Mexican Christmas and New Year Party Food

Posted: 7 December 2010

If you're bored of the same old Christmas party nibbles, why not add a touch of spice by serving some tasty Mexican nibbles to your family and friends! The perfect party food, Mexican brings food sharing to a whole new level.

No party would be complete without a bowl of crisps. Why not give the standard cheese and onion fare an added twist by replacing them with a bowl of nachos with a selection of Mexican dips. Alternatively, try making our devilishly tasty seven layer dip, a sure crowd pleaser.

Seven Layer Dip

Ingredients

2x Discovery Spicy Refried Beans
½ red onion, finely chopped
Zest and juice 1 lime
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tsp Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
Discovery Red Jalapeños, chopped, to taste
1 bottle Discovery Guacamole
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
1 bottle Discovery Soured Cream
1 bottle Discovery Salsa Medium or Hot
1 x 340g sliced black olives, drained
100g Cheddar cheese, grated
100g Red Leicester, grated

To serve

Discovery Tortilla Chips

Method

1. Mix Refried Beans with red onion, lime, coriander, Fajita Seasoning Mix and Jalapeños.
2. Spoon the beans into the bottom of a large glass bowl.
3. Top the beans with layers of Guacamole, spring onions, Soured Cream, Salsa and olives, finishing with both cheeses.
4. Chill and serve with tortilla chips.

And, if you're worried about the mess that hosting a party brings, you don't need to be. Try our yummy Taco Trays - the ideal way to serve Mexican food to party guests. No plates or cutlery is needed! Simply fill the Taco Tray with your preferred filling for a convenient party feast.

Crayfish in Lime and Jalapeno Mayonnaise Taco Trays

Ingredients

1 box Discovery Taco Trays
180g crayfish tails or prawns, drained
100g mayonnaise
Zest and juice 1 lime
Discovery red jalapeños, chopped, to taste
1 bunch watercress

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Remove trays from packaging, place on a baking tray and heat for 2-3 minutes.
3. Allow to cool.
4. Mix crayfish with mayonnaise, lime and jalapeños.
5. Fill the trays with watercress, top with crayfish and serve immediately.

Don't forget those guests with a sweet tooth! Our recipe for yummy homemade cinnamon chips with creamy maple syrup sauce will put all of those traditional festive treats in the shade. Try it for yourself and see...

Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Creamy Maple Pecan Dip

Ingredients

100g caster sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 Discovery Flour Tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles
Oil for shallow frying
250g mascarpone cheese
1 tbsp maple syrup
25g pecan nuts, toasted and chopped

To serve

Fresh fruit

Method

1. Mix together sugar and cinnamon and spread over a large plate.
2. Heat oil and quickly fry Tortillas until golden.
3. Lift out of oil with a draining spoon and place in the sugar.
4. Toss together well whilst still hot.
5. Leave to cool.
5. Mix mascarpone, maple syrup and pecan nuts and transfer to a serving bowl.
5. Place on a large serving plate and serve surrounded by cinnamon chips and fresh fruit.