Mexican

We love Southwestern flavor, and this recipe certainly provides it. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas.

Chili powder lends a little kick to these flaky, buttery biscuits. "I like to serve them with steaming bowls of...

Lean shredded pork and pinto beans combine with south-of-the-border ingredients like green chiles and picante sauce in these from-scratch chimichangas....

Use either venison or elk in this recipe, and you'll be pleased with the results! My husband asks for these...

One taste of Judy Eckert's eye-catching appetizer proves cheesecake isn't just for dessert. "This savory variation is a crowd favorite...

Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist....

For a quick satisfying meal, ladle up big bowlfuls of this vegetarian chili. Fresh cornbread is a delicious accompaniment. —Pat...

This low-calorie soup is so quick to prepare and tastes so good. It's a real stomach-filler and warms us up...

This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp...

These flaky fish fillets from Pix Stidham of Exeter, California get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus...

Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...

This crowd-pleasing cheesy bacon dip won't last long on your appetizer table. Best served hot with tortilla chips or toasted...

The best way to describe this tender pork recipe is "yummy!" Bottled barbecue sauce, canned green chiles and a few...

For a different spin on traditional chili, try this nicely seasoned version with rice, corn and ripe olives. "It's really...

This homemade cornbread is dressed up with green onion, cheddar cheese and jalapeno pepper. It takes just minutes to bake,...

After one taste, folks will wonder why you didn't make these crunchy garlic-and-herb snacks sooner. The oven-baked tortilla chips get...

"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy...

From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all...

I first saw this Southwest corn salad recipe in the Omaha paper a few years ago. It's ideal for family...

This Mexican chicken casserole is just the ticket when you want a substantial but simple meal. Cooked chicken, canned soup,...

This thick chili-like sauce from Sandi Leonard of Peculiar, Missouri gives spaghetti a southwestern zip.

"Whenever there's a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it's a big hit," report Pamela Smith...

This is a flavorful seafood dish that draws compliments each time I serve it to family and friends.

Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an...

I cooked for two people for the first 7 years of my marriage. Today, I'm a stay-at-home mom with a...

To stretch our grocery budget, we eat a lot of soups and pots of beans. This satisfying Mexican cornbread always...

This hearty taco bake recipe relies on a package of au gratin potatoes for simple preparation. Chock-full of beef, potatoes,...

With chili powder, red pepper flakes and picante sauce, this dip has plenty of kick! I like to take it...

Diced chicken and veggies are stirred with spicy salsa to create this satisfying skillet dish from field editor LaDonna Reed...