Mexican Fiesta Themed Party
Author: Mateo Gomez
Author: Mateo Gomez
What could be more fun than a theme party. A Mexican fiesta is a festive, colorful and easy to pull off. From the appetizers to the main course and of course it would not be a Mexican fiesta without the margaritas and cervesas.Don't forget some Latin music to pump up the party as well as your guest. You can do with the decorations too, some colorful piatas, colorful table cloths, banderitas, sombreros and your good to go. Here are some east recipes for an the appetizers. Black Bean Quesadillas Ingredients 2 burrito-size tortillas
1 can of refried l black beans
1 cup salsa
1 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
cup guacamole (homemade or from the Deli store)
2 Tbsp sour cream Direction * On a flat surface lay the torillas * In the food processor, put the black beans and pure until smooth * Spread evenly the black beans on the tortilla * Add salsa and cheese *Cover it with another piece of tortilla * Cover cookie sheet with foil and place quesadilla *In a medium heat, bake for 15 minutes until the top is slightly brown. *Cut in 4 pieces and serve with dipping sauces For the dipping sauce: *In a bowl mix together guacamole and sour cream *Put remaining salsa in another bowl Serve hot. Holly Guacamole Ingredients 3 - 4 Avocados depending on the size of the avocados 3 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion 3 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves 4-5 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2teaspoon salt Direction *In a bowl mix lemon juice, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado. * Using a fork gently break down the avocados and vegetables into small chunks. To keep them from spoiling, cover it with plastic wrap and put in in the fridge. Pico de Gallo (Salsa) Ingredients: 6 medium red tomatoes
3 green onion
6 jalapenos or serrano peppers to taste
1/2 cilantro bunch
3 medium sweet yellow onion
salt Direction
*Slice onions and tomatoes into cubes
*Chop jalapenos and cilantro
*In a bowl, mix them all together, add salt to taste
*Chill the salsa before serving
Great dipping sauce for tortilla chips
A Mexican themed fiesta would not be a party without the drinks! Keep the beers chilled and the cocktails over flowing. Preparing cocktails ahead will save you time, let the guest serve themselves. Remember this is a hassle free party, have fun and let the good times roll. Drink are essential to any party, these colorful cocktail drinks will surely add a festive mood and will keep the party last through the night.
Blue Margarita
Ingredients
4-6 oz 100% Blue Agave tequila
2-4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
6 oz Damiana liqueur
Direction
*Mix together Agave tequila, lime juice and Damiana liqueur
*Add crushed ice and shake them well
*Strained the liquid into the Martini gases
*Garnish glass lime of lemon wedges or line the rim with salt
Red Sangria Ingredients 2 medium apple, sliced into chunks
2 medium orange, sliced
1-2 bottle of quality red wine
2 cups club soda
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups orange juice
1 cup Cointreau or any flavored liqueur
Direction
*In a punch bowl oo pitcher mix together orange juice, liqueur, red wine, club soda
*Add sugar and stir well
*Add the sliced oranges and chunks of apple *Refrigerate an hour *Serve this drink on ice Tequila Cocktail Ingredients: 4 Parts Tequila Freshly squeezed lime juice 2 Parts Grenadine syrup ice cubes slices of lime Direction *Using a cocktail mixer, mix together Tequila and Grenadine syrup *Add lime juice and ice *Shake the mixture well *Strain the mixture and pour into a glass *Add lime slices as garnish and serve Mexican Cervezas We must not forget the beers.You can serve the usual Corona and Coors but why not some imported beer from Mexico like Pacfico, Tecate, Bohemia, Indio and Sol. Most of them are readily available in the United States.About the Author:
Mateo Gomez is a Mexican food enthusiast, and the founder of Allaboutmexicanfood.com. Check out allaboutmexicanfood.com for more on
basic mexican food cooking.
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