Texas Confetti Rice Salad
A spicy way to dress up rice, this southwestern salad will impress at the dinner table or at a potluck...
Black Bean Cakes with Mole Salsa
Homemade salsa adds zip to these mouthwatering bean cakes. Serve on a bun for a scrumptious veggie burger! —Roxanne Chan,...
Flatbread Tacos with Ranch Sour Cream
These tasty flatbread tacos, made with convenient refrigerated biscuits, are ideal for serving buffet style. Set out the toppings and...
Southwest Black Bean Soup
A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use...
Turkey Chili with Penne
This turkey chili easily turns into a vegetarian dish by leaving out the meat or replacing it with soy crumbles....
Orange Shrimp Mojo
With jalapeno, orange and avocado, this enticing entree is spicy, tangy and fresh with every bite. The sauce beautifully glazes...
Mini Chicken Empanadas
Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several...
Sloppy Jose Supper
Do something fun and delicious with your leftover cornbread. Top it with this slightly spicy southwestern dish. Simple, fast and...
Tamale Casserole
If you love tamales, you'll love this layered tamale casserole. It's a hearty dish that's easy to whip up and...
Chipotle Cheeseburgers
Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your...
Tacoritos
This mild and meaty southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family is...
Omelet Tortilla Wrap
“Here’s a hearty, better-for-you breakfast that can be eaten right
out of hand. Kids just love it.”
Ingrid...
Cheese Straws
Whet appetites with light and crispy cheese straws!
Slow-Cooked Green Chili Beef Burritos
This recipe gets rave reviews every time I make it. The shredded beef has a luscious, slow-cooked flavor that you...
Steak and Black Bean Burritos
Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Mexican Chicken Tortilla Chowder
A restaurant-style soup starting with a can? It's possible with this creamy, comforting soup.
Dana Rood, Oreana, IL
Effortless Guacamole
Here’s one delicious, extra-easy classic you’ll turn to again and again. “I’ve been making this recipe since I started cooking,...
Breakfast Enchiladas
Breakfast for dinner? We’re in! Breakfast enchiladas deliver scrambled eggs and spicy chorizo, baked under enchilada sauce for an easy...
Southwest Enchilada Bake
The whole family will love this comforting, cheese-topped, stick-to-your-ribs casserole. It has just the right touch of heat. —Dixie Terry,...
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning packs the best flavors of Mexico into one bottle. And because you make it, you get to...
Spicy Peanuts
Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...
Confetti Corn Quesadillas
This easy and convenient meal is easily changed to fit any family's picky eaters. You can even sneak in protein,...
Chipotle Roast Beef Sandwiches
Rustic ciabatta bread is the perfect match for tender roast beef and bold blue cheese and chipotle in this easy,...
Hearty Pita Tacos
You don't need to skimp on flavor when trying to eat healthy. Our 9-year-old daughter enjoys helping us make these...
Poblano Pesto
"You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy...
Mushroom Bean Burritos
“The whole family will love this. The filling can be used for tacos, nachos, enchiladas or salads.” —Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...
Tacoritos for Two
This mild and meaty Southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family’s going...
Chorizo Poppers
Chorizo sausage adds even more zip to jalapeno popper snacks bursting with cheese. Guests are glad to see them at...
Fire-Roasted Salsa
Canned tomatoes never tasted better than they do in this restaurant-quality salsa you can have ready in 15 minutes flat....