Editor's Kitchen: Flavor Fiesta

In our quest to continually experiment in the kitchen, we went in search of new recipes for celebrating spring and Cinco de Mayo simultaneously — think fresh renditions of classic favorites, many of which revolve around seasonal herbs. Start with Verde Mexican Kitchen & Cantina’s rosemary-infused sangria recipe. Pair that with a few twists on traditional Cinco de Mayo dishes, including a kickin’ tomatillo-avocado salsa, a refreshing strawberry mango salad infused with the flavors of cumin and cilantro, and super comforting, Pittsburgh-style nachos — the cheese sauce is made with Italian sausage. We say, the spicier, the better! Here’s to celebrating May 5 in seriously delicious style.

Editor’s note: Many of the below recipes can be paired with guacamole — a household favorite. Click here for a recipe to make your own!

The Recipes:

Hot Pepper Garlic Nacho Cheese Sauce with Sausage
Grilled Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa
Sangria Roja
Jicama-Mango Salad
Filet de Pescado