Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and rather than focusing only on Mexican-themed food, here are 25 recipes that are fun for outdoor parties and warmer weather.
As well as drinks to keep you cool and a few easy-breezy treats to keep your sweet tooth happy.
Everything featured is fast, easy, no-bake or nearly no-bake, since most of us would rather spend our time outdoors and with family and friends than in a hot kitchen.
1. Chipotle Avocado Cucumber Flatbreads (vegetarian, vegan if vegan flatbread is used)
2. Mango Basil Personal-Sized Tortilla Pizzas (vegetarian or vegan if vegan cheese and tortillas are used)
3. Double Melted Cheese and Red Pepper Dip (GF) – Make in 5 minutes in microwave
4. Pina Colada Dip (vegan, GF)
5. Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters (vegan, GF)
6. “Cheater’s” Guacamole (veagn, GF) – Make in 5 minutes
7. Cheddar Cheese and Olive Oil Savory Muffins
8. Vegetable Fried Rice Frittata (vegetarian, GF)
9. Corn and Double Cheese Dip (vegan, GF, serve warm or cold) – Make in 5 minutes
10. Avocado, Cream Cheese, and Salsa-Stuffed Puff Pastries (easy to keep vegan)
11. Spinach & Artichoke Dip (vegan, GF, fat-free option, serve warm or cold) – Make in 5 minutes
12. Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
13. Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix – Make in 5 minutes
14. Cinnamon Sugar Chocolate Pretzels (no-bake, vegan, GF) – Make in 5 minutes and one of the best things I made in 2012 on the work-reward scale and my husband begs for these
15. Peach Mango Pineapple White Sangria – A great way to stretch a bottle of wine and serve a crowd
16. Coconut Water Champagne Fruit Punch (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, No Sugar Added)
17. Mango Coconut Water Tropical Martini
18. Rum Runner
19. Pink Lemonade Freezer Bars
20. Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups and Ice Cream
21. Chocolate-Covered 7-Minute Microwave Caramels (GF)
22. White Chocolate Buttery Waffles Snack Mix
23. Orange PushUp Smoothie – This was the Most Viewed Recipe my entire site in 2012. Apparently everyone loves Creamsicles and Orange PushUps as much as I do
24. Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies – Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
25. Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Crumble Bars
Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Have a favorite easy-breezy warmer weather recipe that you’re looking forward to making?
Feel free to share links in the comments and have a happy, fun, and safe weekend.
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I love those mango pizzas! They are so easy and tasty. :) I make them whenever we have leftover tortillas. Which is often!
If you have leftover tortillas, start doctoring them up is what I say!
What a fabulous collection-and I love that they are no bake!