I have a huge midnight Mexican buffet coming up... any last minute ideas?!?!
I have a huge midnight Mexican buffet coming up... any last minute ideas?!?
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A taco bar (beef, hard shell and soft shell, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, etc), enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans, chips, salsa, and flan (or Mexican cookies) for dessert.
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I'm a cook.
Guacamole is the best possible crowd pleaser, but to make it right you have to have access to Haas avocadoes (the ones with the dark green "pebbled" skin - not the smooth skin). If you can get Haas avocadoes, then go to www.epicurious.com and you will find lots of guacamole recipes. A totally simple guacamole can be made by just mashing the avocado with fresh lemon juice and a really good spicey salsa until you have a nice chunky consistency. Actually, the Epicurious website has tons of recipes for Mexican food, so check it out and find something you think you would like to make. A very
add some spice to it....
Nachos, burritos/taco bar (with all the usual taco fixings and a spicy Mexican rice for the burritos).
rice bean guamole taco dip hot sauce
tacos
churros
burritos
quesadillas
jaulopeno poppers
chili
corn muffins
mexican hot chocolate
wedding cookies
How about some Empanadas? My family loves them! And of course, don't forget the Rice and Beans.
..there is always a 7-layer dip...all the trimmings in one big bowl, and a bag o' chips alongside it. hmmm....or simple nachos. with grilled steak and chicken...
lotsa cervesa in the fridge, lemon/lime wedges...the mexican cookies as a desert is a real bang for your buck....
Corona with limes and salt
margaritas
cheese dip
bean dip
lots of different salsa to try
pinata
maybe salsa dancers to give free lessons
hot pepper eating contest
or a mariachi band