25+ Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes - Foxes Love Lemons https://foxeslovelemons.com/holidays/cinco-do-mayo/ simple, yet special, recipes for the home chef. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:16:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://foxeslovelemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-200x200.ico 25+ Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes - Foxes Love Lemons https://foxeslovelemons.com/holidays/cinco-do-mayo/ 32 32 Blood Orange Margarita Recipe https://foxeslovelemons.com/blood-orange-margarita/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/blood-orange-margarita/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=26183 This Blood Orange Margarita recipe is sweetened with honey, and comes together in 5 minutes, with just 4 ingredients. “Made this tonight with some blood oranges we got in our weekly produce box. My husband and I loooved it! Thanks for all the painstaking research you put in to perfecting the recipe!” The Perfect Blood […]

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This Blood Orange Margarita recipe is sweetened with honey, and comes together in 5 minutes, with just 4 ingredients.

Two blood orange margaritas garnished with slices of blood oranges.

“Made this tonight with some blood oranges we got in our weekly produce box. My husband and I loooved it! Thanks for all the painstaking research you put in to perfecting the recipe!”

—Susan

The Perfect Blood Orange Margarita

When you’re making blood orange margaritas, you want a recipe you can trust. After all, blood oranges are special (they only come around for a limited time each year) and expensive. You DON’T want to waste even a single orange on a bad margarita recipe.

You’ve come to the right place, because we carefully tested and refined this recipe until the unique taste of blood orange juice was shining through and perfectly complementing the crisp bite of tequila. Oh, and we figured out it also needed a bit of lime juice to taste its best!

We tested this recipe with four different sweeteners until we found the best one, and tested every ratio of blood orange juice to lime juice to tequila to sweetener until we got the most perfectly balanced drink.

Whether you’re an experienced mixologist or just looking for a way to use the blood oranges you bought on a whim, this blood orange margarita will turn out perfectly, every single time.

Why You Will Love A Blood Orange Margarita

  • The striking ruby red hue of blood orange juice makes this drink as visually stunning as it is delicious.
  • Lots of options for sweeteners, so you can use what you have on hand. We’ve outlined the pros and cons of each option below!
  • The natural sweetness of the blood orange juice pairs with the tangy lime and smooth tequila to create a cocktail that’s both bold and well balanced.
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These Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas have been tested so every single ingredient is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. This comes together in a flash anytime you need a quick and healthy meal.

Flour tortillas filled with shrimp fajitas, with cilantro and a sheet pan in the background.

“Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! Loved how easy it was to pull together with the pre-made taco seasoning. Will definitely be making again!”

—Sara

Your Guide To Perfectly Made Shrimp Fajitas

When it comes to making perfect shrimp fajitas, it’s all about cooking each ingredient perfectly. Nothing is worse than still-crunchy peppers and over-cooked shrimp, right?

An easy-to-clean-up sheet pan meal is totally possible, but you have to know what order to add the ingredients to the pan, and how long to cook each part of the recipe.

Unfortunately, as I’ve found out through lots of testing, it’s not an add everything to the pan at the same time situation.

But, by taking care to add the vegetables and shrimp to the pan in just two additions, you’re guaranteed to end up with a dinner where every single ingredient is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection.

Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Fajitas Sheet Pan Recipe

  • One pan meal! Everything comes together on one sheet pan, so cleanup is streamlined.
  • This recipe requires only a handful of basic ingredients, but the end result is hugely flavorful.
  • With lean protein and lots of veggies, it’s a healthy weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Shrimp Ceviche https://foxeslovelemons.com/shrimp-ceviche/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/shrimp-ceviche/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/2013/06/28/shrimp-ceviche/ Shrimp Ceviche recipe is a restaurant-quality party appetizer that is simple to make at home. So fresh, healthy and easy! Ceviche Shrimp “I made this as an appetizer for a 4th of July party. It was excellent and a huge hit with the guests!” In my Butchery class in culinary school, it seemed like we […]

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Shrimp Ceviche recipe is a restaurant-quality party appetizer that is simple to make at home. So fresh, healthy and easy!

