Feliz Cinco de Mayo Food and Fun

With Mexican cuisine being part of the Cinco de Mayo traditions, Casa Mexicana, is helping families create a fun and easy Cinco de Mayo!  Casa Mexicana features all-natural ingredients, no additives, and no MSG.  Their tagline is “Authentic Mexican Made Easy” which is very true with their easy to prepare seasoning mixes.

“I grew up in Mexico, and wanted to bring the incredible smells and tastes of my family’s kitchen to the US.  Our seasonings allow families to prepare what would be a complex meal in just minutes, leaving more time to spend with our kids for festive and fun moments,” said Roni Goldberg, founder of Casa Mexicana and father of twin toddlers.

Chicken Chipotle Tacos (Tinga) – This traditional dish from Puebla, where it is locally known as “tinga”, is spicy and infused with chipotle’s smoky flavor.

Chicken Fajitas – A typical dish originating in Northern Mexico served on a sizzling hot metal plate. Ideal for the busy family, chicken fajitas can be made very quickly.

Fish Tacos – This mix re-creates the traditional and delicious recipe of fish tacos from Acapulco, “pescado a la talla”, with hints of smoky chipotle chilies, paprika, coriander and garlic.

1. MENU: Pick a dish: Beef Tacos (Barbacoa) , Chicken Chipotle Tacos (Tinga) – may be a bit spicy for young kids – Chicken Fajitas or Fish Tacos .
2. MIX: Follow the simple and all-natural recipe of the Casa Mexicana seasoning mix.  Accompany with rice, beans and tortillas.
3. MOOD: Make it fun by decorating with a Mexican theme and playing typical games, such as piñata or lotería (similar to Bingo).
4. MARGARITAS: Serve traditional lime margaritas with and or without tequila.
5. MUSIC: Play Mariachi music or other Latin music.

3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Directions

1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until small bubbles appear around edges. Remove from heat and stir sugar into the cream until it dissolves. Transfer to a medium bowl, and allow to cool.
2. Combine the avocado and cream cheese in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the lime juice and process until smooth, then whisk into the cooled cream mixture.
3. Fill an ice cream maker with the mixture, and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Spoon into the prepared pie crust. Smooth surface with a spatula. Freeze at least 2 hours in freezer before serving.

Check out the videos from Pepto-Bismol at www.youtube.com/peptobismol, where there not only are fun videos that show crazy ways to smash a piñata (from turkey launchers to washing machines), but you can also create your own piñata smash! Create your own variations, selecting the method of smash, type of piñata and filling-of-choice…GREAT online FUN especially for the KIDS! 🙂