poblano and jalapeño)
• Garlic
• Onions (regular and green)
• Sliced black olives
• Monterey Jack and/or Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Sour cream (light or non-fat for the health conscious)
• Flour and corn tortillas
• Ground beef (extra lean, if you wish)
• Skinless chicken breast
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Chili powder
• Taco sauce
• Taco seasoning blend
• Black beans (canned)
• Refried beans (canned)

Published 04/18/08