El Cinco de Mayo ("The Fifth of May" in Spanish) is a national celebration in Mexico and widely celebrated in the United States. It commemorates the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla on 05 May, 1862.
It is a common misconception that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on the 16th of September, but actually it is a celebration of a legendary battle.
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Cinco de Mayo - A selection of recipes and short history of Cinco de Mayo.
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Cinco De Mayo Guacamole - Guacamole recipe from the California Avocado Commission.
Menudo Recipe - Two authentic recipes for the traditional Mexican soup.
Monkey Makes Queso Dip - Provides recipe and humorous step-by-step directions.
Meta Description: [ monkey shows you how to make his world famous queso dip for cinco de mayo. join him as he shops for all the ingredients and prepares this tasty snack. ]
Official 1999 Cinco de Mayo Avocado Salsa - Cinco de Mayo Avocado Salsa recipe from the California Avocado Commission.
Taste Tent: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo - Collection of recipes from the makers of Tabasco.
Meta Description: [ For great cinco de mayo food, try tabasco recipes for
margaritas, sangria, salsa, quesadillas, guacamole, and pico de gallo spiced
with a tabasco sauce. ]
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