¡Cinco de Mayo Food Fiesta!

• What do you get when you cross a snowman and a taco? Brrr-itos!
• Why couldn't the taco keep a secret? Because it always spills the beans!

¡Hola amigos!

Cinco de Mayo is an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture with music, language, and delicious food! Here’s how to get the party started!

Set the Scene

• Decorate: Grab some construction paper, crayons, and markers. Let your little ones create colorful papel picado (decorative cut paper flags) to hang around the kitchen.
• Put on Music: Energize your kitchen with the lively sounds of mariachi music or set the mood with traditional Mexican children’s songs. 
• Brush up on Spanish: Be ready to teach your kiddos some basic phrases. Hola (hello), por favor (please), gracias, (thank you), and "¡buen provecho! (enjoy your meal!) are all great starters.

And Now the Main Event – The Food!

At Sticky Fingers Cooking, we’re all about engaging little hands in the pure fun of making finger foods. Here are some crowd-pleasers from our years of cooking with kids:

• Mexican Enchilada Cups – this riff on a classic dish offers all the rich, complex layers of an enchilada shrunk down into a delightful, easy-to-eat cup!
• Keep the party going with Kid-Innovated Totally Tasty Tostadas + Speedy Skillet Refried Beans. Start with a plain base and let kids go wild, customizing with their favorite toppings!
• Sweet Garden Pea Guacamole is a nutrient-dense side that’s perfect for pairing with hearty enchilada cups, crunchy tostadas, or jazzed-up savory chips. (And kids love to dip!) 
• And you can wash it all down with a light, refreshing, homemade agua fresca!

This Cinco de Mayo, create a deliciously educational experience for your little chefs. For more recipes that are a feast for the senses, visit the Sticky Fingers Cooking website. There’s a whole world of easy, kid-friendly, and utterly delicious recipes waiting for you. 

¡Buen provecho!