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Halloween Menu- Mexican Style
It’s interesting how certain gatherings become a tradition in families. I love family traditions and always welcome the beginning of a new one. A few years ago we started “celebrating” Halloween at our house. I put celebrating in quotes because really, none of us are into Halloween, but we do love to eat, have a cocktail, and visit. In fact, pretty much all of our family traditions revolve around those three things. The only thing I typically ask people to bring for this gathering, is a lot of candy. Seriously, we have a ton of trick or treaters. We each take turns answering the door and handing out candy. I never get tired of seeing all the sweet little princesses, ballerinas, angels, pirates, and action heroes showing off their costumes. And then later in the evening, there’s the teenagers trying to eek out just one more candy filled, childhood Halloween.
Now that this day has become a dinner tradition at my house, for some reason, a Mexican theme just stuck. It’s really not that hard to understand why, I suppose. I don’t think I know one person in my life, both friends and family, who doesn’t like Mexican food. Mexican food has comfort and party written all over it. Perfect for a family tradition night. Last year I made enchiladas, home-made tamales, a taco bar, a Mexican style salad, and spicy rice. For dessert I made a coconut cream pie and a death by chocolate tart. This year, I purchased a cook book specifically geared toward our new tradition. The Complete Mexican South American & Caribbean Cookbook (which by the way, has a picture for every single recipe! I love that.)
I really like all of the old Mexican standbys but I also wanted to add a few new things that are authentically Mexican that I’ve never tried. As I type this, ahead of time, because I will be cooking and preparing for the party over the next few days, I already have 11 recipes dog-eared and I haven’t even made it through the entire cook book. These will need to be whittled down of course, but it’s so hard! And then there’s the dessert decisions… Drinks are easy. Tequila of course! And wine… mmm…I’m getting excited to get moving on this!
Well, today is the day. Lots to do! Here’s the menu, gluten-free and dairy-free, of course . Stay tuned for recipes and pictures tomorrow.
Halloween – Mexican Style Menu
Starters:
Coconut Shrimp
Stuffed Jalapenos
Tortilla Chips with Homemade Pico & Guacamole
Main Dishes:
Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp Fajitas
Chicken Tamales with Pablano Peppers & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Beef Enchiladas
Side Dishes:
Corn Souffle
Mexican Sweet Potato Hash
Cocktails:
Lime Margaritas On The Rocks
Wine
Sparkling Cider
Desserts:
Coconut Cake
Lime Tart
Mexican Wedding Cookies
7 Comments on “Halloween Menu- Mexican Style”
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Wait this is what a Halloween menu looks like? We’re going to start celebrating it too!
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Hopefully it will all turn out great, I’ve been cooking for three days! 🙂
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Three days. you will be needing that cocktail, this looks fantastic and what a great idea! c
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Well, it worked in my favor with other family holidays. I don’t have to do Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day this year. We’re going to the in-laws for that! 🙂 The food all turned out really good. Hopefully I got some decent pictures! Trying to take food pictures in the middle of a dinner party is a nightmare. lol
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Hey! I know how to answer the door and hand out candy!!
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Nice post! Sorry it took me so long to comment. The kids had a long weekend off school, so it’s been a little bit chaotic around here. I love the pumpkins, did you made them?
Have a nice day!
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You comment whenever you please, no stress! 🙂 Yes, my son’s girlfriend and I carved all of those pumpkins. I’m cured of the need for that until next year…or maybe forever!
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