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
From About.com's Guide to Gourmet Food
From About.Com's Guide to Cooking for Kids
From About.com's Guide to Home Cooking
From About.com's Guide to Stay-at-Home Parents
From About.com's Guide to Low-Fat Cooking
From About.com's Guide to Candy
From About.com's Guide to Desserts / Baking
