Cinco de Mayo Inspiration

May 05, 2015
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!! I have to be honest, when this holiday falls during the week it's hard to get as excited as I did when I was in college. The fact that it fell on a Tuesday, just means that Taco Tuesday will be in a full effect and I'll need to add some fun fiesta touches to our dinner! 

To Drink//

Frozen Margarita//Strawberry Mojito//Prickly Pear//Dolled Up Mule

Let's be honest, mojitos and margaritas sound enjoyable just about any time, but on this day, it's almost mandatory! How delicious do these Sangria Swirled Frozen Margaritas look! 

To Eat//

Southwestern Quinoa//Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas
Chicken Burrito Bowls//Shrimp and Avocado Salad

While we may end up making the Grilled Chicken Tacos from a few weeks back a  few of these recipes are mighty enticing! Specifically the Chicken Burrito Bowls! I've made the Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad and it's a refreshing winner! 

To Enjoy//

Baked Churros//Sugar Cookie Tacos
Churro Cheesecake Bars//Mexican Brownies

I made these baked churros a little over a year ago and not sure why I haven't made them since because they are delicious!! Lisa's sugar cookie tacos would also be really delicious to eat and a little healthy too! 

How are you going to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo?
xo,
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  1. JennMay 5, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Gimme ALL the noms!!!!! I think I just gained 12 pounds just LOOKING at all of that deliciousness!! :) Happy Cinco De Mayo girl!!!

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  2. Rachel EmilyMay 5, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    So many yummy recipes! We are going to our favorite local Mexican place tonight with some friends. Very low key - very different than Cino de Drinkos of the past :) Enjoy your dinner!

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  3. Whitney and BlaireMay 5, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Happy Cinco De Mayo! I made the quinoa recipe last week and it was sooooo good. The desserts look delicious Biana!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  4. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}May 5, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Give me one of everything please! No really.... one of everything. At least. I cannot wait to get off work today and indulge in ALL the amazing Mexican food and beverages. Totally pigging out tonight and I'm not sorry!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. Elle SeesMay 5, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    i'm going to moe's--a fast food mex place for a celebration they asked me to take part in. it will be fun!

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  6. Traci Taylor HartMay 5, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Yummy!!! Happy Cinco de Mayo! You are right, it is a little hard to get super excited on a Tuesday but I could totally go for one of those Sangria Margaritas.
    xoxo,
    T
    waltzmetoheaven.com

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  7. MaddieMay 5, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Happy Cinco De Mayo! today is one of my favorites!! Enjoy!!

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  8. Nichole @ casadecrews.comMay 5, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    I would like all the Mexican food and drinks, please!

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  9. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the BarreMay 5, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Is there seriously anything better than a margarita and chips and salsa??? You found some healthy versions in there and my stomach seriously growled at 7 in the morning!

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  10. awhiteMay 5, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Margaritas all around! This post has got me seriously thinking I need to swing by the store over lunch and pick up this stuff for dinner!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  11. Cory (playdates and prescriptions)May 5, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    YUM! I love Mexican food. And we were already planning Taco Tuesday. Can't wait to spice it up a bit.. that is AFTER my TV appearance today! ;) Happy Day!

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  12. Ashley | Life on Meyers | May 5, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Yum to all of these! We are celebrating Cinco de Mayo tonight, and it is one of my favorites! Bring on the guac and queso!! xoxo

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  13. Gold Coast GirlMay 5, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Love this holiday and all the food + drinks that go with it! Thanks for the links!
    ~Samantha
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  14. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenMay 5, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Sangria Margarita's yum!! I might just has to do a taco bowl tonight, or tacos. Margarita will be for sure on the menu!

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  15. Kate at Green FashionistaMay 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    That southwestern quinoa looks amazing! I haven't celebrated Cinco de Mayo in years (oh how I miss college!), but I will be out with bells on after work indulging in margaritas and taco Tuesday :)

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  16. Elena @ baby Ridley bumpMay 5, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    You're making me thirsty for a margarita already and it's only 7am here!! Definitely going out for some festive food and drink tonight!! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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  17. M @ The Sequin NotebookMay 5, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Yes to all of this!! Mexican food and margaritas are my absolute favorite- especially if there's guac involved!!

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  18. CarlyMay 5, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Baked churros are a thing??! YUM! This entire post has me so hungry!

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  19. Our AppetizerMay 5, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    YUM!! All of those recipes look to die for! I adore Mexican food....like I'm craving it right now and it's only 8:25 AM.

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  20. LyndsayMay 5, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    That shrimp and avocado salad is calling my name. I am way too hungry for this hour.

    prosecco in the park

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  21. kerri @ cheshire katMay 5, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    well your list of treats is way better than mine. i mean you put churros on there?! i want one immediately if not sooner :) and a margarita. i'll try to resist until after work. Oy. yay for taco tuesday!

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  22. Ashley StephensonMay 5, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    This is always one of my favorite holidays! All the food and drinks!!

