Feliz Cinco De Mayo.

Cinco De Mayo is one of my favorite holidays because it's an excuse to consume two of favorite things; Mexican food and margaritas.  One point of interest to mention- I am a food-snob.  I don't buy bottled salsa and I DON'T buy pre-made margarita mix.  The good news is-- you don't have to either.  These are two of easiest recipes to make.

Please people, however you choose to celebrate, I beg of you to not use those florescent bottled margarita mixers.  They are awful.  You can just as easily make your own.  Here's a recipe for my favorite no-hassle margaritas:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (12 oz) can of frozen limeade from concentrate
• 12 oz. tequila
• 1 12 oz. bottle of Corona
• 2 cups ice
• Salt 
• Lime Wedges

DIRECTIONS

1.) Combine ingredients 1-4 in blender.

2.)Blend.

3.)Salt rims of glasses.

4.) Garnish with lime wedges.

5.)Pour Margaritas and enjoy!

And here is a no-hassle recipe for salsa:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can whole tomatoes
• 1/2 large red onion
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1-2 handfuls of picked jalepenos (how hot do you like it?)
• 1 (4 oz can) green chiles
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
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DIRECTIONS

(You will have to blend in two batches)

1.) Put 1/2 of the ingredients into blender, and blend.

2.) Repeat with the other half.

3.) Pour blended Salsa into bowl and refrigerate.

4.) Stir before serving.

5.) Enjoy!

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