Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Sunday, May 5 in 2024, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. 

While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations.

Cinco de Mayo is one of America’s favorite holidays and a time to enjoy all delicious Mexican heritage foods (guilt free) like tostadas, fajitas, tamales, tacos and of course margaritas. So don a colorful sombrero, grab the maracas and enjoy some lively party snacks to get the celebration started.

Here are some fun recipe ideas for your Cinco de Mayo party: 

True Lime Garlic & Cilantro Guacamole 

Fresh, creamy and ready for snacking! 

Ingredients

• 3 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp True Lime Garlic Cilantro Spice Blend
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

Directions

1. In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and water, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the water, after all of the avocados have been coated.
2. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, cayenne, and True Lime Cilantro Garlic Spice Blend and mash. Fold in the onions, jalapeno, and tomatoes. Add remaining reserved water.
3. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

Recipe Note: Sprinkle a packet of True Lime on top to prevent browning and for a zest of flavor just before serving. 

Skillet Street Corn with Parmesan and True Lime Garlic Cilantro Spice Blend

Make corn-on-the-cob even more delicious with this spicy take! Cookouts will never be the same.

Ingredients

• 4 ears of fresh corn
• 1 tbsp True Lime Garlic and Cilantro Spice Blend (add more for a stronger flavor)
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or cotija (a mild Mexican cheese)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• Salt and Pepper
• Fresh parsley (if using Parmesan), or cilantro (if using cotija), as garnish

Directions

1. Cook corn in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
2. Whisk 5 tablespoons oil, cheese, True Lime, Garlic & Cilantro, cumin, and pepper sauce in a medium bowl to blend.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add corn and sear until heated through, turning frequently, about 2 minutes.
6. Brush corn with some of Parmesan mixture, then continue to turn corn and brush with more cheese mixture.
7. Cook until coating begins to color, about 3 minutes.
8. Transfer corn to a platter, and brush any remaining Parmesan mixture over corn. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs, and enjoy!

Recipe Note: For an outdoor occasion in the summer, sear corn on the grill for about 5 minutes total (instead of cooking in a pan). If using this cooking method, leave cheese out of the mixture and sprinkle on top of the corn for serving.

True Lime Dusted Tortilla Chips

Easy hack to make restaurant style chips at home!

Ingredients

• 1 bag of your favorite plain tortilla chips
• True Lime Garlic Cilantro Splice Blend
• Brown paper lunch bags

Directions

1. Drop chips into the paper bag, sprinkle with spice blend, close and shake to dust all chips with seasonings
2. Open and eat!

Recipe Note: use small batches of chips to dust so as not to overcrowd the bag or break the chips. If you prefer no cilantro or garlic, use True Lime crystallized shaker or packets instead.