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  23. sara [at] journey of doingMay 5, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    I need all of these things this week, but especially the drinks!!! Those all look so refreshing.... or I've just had a tough week already... lol

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  24. Shannon JenkinsMay 5, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I'm drooling!! I can't wait to get my mexican on tonight!! Happy cinco de Mayo!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles
    

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  25. Amanda | Kids and CabernetMay 5, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Is it bad I want ALL of this right now? haha. Everything looks delish!

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  26. Pink and FabulousMay 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Definitely not as fun when you're not a grownup, but the fact that it is a Taco Tuesday (also not quite the same when you're a grown up, boo!) makes it even better! I am drooling looking at all of these!

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  27. Ally- Life as I know itMay 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I really want to try a Prickly Pear and those desserts are making me drool!! That's all I need is a fancy drink and some churros!
    Ally - Life as I know it

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  28. P!nkyMay 5, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Ay-yi-yi, these all look amazing!!! I love the after dinner treats :)!

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  29. According to KikiMay 5, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Have you ever tried dicing up fresh mangoes, avocado, and tomato and mixing it with corn and taco seasoning? It's seriously the best! Plus it mixes all sorts of sweet and spicy! Can't wait to go to dinner tonight! Taco Tuesday. (;

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  30. Carly MessmerMay 5, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    That shrimp and avocado salad sounds awesome. AND now I want a margarita. :)

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  31. JuliaMay 5, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Ohhh these all look incredible! Shrimp and avocado sounds amazing, I want to make those flautas, and I want ALL of those desserts!

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  32. Stacy GMay 5, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Churro cheesecake bars..stop. They look way too good. Today is Cole's real bday! My little Cinco de Mayo baby lol. xo

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  33. Andrea NineMay 5, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Did you say Churros??? Oh yum, perfect desert for Taco Tuesday!! Beautiful inspiration pics and here's hoping it's a glorious one for you pretty lady!! xo

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

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  34. Courtney BMay 5, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Those drinks all look delish right now! But you know, virgin all the way for me, ha ha! And those desserts! YUM!
    Eric lived in Mexico City for two years and he LOVES to tell me that they don't celebrate their independence day on May 5th, so he's never been into celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Lame! Ha!

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  35. Ashley GMay 5, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    College Cinco de Mayo celebrations were the absolute best! How adorable are those sugar cookie tacos??

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  36. Caroline @ Windy City ChicMay 5, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I'll take all of that please... haha. Those drinks look so refreshing too. I hope that you have an amazing day today too!! :-)

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  37. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephMay 5, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I'd love a churro cheesecake bar right about now.

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  38. Rachel McCarthyMay 5, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Loving all your Cinco de Mayo picks! That shrimp and avocado salad looks incredible and the Sangria Swirled Frozen Margaritas sound so refreshing! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

    xo, Rachel
    www.ablondesmoment.com

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  39. Behind the MirrorMay 5, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! I love to celebrate in the back yard with a Corona. It's so nice to finally be able to enjoy a cold drink on a warm(ish) day! xo, Amanda

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  40. Susie W.May 5, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Happy Cinco de Mayo Biana! This post made me so hungry and I only just had breakfast haha! Everything looks amazing!

    xx,
    Susie

    www.SequinsandStrawberries.com

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  42. TorryMay 5, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Love all the yummy ideas for this fun holiday - that sangria swirled margarita sounds amazing!

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  43. Jaelan @ Making Mrs. MMay 5, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    I will definitely be partaking in taco Tuesday!
    Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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  44. Kelli @ A Deeper JoyMay 5, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Now you have me drooling. I wasn't planning on getting a margarita but now I want one tonight! :)

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  45. Karly @ What Karly SaidMay 5, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    So many great ideas here! It's our little Finn's first birthday, but since Ryan has to work late tonight, we are having our fiesta tomorrow. :)

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  46. DeniseMay 5, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    I feel the same way about it! Taco Tuesday sounds amazing though! All of these recipes sound amazing but I am seriously dying for those baked churros! Those look incredible!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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  47. Cupcakes and CrossbonesMay 5, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    oh man do I have a lot of cooking to do now! These look amazing and I cant tell you how obsessed I am with churros!

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  48. Mattie @ Comfy & ConfidentMay 5, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    YUMMM!! I just googled a bunch of healthy cocktail drinks to find one I want to make tonight! I am thinking staying pretty simple with fresh lime juice, tequila and seltzer water with some fresh fruit mixed in.

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  49. MreeMay 5, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I so want meixcan food now. Those brownies look so good.

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  50. NadineMay 5, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    I basically love all of the Mexican food all of the time, so all of this is drool worthy for me!!! Those baked flautas look so yummy!!! I am making my Mexican Skillet Casserole tonight. It is fairly healthy and will provide left overs for another night this week. Win win for me!

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  51. EvelinaMay 5, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    We are having some quesadillas, guacamole and coronas! I can't wait!

