Cinco de Mayo recipe roundup

Hi friends! Just popping in to say happy Cinco de Mayo, and give you a few menu suggestions if you happen to be throwing a fiesta today.

spicy chipotle braised beef

Lately, I've had an obsession with making a roast every Sunday. In order to keep things interesting, Husband and I have a few versions we make. This spicy shredded chipotle version is perfect for making tacos, enchiladas, or serving with rice.

olive cheese tarts

Olive cheese tarts are the perfect impromptu party snack.

They're cheesey. They're salty. They're spicy. And you can make a batch to keep in the freezer and just pop in the oven whenever a friend or neighbor shows up.

Or... you know... when you get a craving for something cheesy and salty and spicy.

asian pork tacos

So I showed you how to make spicy pickled onions. 

Now I want to show you something to put them on:

 Asian pork tacos.

spicy pickled onions

Have you ever pickled anything? You can pickle just about anything.

And it's easy... you let time [and vinegar] do the work.

Pickled onions have a lovely tangy bite.

But they're even better with a little added spice...