Recipes:
• Fiesta Dip
•Fresh Squash Chips
• Avocado Fruit Salad
• Scarlet Margaritas
• Tortilla-Crusted Pork
• Tomatillo Salsa
• Pico de Gallo

It’s the perfect occasion to throw a party. To help you celebrate, we created a healthy Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo menu--complete with margaritas. The only additions you’ll need are good company, decorations, and music. Grab some maracas and dancing shoes, and bring your appetite for a fiesta to remember. Olé!

Healthy Benefits
•Avocados are an excellent source of folate and fiber. They’re packed full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and have been found to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.
•Cooking with chiles and other peppers not only enhances the flavor of your food but also adds nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

Uno, Dos, Cinco!
Make your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta complete with our selection of Latin tunes. The playlist has various rhythmic sounds and styles that are sure to get you out of your chair and celebrating. So, don’t be afraid to step out on the dance floor and show your friends and family what you’ve got.
Check out this special collection of songs:

1. “Watermelon Man,” by Poncho Sanchez & Mongo Santamaria
2. “Mami te Gustò,” by Afro Cuban All Stars
3. “Corazón, Corazón,” by José Alfredo Jimenez
4. “Quimbara,” by Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco
5. “Manteca,” by Dizzy Gillespie
6. “Oye Como Va,” by Tito Puente
7. “Mosaico Garibaldi: La Bamba / El Colas,” by Mariachi Garibaldi
8. “Dos Generaciones,” by Victor Manuelle
9. “Las Mañanitas,” by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan
10. “El Dos Negro,” by Mariachi Mexico
11. “Salsa y Sabor,” by Tito Puente
12. “Sabor a Mi,” by Los Lobos

Listen to and purchase the songs through iTunes.

"Fun on Cinco de Mayo" is from the May 2008 issue of Southern Living.