Quiche for Cinco de Mayo? Since when was quiche Mexican food? <br /> <br />Well, it’s not. But there is an explanation for why I was inspired to make a quiche with Mexican flavors. I created this originally on Cinco de Mayo, a day of revelry celebrated by Americans of all cultures in honor of a minor holiday in Mexico. In this country, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, mariachi and all kinds of Mexican food. <br /> <br />Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence day, but instead a day that recognizes a victory of Mexico over France in a battle in Puebla in 1862. <br /> <br />To acknowledge the French connection in making May 5th a holiday, I’ve created an alternative to your enchiladas: a quiche filled with Mexican-style corn, garnished with salsa. Let them eat quiche! <br /> <br />I was inspired by a popular street food in Mexico. This is corn on the cob, grilled, slathered with butter, and topped with a combination of chile pepper, fresh cheese, and a generous squeeze of lime, which I am accenting with some cilantro. It is a divine way to enjoy fresh corn. And the colors of the ingredients– green, white, and red– are the colors of the Mexican flag, perfect for celebrating a Mexican holiday.

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