Mexican

Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple...

SINCE guacamole is a favorite in this area with its emphasis on Mexican food, I decided to create my own...

"My daughter loves to cook and especially likes dishes with Mexican flair," reports Donna Hackman of Bedford, Virginia. "She bakes...

—Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama

Salsa and ranch dressing give Mexican flair to a mixture of green and vegetables.—Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama

As a transplanted New Englander, I was anxious to use some of Florida's fresh fruits in new recipes. I came...

A black bean burrito is a hearty dish that makes a welcome addition to busy mornings and evenings, when you...

While visiting a local Mexican restaurant, I sampled a spicy corn muffin with a surprising sweetness. This recipe is a...

To remind my daughter of wintertime in her home state, I planned a snowman theme brunch while visiting her in...

This delectable dessert is baked over a layer of caramelized sugar, so when it's inverted, a delicious golden sauce runs...

Two dinner faves come together in this taco pizza. Ready the sprinkle cheese and the hot sauce!

Green peppers and tomato give lovely color to this nicely seasoned side dish. It's just right for two people.—Vivian Wolfram,...

A flavorful mixture of vegetables and cheese, this hot corn dip is great to share at a party. I assemble...

"These crispy, zippy strips are a super homemade alternative to commercial snack chips," writes Karen Riordan from her home in...

We live very close to the Mexican border, so recipes featuring corn and green chiles are popular here. This dish...

"I often accompany this dish with mashed potatoes and serve the chili sauce as gravy," writes Nicole Svacina from St....

"When I want to add a little more zip to this hearty entree, I use hot salsa," writes Grace Riele...

Our chicken fajita pitas recipe combines grilled chicken, shredded cheese and fresh salsa with charred onions and peppers, all tucked...

Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and...

These spinach enchiladas might become the next staple in your house. They are overstuffed with flavor and deliver a mega-serving...

Chicken enchilada lasagna is a comfort food mashup of two favorites: creamy white chicken enchiladas and ooey-gooey lasagna. Flour tortillas,...

Here's a perfect summer recipe from Linda Schwab-Edmundson, Shokan, New York. A distinctive dressing of cilantro, cumin and lime is...

"This thick colorful chowder was so well received the first time I made it that some of us had to...

"These flavorful enchiladas are my sister's favorite - she requests them whenever we get together," writes Lisa Zamora of Beloit,...

This slow-simmered beef steak burrito recipe is simple but insanely good. With just a few key ingredients, you'll be left...

My husband and I entertain a lot in summer, and this has quickly become the most-requested dish. I usually serve...

Like my mother and grandmother, I'm a frugal cook. I purchase meats in bulk, including sausage. This is one creative...

"My girls like these tortilla roll-ups very much - they'll ask for them practically every week!" says Sue Seymour of...

"I often put together this yummy chicken and pasta combination for my daughter and her family," writes Donna V'Dovec of...