Enjoy a Mexican-inspired fiesta at home this Cinco de Mayo, (5 May) with our delicious ideas – from an incredible chip and dip deal to the easiest margarita recipe!
CHIPS & DIPS. NAME A MORE ICONIC SNACKING DUO…WE’LL WAIT!
Who doesn’t love a crispy, crunchy tortilla chip dunked and LOADED with flavour-packed dip? This Cinco de Mayo, customers can pick up our famous €1.50 sharing bags of tortilla chips for just 80c. What’s more, our ‘chips’ are authentic corn masa tortillas, meaning they’re also gluten free.
But what flavour combo will you go for? Jalapeno Tortillas (€1.50) with Guacamole (€3)? Nacho Cheese Tortillas (€1.50) with Onion & Garlic Dip (€2)? Or go the whole hog with Lightly Salted Tortillas (80c) and our Insta-worthy Mexican Style LAYERED Dip (€6)? Let the dipping and dunking extravaganza commence…
QUICK AND EASY MARGARTIA RECIPE …
This week grab a bottle of Cazcabel tequila (€32.50) and Spanish Blood Orange Juice (€2.50) from our stores and try your hand at making a super quick, easy, refreshing and zesty frozen blood orange margarita. With a rich, earthy agave flavour, citrus notes and a black pepper finish, our Cazcabel tequila is the perfect celebration tipple. To make use juice of one blood orange, squeeze of lime, 50ml M&S Blood Orange Juice, 50ml Cazcabel Tequila, and a handful of ice – simply whizz in a blender until smooth and slushy. Recipe by @cotebrassyhair
TACO TIME …
These are not just any tacos … these are our Birria-style tacos developed by chef Chris Baber, Chris spotted the growing trend of birria-style tacos and decided to put an M&S spin on them with our slow cooked chicken fajita thighs.
*They are usually made with lamb or beef*
With slow-cooked fajita chicken and a delicious, tangy homemade salsa, this Mexican-inspired dish is set to be a real winner.
Ingredients (serves 4)
1 pack slow-cooked fajita chicken thighs
Pickled red onion, drained and finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters, seeds removed and chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped, with or without seeds
½ bunch coriander, finely chopped, including stalks
A little olive oil
8 soft taco wraps
1 pack cheddar and mozzarella mix
Method
- Cook the chicken as per pack instructions. Once cooked, shred the chicken, and reserve the juices.
- Make the salsa by mixing together the red onion, tomato, chilli and coriander, and then dress with olive oil.
- To cook the tacos, heat a large pan (big enough to fit 2 tacos) to a medium heat.
- Place 2 tacos into the dry pan, then place a small handful of cheese mix on top and allow to melt slightly, then top with a small mound of shredded chicken and a little cooking juice. Spoon on some of the salsa then flip the taco in on itself and continue to toast for a few minutes.
- Turn the taco once more, so that both sides are well toasted and the juices are running into the toasted wrap.
- Serve with extra salsa.
TORAVOCADOS AT THE READY …
Recently launched for all your avocado needs is our 1kg box of Hass variety ripen at home avocados for just €5.80. Pop them in the fruit bowl to soften up and then enjoy them in tacos, or guacamole – they’re smooth, nutty and utterly delicious.
SUPER SPEEDY TACOS…
If you’re wanting to join the Cinco de Mayo celebrations but are short on time, our super speedy Mexican Inspired Taco Kit could be just the answer. For only €4.40 this handy box includes 12 corn shell tacos, a sachet of mild salsa and taco spice mix with clear instructions to rustle up your very own crispy tacos in only 15 minutes! Just add your meat or beans of choice and any garnishes that take your fancy, and away you go. This super simple dinner is perfect for mid-week and great fun to get the kids involved with making too!