Gluten-Free Mexican Food Recipes

Menu Ideas For the Cinco de Mayo Holiday

Cinco de Mayo –- the fifth of May -– is a holiday that celebrates the culture of Mexico and commemorates the 1862 triumph of Mexican troops over the French army in Puebla. (Some people mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated in September.)

Cinco de Mayo is actually a bigger holiday outside of Mexico. In the United States, many people, regardless of their ethnic background, take Cinco de Mayo as an opportunity to enjoy the rich culinary heritage of our southern neighbors and to honor the Mexican Americans among us.

To help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here's a round-up of gluten-free recipes from About.com.

From About.com's Guide to Mexican Food

• Chiles En Nogada (Chiles in Walnut Sauce)
• Traditional Mole Sauce
• Tamales

From About.com's Guide to Gourmet Food

• Potato Rajas and Avocado Tacos
• Crab and Avocado Margaritas

From About.Com's Guide to Cooking for Kids

• Guacamole
• Chicken Nachos
• Taco Casserole

From About.com's Guide to Home Cooking

• Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
• Ceviche
• Flan Caramel Custard

From About.com's Guide to Gluten-Free Cooking

• Black Bean Salsa
• Mexican Cheese Dip
• Black Bean Nachos Grande
• Tacos with Spinach and Avocado

From About.com's Guide to Allergies

• Guacamole

From About.com's Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents

• Chili Rellenos Quiche
• Tamale Pie

From About.com's Guide to Low-Fat Cooking

• Fat-Free Black Bean Dip
• Avocado, Bean and Corn Salsa
• Salsa Verde

From About.com's Guide to Candy

• Mexican Chocolate Truffles
• Sweet and Salty Pecan Drops

From About.com's Guide to Desserts / Baking

• Sauteed Plantains