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Captain Shrimp Cinco de Mayo

How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? There are lots of different ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo — from parades and public parties to private fiestas and dinner dates. The only rule is to have fun and to enjoy traditional Mexican dishes, dances, songs, dress — and anything else you can think of. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our Mexican dinner party menu! We’ve got everything you need to throw a fiesta, from tasty tacos to DIY decorations and entertainment ideas Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? Cinco de Mayo is celebrated as a way to mark an important Mexican victory in battle and the significance that had for its relations with America. It is also an annual opportunity to show some love for Mexican heritages and traditions. What is Cinco de Mayo? Held annually on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo marks when the Mexican army fought off a French invasion of the city HerĂ³ica Puebla de Zaragoza in 1862. The festivities celebrate this victory and embrace Mexican heritage with fantastic food, bright c...

how to make enchiladas

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Coming together and sharing a meal with family and friends is what Mexican food is all about. While many of us dream of visiting this beautiful country, you don’t need to be in Mexico to enjoy some of its most famous dishes. With a little help, you can make your own tasty, fresh Mexican food right in your own kitchen. We’re here with the tips you need to make enchiladas – from covering off what they are to helping you figure out what to serve with them. First, a quick overview: what are enchiladas? Enchiladas are similar to a burrito. They consist of a corn or flour tortilla, stuffed with fillings and wrapped tightly. They’re covered in sauce and cheese and served with a variety of side dishes – it’s one of the few Mexican dishes you enjoy with a knife and fork. Enchiladas likely started as a street food and evolved over time – the earliest known form of the dish was simply a rolled tortilla dipped in chilli sauce. The word itself is a compound of two Nahuatl words, ‘chilli’ and...

How to Make a Burrito

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It doesn’t get much better than a good, old-fashioned burrito! This classic dish is beloved throughout the world, packing all the very best parts of Mexican cuisine into one big, tasty wrap. Wondering how to make a burrito at home? Our ultimate guide to burritos is here to help with everything you need to know about this iconic Mexican meal. what is a burrito, exactly? A burrito is a type of Mexican wrap, usually a flour tortilla, that’s filled with refried beans and other tasty toppings, then rolled shut and served piping hot! Traditionally, the burritos found in Northern Mexico are smaller than their US cousins that we’ve come to know and love today. The beauty of burritos is you can customise them to suit your taste, but the essentials are beans, protein (meat or vegetarian) and salsa, all wrapped up in a flour tortilla. Vegetables, sour cream, guacamole, cheese and rice are also frequently added to the mix – although there’s much debate about whether rice truly belongs in a bu...