Farmers Market Street Tacos
I love going to my local farmer's market and seeing what fresh produce is in season that I can throw into a taco. Use whatever fresh veggies they have; I promise it will be delicious. —Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing
This dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. It has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original, and...
Air-Fryer Avocado Fries
Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
I love easy weeknight dinners such as this one. The sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable...
Air-Fried Butternut Squash Tacos
Butternut squash tossed with southwestern spices makes a wonderful base for vegetarian tacos. I'm always looking for easy and healthy...
Tex-Mex Potato Salad
I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...
Easy Shrimp Tacos
I love preparing these easy shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and...
Tex-Mex Grain Bowl
This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those...
Salsa Corn
All you'll need for this corn salsa recipe is corn and pico de gallo—a simple and effective solution for last-minute...
Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken
This tender chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it...
Black Bean Chicken Burritos
I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level...
Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
Spicy butternut squash makes such a great base for these vegetarian tacos. I’m always looking for quick and nutritious weeknight...
Fiesta Corn and Beans
Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....
Southwestern Pineapple Pork Chops
This quick entree will instantly transport you to the Southwest. Salsa plays lively counterpoint to the juicy pineapple-sweetened pork chops.—Lisa...
Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup
Here’s the perfect recipe for a busy week, because the slow cooker does most of the work for you! —Harold...
New Mexico Green Chile Breakfast Burritos
Back when I lived in the Southwest, we wrapped everything up in a tortilla. Breakfast burritos in every possible combination...
Slow-Cooked Pork Burritos
I have been making these slow-cooker burritos for as long as I can remember, changing the recipe now and then...
Tex-Mex Pork Chops
These easy Tex-Mex pork chops won a contest for me. Salsa, cumin and green chiles give them the kick they...
Grilled Guacamole
If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken...
Spicy Cowboy Chili
Toasting the peppers for this cowboy chili releases their earthy flavors. I recommend wearing gloves when handling dried peppers and...
Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Dressing
This pretty salad has such authentic flavor, you'll think you're sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. —Heidi Hall, North...
Southwest Steak & Potatoes
Bold seasonings give meat and potatoes a Southwest twist. Feel free to adjust the heat factor by using more or...
Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole
Every time I serve this creamy chicken ranch casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me...
Cilantro Potatoes
Fresh cilantro gives an exotic Syrian-style flavor to these easy, delicious skillet potatoes. They’re a creative complement to Mom’s tangy...
