Mexican Layered Salad
Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a...
White Chicken Chili
Our white chicken chili recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional red-tinged chili. It's an easy one-pot meal that delivers...
Fresh Peach Salsa
Scooped up on a chip or in a taco, peach salsa makes everything taste like summer. It's also great served...
Baja Pork Tacos
This delicious pork tacos recipe is my copycat version of the most excellent Mexican food we ever had, when we...
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken enchilada casserole is melty, cheesy comfort in a pan. Made with rotisserie chicken and store-bought sauce, it's a weeknight...
Great Northern Bean Chili
Seven ingredients makes this mild version of a Southwestern chicken chili. I like to add a dash of hot sauce...
Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch...
Taco Skillet
Beefy, cheesy, saucy and oh, so delicious, this easy taco skillet recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is...
Homemade Mexican Salsa
If you like salsa from a jar, wait till you try this homemade Mexican salsa recipe! It's really easy to...
Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili
My children really love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe—it's one of their favorite comfort foods. The ingredients are relatively inexpensive,...
Tomatillo Relish
I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...
South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad
Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an...
Mini Phyllo Tacos
For a winning appetizer, serve crispy phyllo cups filled with taco-seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese. These handheld bites will...
Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly
Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...
Taco Noodle Casserole
Taco noodle casserole takes everything you love about classic tacos—savory ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese and fresh toppings—and combines those...
Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa for 2
Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish...
Turkey Enchiladas Verdes
Planning a fiesta night? These authentic-tasting enchiladas in spicy green sauce will please the whole family and you’ll be thankful...
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers
Make dinner a breeze with slow-cooker stuffed peppers. These flavorful peppers are filled with a delicious combination of South American...
Tex-Mex Chili
Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty...
Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup
Sweet corn and cool sour cream help tame the smoky hot flavors of chipotle pepper in this well-balanced soup that's...
Beer-Cheese Appetizers
Featuring kitchen staples like salsa, refried beans, sour cream and two types of cheese, this crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together faster...
Southwest Pretzels
These fun, filling pretzels with a mild southwestern kick are the perfect snack for watching football games. And they'll score...
Tex-Mex Pizza
Loaded with toppings that include black beans and corn, this knife-and-fork pizza is packed with southwestern flavor and served with...
Quinoa Turkey Chili
This heart-healthy turkey quinoa chili is not only tasty, it's a vitamin and protein powerhouse! —Sharon Giljum, San Diego, California
Chicken, Rice and Beans
With pantry spices, salsa and lean chicken breast, our flavorful chicken, rice and beans recipe simmers up on the stovetop...
Chili-Lime Snack Mix
Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern...
Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice
This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for...
Bart’s Black Bean Soup for Two
This soup is made in minutes. We enjoy it with Herbed Dinner Rolls from an older issue of Simple &...
Hearty Beef Ravioli
In this fun family-friendly supper, we add our favorite taco toppings to beef ravioli. It's easy for kids to customize...