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Ceviche Shrimp

“I made this as an appetizer for a 4th of July party. It was excellent and a huge hit with the guests!”

—Kristine

In my Butchery class in culinary school, it seemed like we were ALWAYS butchering (de-shelling and de-veining) shrimp. It’s a crucial skill for any chef, or any home chef who loves seafood.

That left the classes that ran the student restaurant with a LOT of shrimp to use, and it ended up in a LOT of ceviche (which, coincidentally, we also learned about in our Food Chemistry class).

We would make big batches of the best shrimp ceviche and serve it as an appetizer or light lunch at the restaurant. The guests raved about it. They especially loved it on warmer days, because it’s elegant and delicious, but tastes so light and fresh. It’s just as great at home!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe For Shrimp Ceviche

  • It’s perfect when you’re craving a light meal that is still full of flavor.
  • It’s packed with lean protein from the shrimp and lots of veggie goodness.
  • Serve it on its own, with tortilla chips, over a bed of greens, or even as tacos. It’s up to you!
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Best Fish Tacos Recipe https://foxeslovelemons.com/grilled-fish-tacos-summer-salsa/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/grilled-fish-tacos-summer-salsa/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=5454 Grilled Fish Tacos that don’t stick to the grill and are quick enough for a weeknight? You can do it! The combination of spice-rubbed fish and juicy fruit salsa will transport you to a tropical vacation. These are the Best Fish Tacos! Grilled fish tacos have a reputation as something best left to restaurant chefs, […]

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Grilled Fish Tacos that don’t stick to the grill and are quick enough for a weeknight? You can do it! The combination of spice-rubbed fish and juicy fruit salsa will transport you to a tropical vacation.

The best fish tacos topped with tropical fruit salsa and drizzled with creamy sauce.

These are the Best Fish Tacos!

Grilled fish tacos have a reputation as something best left to restaurant chefs, but the fact is, they’re something you can easily make at home once you know how.

This recipe keeps it simple with fish seasoned with a few basic spices, grilled simply and quickly. Don’t worry about the fish sticking to the grill – we’ve got it covered.

Once your grilled fish comes off the grill perfectly, it’s time to wrap it in warm tortillas with a big spoonful of what we call summer salsa. Made with juicy mango, ripe tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro and lime juice, the flavor of this salsa will transport to you to a beachside seafood shack.

Read on to learn how to make perfectly grilled fish tacos with the freshest salsa.

Why you’ll love Grilled Fish Tacos

  • Fish is a great source of lean protein and essential vitamins and minerals, which means taco night can also be super nourishing.
  • The combination of tender spice-rubbed grilled fish and juicy fruit salsa creates a burst of flavor in every single bite.
  • Comes together quickly enough for a weeknight dinner. Make the salsa the day before for an even faster prep time.
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Instant Pot Beef Fajitas https://foxeslovelemons.com/instant-pot-steak-fajitas/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/instant-pot-steak-fajitas/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=52313 Instant Pot Steak Fajitas couldn’t be any faster or easier, but they taste like an expensive restaurant meal thanks to smart ingredient choices. Instant Pot Steak Fajitas I think it’s safe to say that between Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas and Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, I’ve mastered the sheet pan fajita. After testing these Instant Pot […]

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Instant Pot Steak Fajitas couldn’t be any faster or easier, but they taste like an expensive restaurant meal thanks to smart ingredient choices.

Three Instant Pot Steak Fajitas in flour tortillas, on a wooden cutting board.

Instant Pot Steak Fajitas

I think it’s safe to say that between Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas and Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, I’ve mastered the sheet pan fajita.

After testing these Instant Pot Steak Fajitas to perfection many times over the past few months, I’m happy to report that I’m well on my way to mastering all kinds of Instant Pot fajitas, too!

This recipe is perfect for a hot day where you don’t want to turn on the oven, or even the stove. All the heat stays inside the Instant Pot. Even better, it’s hard to find a home cooked meal any faster than this one.

