Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Tacos, Guacamole and More

May 3, 2013 — -- intro: These festive foods are sure to be the hit of your Cinco de Mayo party. Create your own menu with a variety of appetizers, entrees and side dishes.

From guacamole to tostadas, these recipes are perfect for your own homemade fiesta.

quicklist:1category: title: Famous Old Town Carnitas with Naga Serpent Salsaurl: 15404775text: These spicy carnitas are a party food favorite. Serve them with fresh tortillas and a cool, refreshing drink.media: 15421018related:

quicklist:2category: title: Rachael Ray's Crabby Guacamoleurl: 15961191text: Crab, celery and chili put an irresistible spin on this old favorite. Garnish the guac with extra crab and a dash of hot sauce.media: 15961191related: 13661362~6804093~15954966~10825400

quicklist:3category: title: Eva Longoria's Mexican Riceurl: 13291342text: This delicious, traditional rice is full of flavor with onions, garlic and cumin. To achieve the best texture, do not stir the rice until after you add the chicken broth and tomato sauce.media: 16252155 related:

quicklist:4category: title: Kai Chase's Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna Soft Shell Tacos with Mango-Mint Salsaurl: 10890972text: These tacos are filled with ahi tuna, mint and vegetables. For a lighter version, skip the avocado creme.media: 16252320 related:7280148

quicklist:5category: title: Sunny Anderson's Mexican Street Cornurl: 7617596text: Spread a spicy mayonnaise mixture on top of the corn after removing it from the grill. Serve with lime wedges.media: 16252379 related: 6814074~6804131~6804124~6804109

quicklist:6category: title: Bacon and Tomato Guacamoleurl: 11152515text: It doesn't get much better than this. Crispy bacon is folded into a spicy avocado base in this delicious guacamole. Garnish with fresh cilantro.media: 16252440 related:10428058~7088735~6896196~7346506

quicklist:7category: title: Emeril's Turkey and Pinto Bean Tostadasurl: 8917627text: These tostadas make the perfect appetizer for your Cinco de Mayo celebration or easy dinner any other night of the week. A mixture of beans, cilantro and spices makes the turkey filling extra delicious.media: 16252490related:6992655~7123626~12758024~6866635

quicklist:8category: title: Rocco DiSpirito's Grilled Chicken with Warm Mango Salsaurl: 11053477text: This chicken dish is healthy and simple. The chicken is grilled and the salsa is lightly seasoned with lime and cilantro for extra flavor without the fat.media: 16252573 related:13291266~14178429~7189836

quicklist:9category: title: Denise Koetting's Mexican Chicken Casseroleurl: 7209641text: This Mexican chicken casserole is layered with crunchy tortilla chips. Made with 5 ingredients, this is an easy way to celebrate the holiday without a ton of work.media: 16252516 related:7010413~7077231~12638773

quicklist:10category: title: Rick Bayless' Spicy Jicama, Cucumber and Fruit Skewersurl: 11152318text: These fruit skewers are Mexican street food at its finest. If you can't find jicama, substitute it with quince or cantaloupe.media: 16252560 related:11152425~11152426