13 Cinco de Mayo recipes worth making every year

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Cinco de Mayo feels better when you have go-to recipes you can count on. These ideas bring ease, variety, and just enough excitement to make the day feel different each year.

27 easy potluck dishes that smell like comfort and taste like celebration

Need something simple for your next potluck? This collection makes it easier to choose dishes that fit busy schedules and still work for any gathering.

23 side dish recipes that earn their spot alongside any main

There’s something special about a side dish that stands out. Explore easy recipes that work for weeknights or celebrations, and see how just one can make the whole meal feel complete.

The spritz cocktails replacing the Aperol original this spring

Mother’s Day brunches and Memorial Day gatherings put spritzes back on spring menus, but Aperol is no longer the star of the show. The orange aperitivo is still iconic, but bartenders and home hosts are turning to bergamot, elderflower, limoncello, …

11 taco Tuesday recipes for the Cinco de Mayo that lands on a Tuesday

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Cinco de Mayo lands on Taco Tuesday this year, so the menu already has a direction. These 11 recipes cover quick tacos, seafood tacos, steak tacos, casseroles, and a saucy birria-style option.

13 chicken thigh dinners that make the cheapest cut the tastiest plate

Chicken thighs cost less than breasts and deliver more flavor every time. These 13 recipes cover everything from a 25-minute chipotle grill to slow-built Japanese curry, using the cut that actually holds up to bold seasonings and high heat.

27 side dishes that weren’t supposed to be the favorite but somehow always are

Some side dishes end up stealing the spotlight without trying. These easy options help round out meals and often get picked first at the table.

13 casserole recipes that hold up when dinner gets delayed

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Some meals fall apart when timing shifts, but these casseroles are built to handle delays. If you need something that stays reliable without the stress, this list is worth a look.

A Tuesday Cinco de Mayo in 2026 reshapes party plans with quicker menus

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday in 2026, which means the celebration has to fit between work hours and dinner. With May 5 landing midweek, gatherings lean toward quick, dinner-focused setups rather than full spreads. That timing pushes households …

27 berry recipes home cooks are reaching for all season

It is easy to fall back on the same ideas without noticing. These berry recipes bring a fresh mix of options that help you switch things up while keeping everything simple and easy to enjoy.