Tacos, nachos, tequila cocktails – whether the recipe is authentic or newly invented, these spicy, salty, south western flavors are always welcome on my table. Here are 10 of my own Tex Mex inspired recipes to help you celebrate Taco Tuesday (and Cinco de Mayo) at home any night of the week.

Smoky Mezcal Pulled Pork Tacos

Instant Pot Smoky Mezcal Pulled Pork Tacos

In less than hour, you can have these Smoky Mezcal Pulled Pork Tacos out of the pressure cooker and onto your plates for a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.

15 Minute Easy Queso Dip

Ready in 15 minutes, this Queso Dip is an easy & delicious melty mess of cheddar & jack cheese, full of roasted tomatoes & spicy jalapenos.

Melty cheddar and jack cheese, roasted tomatoes, and spicy jalapenos make for an easy queso dip that is ready in just 15 minutes! #gameday #snack #cheese #party | FeastInThyme.com

Boozy Paloma Popsicles

Boozy Paloma Popsicles with Tequila, Grapefruit, & Lime

Tart & sweet Paloma Popsicles are a chillingly refreshing twist on the classic tequila cocktail.

A pile of boozy paloma popsicles surrounded by slices of grapefruit and lime. | FeastInThyme.com

Salsa Ranchera Sauce [Low FODMAP]

Low FODMAP Salsa Ranchera Sauce

Adapted from Tacos: Recipes and Provocations

Makes approximately 3 cups

Salsa Ranchera Sauce [Low-FODMAP Recipe] | Feast In Thyme

Salsa Ranchero Sauce [Low-FODMAP Recipe] | Feast In Thyme

Blood Orange & Pomegranate Margarita

The Hellfire Draught Margarita

Full of smoke and cinnamon spice, this blood orange and pomegranate cocktail is the perfect way to toast the end of the world. #WorldsWakeLARP

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Taco Casserole

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Taco Casserole, Lightened-Up

A delicious & satisfying Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Taco Casserole for dinner tastes like an indulgence without any of the guilt. Easy to make ahead and store, the whole family will love this flavorful, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Indulge in a satisfying, guilt-free dinner with this #easyrecipe for delicious Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Taco Casserole that you can make any night of the week. #lightenedup #hotdish #casserole #taco | FeastInThyme.com

Elderflower & Lime Paloma

Elderflower & Citrus Paloma with Homemade Lime Syrup

Elderflower & Citrus Paloma with Homemade Lime Simple Syrup | Feast In Thyme

Pulled Pork Mini Tacos with Spicy Sweet Soy Glaze

Spicy Sweet Mini Pulled Pork Tacos with Apple Carrot Slaw

Perfectly bite-size and ready to party, these Mini Pulled Pork Tacos are drizzled with a spicy sweet soy glaze and topped with a quick-pickled apple carrot slaw.

Drizzled with Sweet Spicy Soy Glaze, these Pulled Pork Mini Tacos are deliciously bite size and ready to party. A perfect snack on any gameday! #SuperBowl #Party #TinyFood #Tacos | FeastInThyme.com

Spicy Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Candied Jalapeno Slices

Adapted from Foodie With Family’s Candied Jalapeno Recipe

Yield: 5 half-pints plus 1-2 half-pints of syrup (can vary)

Candied Jalapeno Slices | Feast In Thyme

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