Hey friends! After a LONG day of travel yesterday, I’m finally back home and have been reunited with my boys. It feels so good to be home!
The entire weekend was an absolute blast, and I cannot wait to give you all a full recap or two. But until I’m able to get my life back in order and get all of my photos organized, I thought I’d put a fun, festive (and delicious!) Cinco de Mayo recipe post together for you all.
Here ya go!
Fresh Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
• 3-1/2 – 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 3/4 cup tequila
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Extra lime wedges and sugar for rimming the glass
Directions:
1. Combine watermelon, sugar, Triple Sec, tequila, and lime juice in a blender; process until smooth.
2. Place extra sugar (about 2 teaspoons) in a small saucer. Rub an extra lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then spin rims in sugar to coat.
3. Fill each prepared glass with 1/2 cup crushed ice, add margarita mixture, and garnish with extra lime wedges.
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Mexican Chicken Fajita Bake
Serves 4
Ingredients:
• 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1/2 of a red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked white-meat chicken
• 4 6-inch whole wheat tortillas, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup prepared salsa
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Jack cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté onion, pepper strips and jalapeno for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle cumin; stir well. Add tomatoes and simmer, 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer bottom of dish with half of tortilla wedges. Spoon the chicken mixture on top and cover with the other half of tortilla wedges. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over top, followed by cilantro and cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cut into quarters and enjoy!
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Healthy Mexican Rice & Beans
Ingredients:
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
Directions:
In a medium skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onions and jalapeno peppers until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin, cook 1 minute. Add cooked rice, crushed tomatoes, sweet corn and black beans; simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
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And, of course, you can’t forget about a Margarita Cake.
So what do ya think…hungry yet? I know I am.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
yes definitely hungry! i’m going to make these on many more days than cinco de mayo! :) :) i’m pretty sure mexican is my all time favorite cuisine!
Brynn says
I am totally making the chicken fajita bake for dinner tonight, yum!!!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
All of this looks so delish! I wish I had all of the ingredients to make everything tonight, but definitely bookmarking for later! Can’t wait to hear more about your trip!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
I 100% need to make those watermelon margaritas sometime…those look so brilliant!
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
The Beans and Rice look so good!!!
Ali says
I think I’m going to make the rice and beans for dinner!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I feel like cinch de mayo snuck up on me! I was out with some friends last night and we had a few mimosas and decided that was us celebrating. LOL!
Haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says
Oooooohhhh that CAKE!! All of it looks so great, but that cake is calling my name!!
Polly @ Tasty Food Project says
Margarita cake?! Wow, I’ve never seen one of those before! That watermelon margarita also looks good and refreshing!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Boo – I already miss you! I need a personal butler with a bloodhound at my door today!
Courtney says
Ohhh, ain’t THAT the truth ;)
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
That margarita cake is adorable. Wouldn’t mind a watermelon margarita right now! :)
Chrissy @ Pink Polish and Running Shoes says
A watermelon margarita would be awesome right now. I think I just found my new go-to summer drink :)
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
That mexican chicken fajita bake looks SO good!! Great list!
Janene says
drools! Today is my favorite day of the year, just because I can indulge in all the Mexican food I want (my little treat :) ). The rice and beans look so easy to make and I think i’ll surprise the hubby with that and some enchiladas for dinner.
Lauren @ fun, Fit and Fabulous! says
Those all look amazing! I’m on a 9 month alcohol hiatus right now (preggo problems), but I can’t wait to make those watermelon margaritas to clebrate the bambino arriving. :) They look amazing!
Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says
Looking forward to hearing all about your “glamping” trip! All those recipes look delicious, but, um… wow! Watermelon margarita and the margarita cake almost have me drooling!
Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake says
Wish I was 21 and I’d make the margarita right about now!! mmm
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Margarita Cake!? How have I not heard of this yet??
Nancy says
Mexican Fajita Bake – you got me there. That looks and sounds fantastic
Kelly says
omg that chicken fajita bake looks awesome! And who could possibly say no to a Margarita Cake?!?!?!