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This might be my all time favorite way to celebrate as cliché as that might sound. But I just love a little southwestern food from to time. I can't help it. Keep it seasonal, keep it fresh, and you can keep it cheap all at the same time. Here's how to throw a recession-proof fiesta.
- Make Emeril's delectable veggie tacos. They're loaded with tons of fresh veggies instead of expensive meats and loaded with mouth-watering cotija cheese.
Cost: About $41.00
- Instead of buying expensive avocados shipped in from across the globe, make a more economical side. If avocados aren't grown locally, don't sacrifice your low carbon footprint, substitute for a tangy slaw. Try Emeril's Southwestern slaw.
Cost: About $19.00
- You can't forget the ritas. A guilty pleasure maybe, but terribly important for any fiesta. But don't make the cheap hangovers in the form of a drink. It's no secret that people often head to Latin restaurants as much for the margaritas as they do for the cuisine. Though tequila tends to remind many of us of a hangover acquired after being over served at a dive dump in college, in reality, they can be a truly green, high quality sipper. Try Elizabeth's Organic Margarita Recipe
Cost: About $39.00
Total: $99.00
Salivating over sustainable eats? Learn how to make your own with help from Emeril Lagasse in Planet Green TV's organic cooking show, Emeril Green.
