Community Spotlight: Cinco de Mayo Recipes From Allrecipes Allstar Yoly

Chamoyada

"Start the day out with refreshing chamoyadas," says Yoly. This traditional Mexican drink is made with mango and chamoy sauce. Pineapple juice adds a tropical twist to Yoly's version.

Agua Fresca de Pepino

Because you can never have too many drinks on offer, Yoly recommends this refreshing agua fresca featuring cucumber and lime.

Aguachile

Yoly first fell in love with aguachile in Jalisco, Mexico, and here she shares her own recipe for this cold, spicy shrimp dish. Yoly recommends something to wash it down: "Aguachile is very spicy and the chamoyada will help tone down the heat."

Spicy, Creamy Corn Salsa

"Corn salsa along with chips is great to munch on," says Yoly. This cheesy, creamy salsa is easy to make and you can use canned or frozen corn to make it even easier. Even better, this recipe does double duty — Yoly recommends serving this as either dip or a cold side dish.

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Yoly recommends serving her chicken taquitos with "salsa and guacamole on the side." Cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, these are healthier than taquitos that are deep fried.

Air Fryer Chimichangas

Another one of Yoly's delicious air fryer creations, these chimichangas are filled with chicken, chiles, and cheese. For vegetarians at your celebration, try using beans instead of chicken.

Tacos Gobernador

Yoly explains the origin of these traditional tacos: "These tacos originated in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is said that the governor of Sinaloa loved shrimp and quesadillas so the chef of a well known restaurant created these, a cross between a shrimp taco and a quesadilla." She recommends serving these with salsa and a squeeze of lime.

Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew)

Nothing's left off the menu at Yoly's family celebration. After the initial drinks and nibbles, "the table is reset with a variety of dishes, including refried beans, salsa, chips, flour and corn tortillas. We make a point of serving pork, beef and chicken dishes." Her pork stew is mouthwateringly delicious, featuring a variety of sweet and smoky chiles.

Carne en su Jugo (Meat in its Juices)

This recipe gets Yoly's seal of approval, and is a great beef option for your buffet: "Carne en su Jugo is an original dish from Guadalajara, Jalisco. This recipe is very authentic."

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Creamy Hatch Chile Chicken

Yoly created this recipe honoring one of her favorite seasonal items, the hatch chile: "Hatch chiles are from New Mexico and only available 6-8 weeks a year. We stock up, freeze them and incorporate them in a variety of dishes. This recipe is a favorite."

Maria's Mexican Rice

Yoly recommends her go-to Mexican rice recipe as a must-have side dish: "This is the best Mexican rice ever. Everyone always asks for the recipe."

Micheladas with Tajin

As the celebrations continue, Yoly sets the scene: "The buffet table is cleared after a few hours and we sit back and sign along to Vicente Fernandez and drink micheladas and have a shot of tequila."

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

"Time for something sweet," says Yoly. "Bionicos are fresh fruit bowls and also originated in Guadalajara, Jalisco." Dressing the fruit up with a combo of yogurt, condensed milk, and Mexican crema makes this an irresistible dish.

Mexican Wedding Cakes

There's one sweet treat you cannot forget, according to Yoly: "Mexican wedding cakes are a must at all gatherings!"

Vegan Tres Leches Cake

Yoly developed this plant-based version of the traditional Mexican cake because "there's always someone who is vegan!" That said, vegans and non-vegans alike are sure to adore this gorgeous cake!

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