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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home

Recipes to spice up May 5

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and has become a time to celebrate Mexican culture.

While Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a small regional holiday in Mexico, it's become a popular celebration in the United States, recognizing the significant historical and cultural contributions of Mexico and Mexican-Americans.

To make merry on this occasion, serve empanadas, a popular Mexican street food, or some tasty tostadas.

Half Moon Empanadas

Homemade biscuit dough (similar to pie crust):

2 cups self-rising flour sifted...

 

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