Why You’ll Love These Instant Pot Beef Fajitas

  • Effortless Preparation. Minimal prep and cleanup makes this a perfect weeknight dinner option.
  • Customizable. Adapt the recipe to suit your needs by swapping ingredients based on what you have on hand.
  • Lots of Veggies. A nice well-rounded meal that is both delicious and nutritious!
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Pork Pineapple Tacos https://foxeslovelemons.com/grilled-pork-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/grilled-pork-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/2013/06/12/grilled-pork-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa/ This Pork Tenderloin Tacos with pineapple salsa recipe uses smart ingredient choices to make a restaurant-style dish easy enough for a weeknight or casual gathering. Pork Tenderloin Tacos If you’ve ever enjoyed an al pastor taco and love that succulent combination of pork marinated in pineapple, you’ve come to the right place. This isn’t a […]

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This Pork Tenderloin Tacos with pineapple salsa recipe uses smart ingredient choices to make a restaurant-style dish easy enough for a weeknight or casual gathering.

A pork taco topped with pineapple salsa, avocado and crumbled cheese on brown parchment paper.

Pork Tenderloin Tacos

If you’ve ever enjoyed an al pastor taco and love that succulent combination of pork marinated in pineapple, you’ve come to the right place.

This isn’t a strictly authentic Mexican recipe, but my interpretation of it using grilled pork tenderloin, that’s easy enough for a weeknight or a casual weekend gathering.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin is something that’s on my family’s dinner menu at least once a week, all summer long, every summer. I’ve grilled pork tenderloin hundreds of times, and turning it into tacos is such a great way to serve it.

Grab your grilling tongs and let’s make these pork and pineapple tacos topped with all the good things like avocado and cheese!

Why you’ll love these Pork and Pineapple Tacos

  • The sweetness of the pineapple paired with the savory pork creates a burst of flavor in every single bite.
  • Lean pork tenderloin keeps these tacos light tasting for hot summer days, and pineapple adds a boost of vitamin C.
  • This recipe can be enjoyed year-round, by using a grill pan indoors in the colder months.
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Mexican Street Hot Dogs https://foxeslovelemons.com/sonoran-hot-dogs/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/sonoran-hot-dogs/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=4958 A Sonoran Hot Dog is a mashup of a hot dog and a taco PLUS BACON. Top with your favorite Tex Mex condiments and get ready for a flavor explosion. You need to try a Sonoran Hot Dog If you’ve never tried the street food delight that is the Sonoran hot dog, you might not […]

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A Sonoran Hot Dog is a mashup of a hot dog and a taco PLUS BACON. Top with your favorite Tex Mex condiments and get ready for a flavor explosion.

A rustic cutting board topped with Sonoran hot dogs, limes, onions and hot sauce.

You need to try a Sonoran Hot Dog

If you’ve never tried the street food delight that is the Sonoran hot dog, you might not know what what you’re missing.

It’s like a mash-up of a really great hot dog and a really great taco, PLUS BACON.

I’ve been perfecting this recipe at home for years, since I first tried it at a local restaurant and decided I loved it, but would love it more if it were homemade, with the exact toppings I wanted.

It might look complicated but I assure you it’s anything but. Simply wrap a slice of raw bacon around a hot dog and put it on the grill. The bacon will crisp up at the same time as the hot dog cooks on the grill.

Then, you can finish it off with whatever toppings you love. Refried beans, queso fresco, tomato, avocado, cilantro and sour cream are thought starters, but the sky’s the limit.

Why you’ll love these Mexican Hot Dogs

  • The combination of smoky bacon, savory hot dog and cool creamy condiments makes each bite a flavor explosion.
  • It’s perfect for any occasion where you want something different and exciting – parties, BBQs or casual dinners.
  • You can easily adapt the toppings to suit each diner’s preferences and dietary needs. My kid gets a bacon-wrapped hot dog with no toppings, and I get a fully loaded Sonoran hot dog!
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Simple Salmon Tacos Recipe https://foxeslovelemons.com/salmon-tacos/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/salmon-tacos/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=50330 Take taco night up a notch with these Salmon Tacos. Spiced salmon is nestled into corn tortillas with creamy slaw, luscious avocado and tangy pickled onions. Quick and easy Salmon Fish Tacos Looking for a new take on taco night? These simple salmon tacos are a delicious departure from the ordinary, but not really that […]

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Take taco night up a notch with these Salmon Tacos. Spiced salmon is nestled into corn tortillas with creamy slaw, luscious avocado and tangy pickled onions.

