The Day Before
- Make Strawberry Margarita Cake. (Or make and cool cake portion as directed for fiesta-colored Butterfly Cake or elegant Fabulous Fiesta Cake (if served); store covered.)
- Make Mexican Chex® Mix; store in airtight container.
The Day Of
- Make Spicy Tortilla Chips; store in airtight container.
- Finish preparing Butterfly Cake or Fabulous Fiesta Cake(if served); store as directed in recipe.
- Make "Healthified" Mexican Bean Salad, cover and refrigerate.
- Chop vegetables for Easy Spanish Rice, if used; cover and refrigerate.
- Measure dry ingredients for Mexican Coffee; cover.
About 2 Hours Before Guests Arrive
- Make Creamy Salsa Dip; cover and refrigerate.
- Prepare glass rims for Peach Margaritas.
About 2 1/2 Hours Before Dinner
- Heat grill. Prepare and cook Grilled Chipotle Turkey Breast.
About 1 Hour Before Dinner
- Prepare and bake Creamy Salsa Potatoes (if served).
About 35 Minutes Before Dinner
- Make Easy Spanish Rice (if served).
When Guests Arrive
- Make Peach Margaritas; offer with sparkling water.
- Serve Mexican Chex® Mix and Creamy Salsa Dip with Spicy Tortilla Chips.
About 10 Minutes Before dinner
About 20 Minutes Before Dessert