Mexican

Peppers are probably the vegetable that gets used most frequently in my kitchen. My freezer's constantly stocked in case I...

I depend on fast and healthy meals that my whole family can enjoy—this is one of their favorites!—Nanci Keatley, Salem,...

In an unusual but tongue-tingling combination, apricots and salsa smother pieces of chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce in...

I made up this recipe a couple of years ago after trying a similar dish in a restaurant. Our oldest...

A tasty blend of peppers makes this skillet meal popular at Becky Taaffe's home in San Jose, California. "Not only...

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...

I'm a wife and mother of two girls, and my weeknights are busy. So I rely on quick meals like...

Add a sweet treat to meal of tacos, enchiladas or fajitas with these easy-to-make dessert.—Kathy Ybarra, Rock Springs, Wyoming

A woman in our congregation shared the recipe for these delicious burritos. They soon became a fast favorite in our...

"I like simple recipes that get me out of the kitchen fast, so my husband and I can spend more...

"I came up with this healthy chicken and bean filling for tacos since my husband needs to watch his cholesterol...

When out-of-state friends dropped by, I invited them to stay for dinner, knowing that I could put together this mild,...

While creating this crowd-pleasing soup, I was trying to keep in mind a variety of textures, colors and flavors. Its...

This black-eyed pea soup might taste like it simmered on the stove all day long, but it takes just an...

Zesty Potato Soup is suggested by Marsha Brenda of Round Rock, Texas, who informs, "This soup has a delightful zip...

"This zippy appetizer is my family's favorite dish using cumin," reports Darlene Babineaux of Arabi, Louisiana.

Here's a main dish that's delicious, attractive and economical. It's great with a guacamole salad.

Take this fun fondue to a buffet or potluck and you'll be the toast of the gathering. Folks always ask...

"Mom often made this hearty main-dish salad for my three brothers and me when we were growing up," recalls Cindy...

I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced...

Canned soups make the sauce in this spicy entree easy to prepare. "It's a good dish to feed a large...

"This zippy chicken pizza is sure to become the most-requested version in the house," assures Mrs. Guy Turnbull of Arlington,...

Avocado scrambled eggs is a quick and easy recipe that doubles as a slam dunk for a filling breakfast or...

Grilled cheese sandwiches are especially good made with moist slices from this pretty corn-flecked loaf. For a milder chili taste,...

I add green chiles to this slow-cooked stew made from convenient pantry ingredients. You're sure to like the taste, as...

When you need to feed a crowd, our chili nachos recipe is the way to go. A thick, creamy, hearty...

I love cooking with green chiles because they add so much flavor to ordinary dishes. Once while making a pot...

"My family loves this meal of tender chicken and noodles tossed with zippy tomatoes and a creamy cheese sauce," relates...

People of all ages enjoy this Mexican-flavored noodle bake. When my sister-in-law cooked for a youth camp several years ago,...