Salmon tacos on a parchment-lined rimmed baking pan.

Quick and easy Salmon Fish Tacos

Looking for a new take on taco night? These simple salmon tacos are a delicious departure from the ordinary, but not really that much more work than the classic beef and cheese tacos we all know and love.

Salmon fish tacos are easy enough for a quick weeknight meal, but upscale enough to host a weekend fiesta.

Why you will love this Salmon Tacos Recipe

  • Since salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this is about the most healthy twist on taco night you can make!
  • With steps that you can do while other steps are happening (i.e. cooking the fish while the onions are pickling, making the slaw while the fish is cooking), this dinner comes together pretty quickly!
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Best Sauce For Fish Tacos https://foxeslovelemons.com/fish-taco-sauce/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/fish-taco-sauce/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 07:59:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=50339 The Best Fish Taco Sauce is also the easiest. No chopping necessary, and no fresh herbs or even garlic required. You’ll only need 1 lime and a handful of fridge and pantry staples. This Is The Best Sauce For Fish Tacos When it comes to making unforgettable fish tacos, the right sauce can make all […]

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The Best Fish Taco Sauce is also the easiest. No chopping necessary, and no fresh herbs or even garlic required. You’ll only need 1 lime and a handful of fridge and pantry staples.

A wooden bowl filled with fish taco sauce, with a spoon in it.

This Is The Best Sauce For Fish Tacos

When it comes to making unforgettable fish tacos, the right sauce can make all the difference. With years of experience creating seafood recipes that the internet loves, today I’m bringing you the ultimate Fish Taco Sauce.

Elevate your fish taco game with this versatile and irresistible sauce that strikes the right balance of creaminess and tanginess (we tested it as many times as it took to get it JUST right).

Whether you’re enjoying grilled fish tacos, crispy fish tacos, salmon tacos, shrimp tacos or any other type of seafood wrapped in a tortilla, this sauce is guaranteed to take your creation to new heights.

And the best part? It’s silly easy to stir together in less than 5 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Fish Taco Sauce Recipe

  • No fresh herbs, or even garlic, required. Make it with 1 lime and a handful of fridge and pantry staples.
  • No chopping necessary! You’ll only need a paring knife to cut the lime in half.
  • It has a balanced creaminess that adds a richness to fish tacos without being overwhelmingly heavy.
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Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas https://foxeslovelemons.com/vegetarian-enchiladas/ https://foxeslovelemons.com/vegetarian-enchiladas/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://foxeslovelemons.com/?p=49640 Nutritious, satisfying and budget-friendly, these Vegetarian Enchiladas are the perfect combination of veggie filling, cheesy goodness and creamy sauce. The whole family is sure to love these Veggie Enchiladas My favorite vegetarian meals are those ones where you truly don’t miss the meat, because everything you’re eating is so flavorful and satisfying. These Vegetarian Enchiladas […]

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Nutritious, satisfying and budget-friendly, these Vegetarian Enchiladas are the perfect combination of veggie filling, cheesy goodness and creamy sauce.

A white baking dish filled with veggie enchiladas topped with green herbs and avocado.

The whole family is sure to love these Veggie Enchiladas

My favorite vegetarian meals are those ones where you truly don’t miss the meat, because everything you’re eating is so flavorful and satisfying.

These Vegetarian Enchiladas fit the bill, and then some. With a perfect combination of hearty vegetable filling, cheesy goodness and creamy sauce, this dish will bring a little fiesta to your table any night of the week.

Why you’ll love this Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe

  • Packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, black beans and spinach, these are a nutritious and delicious meal option.
  • You can whip up a batch and refrigerate or even freeze them before baking, making them ideal for meal prep.
  • This budget-friendly recipe will save you money on groceries without sacrificing flavor.
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