Oh, how I love special days that allow me to focus on food! Beef, in particular.

As you know, I’m kind of obsessed.

So, the fact that Cinco de Mayo is coming up gives me great joy. I can dream up all kinds of beefy delights for that day.

AND, it’s my son’s birthday! We always get to celebrate doubly in spicy style!

The fifth of May, 1862, is when the Mexican army was victorious over the French in the Battle of Puebla and now it’s become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride.

So in honor of Cinco de Mayo I give you cinco recipes you can use to celebrate, too!

UNO:  Delicious, nutritious steak fajitas (above). I mean, who doesn’t love steak fajitas? This recipe calls for Kansas City strip steaks sliced up good!

DOS:  Cumin marinated flank steak. A special twist to give your flank steak some zing!

TRES:  Carne asada. A classic.

CUATRO:  Flat iron steak tacos. I love the heartiness of the flat iron beef. Yum!

CINCO:  Flavorful, colorful pico burgers. Try ’em and this may just become your go-to burger from now on. Use Wagyu Kobe beef and you’ll be hooked!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

This weekend (Saturday to be exact) is Cinco de Mayo – the perfect excuse to cook something beefy with a Mexican flair!

This Cinco de Mayo Skirt Steak recipe made with skirt steak and mozzarella cheese is the perfect way to kick up your heels…and kick back.

They’re not only visually impressive, but the flavor combination of lime, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and more make this something you’ll want to experience again and again.

Click here for this enticing recipe. And follow it to a T – you don’t want your chimichurri sauce TOO pureed.

Just saying.

Enjoy… and ole!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The-Girl-Who-Ate-Everything.com.