This picture was taken years back. For me this picture brings back many wonderful and vivid memories!  Each summer I look forward to having families over to learn new recipes from around the world..no passports necessary!  One of the days we take a trip to Mexico. Why not celebrate Cinco de Mayo today with these recipes. Get your family into the kitchen, have fun and make memories today!

Chicken Quesadillas

1 small pkg. of boneless chicken breast, about 3, chopped into small pieces

1 tbsp. or less of Tabasco hot sauce (your taste)

½ red onion, minced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tomato, chopped

1 tsp. each garlic and onion powder

½ tsp. kosher salt

Non-stick cooking spray

Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack

Low-carb tortillas

Coat a skillet with cooking spray or a little olive oil. Add chicken and brown. Add Tabasco sauce, onion, tomato and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Place your tortilla in another pan, sprayed with cooking spray and sprinkle a little cheese. Top with chicken filling and a little more cheese. Cover with another tortilla and cook on both sides, using another plate to turn or a Quesadilla maker if you have one. A George Foreman Grill works well with this, too!

Mexican Rice

1 cup long grain white rice

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

1 tomato, seeded and chopped

1 cube chicken bouillon

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic, halved

In a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. Season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.

Mexican Cookie Rings

1.5 c. all-purpose flour

½ t. baking soda

½ t. salt

½ c. butter, softened

2/3 c. granulated sugar

3 egg yolks

1 t. pure vanilla extract

5 T. colored jimmies.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt.  In a another bowl mix butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.  Combine both wet and dry ingredients.  Preheat oven to 375*. Grease cookie sheets or baking stones. Shape into balls. Press thumb in the center and dip topside of cookie with your thumbprint. Lightly press cookie top side down into jimmies.

Place on cookie sheet and baked 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on wire rack.