Cinco de Mayo! As many celebrate Cinco De Mayo next week, we have included several meal ideas for you to enjoy with a Mexican theme! Obviously many of us know that Cinco de Mayo is the 5th of May, but what does it mean? Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage and is celebrated primarily in the U.S. In 1862, Mexico won the Battle of Puebla against France. The reason this is a big deal is because France sent a huge army to invade Mexico and although the Mexicans were the underdog, they won the battle and this unlikely victory is celebrated every 5th of May. Many believe Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, but actually that day is celebrated on September 16, which is a much more important holiday in Mexico.
Some of the Mexican-inspired meal ideas for this week are more traditional, like the Mexican Chicken Stew, Mexican Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime Vinaigrette, and the Cilantro Lime Brown Rice. Others are Mexican-style with a different spin — the Salmon Taco Lettuce Wraps and the Green Chile and Chipotle Turkey Burger are great-tasting examples of this! The Chipotle Huevos Rancheros make a perfect Mexican-style quick and easy breakfast dinner – it is really delicious! Other things to celebrate this week include Herb Day which is Saturday, May 3rd at the Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market. Although cilantro is probably my favorite herb (with basil being a close second!), the herb of 2014 is tarragon! So, we have also a fantastic way to use tarragon in the Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Tarragon Dressing. Whether you celebrate Cinco de Mayo or Herb Day or any other special occasion, we hope you have a chance to enjoy time with your family and friends!
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Entrée 1
Mexican Chicken Stew
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Entrée 2Salmon Taco Lettuce Wraps
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Entrée 3Green Chile Turkey Burgers
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Side 1Mexican Salad with Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
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Side 2Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
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Side 3Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Tarragon Dressing
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Quick & Easy 1Pear and Blue Cheese Pizza with Rosemary
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Quick & Easy 2Chipotle Huevos Rancheros with Corn and Black Beans
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Herb Day is Saturday, May 3rd, at the Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market at 21st and Ridge! There will be lots going on!
In the Sunflower Room:
- 8:30 AM – Starting a New Garden
- 9:30 AM – Chef Paul Freimuth from Harvest Kitchen will be doing a cooking demo with fresh herbs!
- 11:00 AM – Preserving Herbs
- 12 Noon – Summer grilling with fresh herbs
In the Demonstration Garden:
- 8:00 AM – Composting demonstration
- 9:00 AM – Saturday Sampler featuring French Tarragon, the Herb of the Year
- 10:00 AM – Arboretum tour of the grounds
- 10:30 AM – Container Gardening With Herbs
- 11:30 AM – Other Artemisias
(Read more here: https://www.kansas.com/2014/04/25/3421958/french-tarragon-herb-of-the-year.html#storylink=cpy).
While you are enjoying Herb Day, stop by and visit the Get REAL Wichita partners!
- Southwest Corner is offering 30% off herbs for Get REAL Wichita members…this Saturday only! Don’t forget to bring your coupon!
- Randy with Clark Farm has a new deal on lamb sirloin!
- Use your coupon for a great deal on whole chicken from Phil’s Farm.
- Of course some fresh greens from Elm Lane Farm would be perfect for the Mexican Chopped Salad! And, don’t forget lettuce for the Salmon Taco Lettuce Wraps!
Saturday, May 3rd is also opening day for the Old Town Farmer’s Market! Puppy Smiles has a deal for Get REAL Wichita members — if you eat REAL food, shouldn’t your four-legged friends eat REAL food too?!
Of course, these partners will also have the ingredients you need for this week’s meal ideas:
- The Seafood Shop has fresh salmon for the Salmon Taco Lettuce Wraps – get a great deal with your coupon!
- Use your Green Acres coupon for your Mexican, and all your other, ingredients!
Don’t forget — Sunday, May 11th is Mother’s Day! Here are some great ideas to treat your mom to a memorable Mother’s Day meal!
- Taste and See 2 in Old Town will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM for $22/person. Plus, a special dinner buffet from 4 PM to 9 PM for $33/person. Call 260-4233 for reservations – it is filling up fast!
- Harvest Kitchen at the Hyatt will also be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM for $24.95/person (children up to $12 only pay their age). The menu looks amazing — call 613-6222 for reservations!
Watch for a special invitation for Get REAL Wichita members to our upcoming Farm-to-Table lunch on Saturday, May 17th at Public at the Brickyard in Old Town!