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  52. Pamela @ alittleglitter.comMay 5, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    I just had to scroll through that super quickly bc I am on a diet and that stuff looks delish and fattening, lol!

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  53. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Um...yum!! Happy cinco indeed!! :)

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  54. Rebecca JoMay 5, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I'm totally stopping at the grocery today for some avocados today!!!

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  56. Amy @The Crazy Wise WomanMay 5, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Omg that all looks amazing and now I am officially starving. I think I'm gonna just take the kids out for Mex tonight and be served!

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  57. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I'm hungry for some Mexican! I did a Cinco De Mayo Recipe links post, too! I'd love for you to check it out! :)

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!

    http://www.strolldownsomerdelane.weebly.com

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  58. Christina Lea LovesMay 5, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I so agree on it’s tough when it falls during the week – I mean even if it could hit on a Thursday would be better but Tuesdays a tough one. The pink frozen margarita looks perfect! I’ve always wanted to try those little sugar cookie tacos!

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  59. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    These are such great festive food and drink suggestions! Love it!

    www.tailoredandtrue.wordpress.com

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  60. Erin LFFMay 5, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Yum to EVERY single one of these! ;) I make that southwestern quinoa regularly and love love love it!

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  61. meandmr.comMay 5, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I forgot it was Cinco de mayo!!! I need to eat some Mexican food asap!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  62. JenMay 5, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    I was just thinking about how fun this holiday was in college but i hardly get to celebrate post college. Loving that quinoa recipe! Pinning for later :)

    xo, Jen
    http://www.comfortably-chic.com

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  63. Stephanie SmallsenMay 5, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    My husband and I ended up doing a Cinco Happy Hour party on sunday, as Tuesday is just not as much fun. I need those churro cheesecake bars! And I ate paleo Mexican chili coconut fudge for breakfast today, and I'm pretty sure Ill be tequila popsicling come lunch.

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  64. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisMay 5, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Everything looks amazing! i would especially like a strawberry mojito and chicken burrito bowl! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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  65. Leah BehrMay 5, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Ok, you just made me seriously hungry! They all look so yummy!

    xx, Leah / Eat Pray Wear Love

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  66. Zelle B.May 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Yum! I'll take one of everything! Hope you enjoy your Cinco de Mayo!
    xo Southern Style

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  67. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    I have an awful craving for Mexican food now! We often don't celebrate holidays on the actual day (husband is in upper management at one of the large retail chains), but I think I will make tacos in a few days! I also like frozen taquitos for when I don't feel like messing with a lot of ingredients. They go nicely with Bud Light Lime.

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  68. Meg TaylorMay 5, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Those little fruit tacos are the cutest!!! I love any excuse to eat Mexican food :) We will definitely be enjoying some enchiladas and Mexican corn tonight.

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  69. MakeMeUpMiaMay 5, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    I'm such a sucker for a mojito, yum!

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  70. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}May 5, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my gosh I should not have read this post! I am starving right now and this all looks soooo good! Love me a good mojito!!

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  71. EricaMay 5, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Omgosh so many treats! Making me so hungry... happy cinco de mayo! xx

    Erica
    www.eggcanvas.me

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  72. Alyssa GuttendorfMay 5, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Wait I actually had that shrimp and avocado salad for lunch today!! I found it on Pinterest and made it yesterday for lunch for the week (I added some cold penne noodles to beef it up a bit though). It is so delicious!

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  73. Candace ShifletMay 5, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    k hold the phone- that dessert looks so good right now. and that food. and basically everything about this post haha! must be dinner time. we are headed to taco Tuesday to celebrate cinco de mayo!

    Xo
    Candace | Lovely Little Rants

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  74. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Oh wow! I think I need to sample all of the above!! And those Mexican brownies look seriously delish!

    Taffeta & Tulips

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  75. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Everything looks amazing! Those drinks look so fun and pretty!
    xo Emily
    www.fashioncolumntwins.com

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  76. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeMay 5, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    oh my gosh... yum. that sangria frozen margarita looks amazing, and so does the quinoa dish - yum!!

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  77. AshleyMay 5, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    I made dinner at home! I really don't like Sangria but those frozen sangrias look amazing right now!!

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  78. Lisa Loves JohnMay 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    Ahh!! Girlfriend! Thank you so much for the share!!! :) :) :) Hope you had a fabulous cinco de mayo! xo

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  79. AnnessaMay 6, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    I want to try all of these. The prickly pear margarita (absolute fave) and churro cheesecake bars caught my eye specifically. I think Cinco de Mayo just needs to be a month long celebration.

    Annessa
    www.seekingsunshine.com

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  80. Kati Rose @ Constantly Seeking WonderMay 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Those sugar cookie tacos may be the cutest dessert idea I've seen! It's unique too! I might have to make those for my cousin's graduation party that is taco themed this summer.

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  81. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeeMay 9, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    Oh my goodness, I can't believe how easy the churro recipe is! I'm definitely going to have to try that!

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