Hola! Hope you all had fantastico weekends! So if you’re anything like me, you’re currently planning last minute ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home (because you forgot about it). Since I won’t be throwing a party or anything wild like that, I decided to look up some quick dishes to throw together while my roommates and I watch some more Gossip Girl (our Roku is a very dangerous device).

01. Cucumber Margaritas

 

Ingredients for one serving:

// 1 shot (1.5 to 2 oz.) tequila

// 1 shot (1.5 to 2 oz.) triple sec

// 1 shot lime juice

// 2 shots cucumber juice (if you don’t have a juicer, here’s a how-to)

// splash of agave

// salt or sugar on rim, plus lime wedge for garnish

To make:

Pour all ingredients (except for garnish) into a shaker over ice. Shake well. Dampen glass rim and spin in a plate of sugar or salt. Add lime wedge and enjoy!

 

02. Chicken & Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients for one serving:

// 1 chicken breast

// 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning

// 2 teaspoons olive oil

// 1 large or 2 small flour tortillas

// 1/4 cup of assorted choice of diced veggies – I like to do zucchini, tomato, and scallion

// 1/2 cup shredded mexican blend cheeses

// side choices – sour cream or mashed avocado with lime

To make:

Marinate chicken in olive oil and fajita seasoning for at least ten minutes. Cook on medium-low skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, until the thickest part has no pink.

Set chicken aside. While it cools, prep your veggies. Once chicken has cooled, shred it with your hands or two forks and set aside again.

Heat skillet on low and spray (or drizzle lightly) with oil. Place one tortilla down on skillet. Fill with cheese, veggies, and chicken. Place second tortilla on top while it heats (or, if using one large tortilla, fold in half). Once bottom side browns, flip to other side. Once cooked, allow to slightly cool, then cut and serve with choice of sides.

 

03. Un-fried Ice Cream

Ingredients for four servings:

// 2 cups fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt

// 2 cups Special K Cereal, crushed

// 2 tsp ground cinnamon

// 4 tsp chocolate syrup

// cherry and whipped cream for topping (optional)

To make:

In a shallow bowl, mix cereal and cinnamon. With an ice-cream scooper, scoop your froyo and place in the cereal mix. Roll in the mix, and pack the ball firmly (easiest if wearing rubber gloves). Place in a serving bowl, drizzle with syrup and garnish with whipped cream and cherry. Then eat up!

Now get out there and enjoy your fifth of May!

{ recipes & images via: 1 // 2 // 3 }

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