Holidays & Events
It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.
Chili Tamale Casserole
The combination of chilies and chocolate in this casserole from Ralph Stamm of Dayton, Ohio is a good match for the spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar. Just a little bit goes a long way to enhance the flavors of his original recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Chili Tamale Pie
This is a crowd pleasing potluck dish that's easy to prepare. A little heat, a little sweet, and a big...
Cobre Valley Casserole
We live in southeastern Arizona, in a part of the state known as Cobre Valley. Cobre is Spanish for copper,...
Brown-Bag Burritos
"For a change from sandwiches, we like burritos-something many people don't consider in a brown-bag lunch," says Rhonda Cliett of...
Three-Bean Taco Chili
This hearty chili is filling, nourishing and tastes like it simmered all day long. Leftover chili freezes well for a...
Brisket ‘n’ Bean Burritos
This easy recipe is stuffed with not one, but two kinds of meat: smoky bacon and tender beef brisket. —Ruth...
Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza
My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty...
Beef ‘n’ Bean Egg Rolls
Unlike traditional cabbage-filled egg rolls, this version uses Southwest-seasoned ground beef and beans. These are a regular part of our...
Refried Bean-Taco Pizza
When I’m in a rush, I take advantage of convenient prepared pizza crust to create this Mexican-style pizza. If you...
Beef & Bean Enchiladas
These tried-and-true enchiladas are just what you need on rushed weeknights. Myra Innes — Auburn, Kansas
Black Bean and Beef Tostadas
Just a handful of ingredients add up to one of our family’s favorites. Also easy to double for company! —Susan...
Super Nacho Appetizer
Mexican food is popular for potluck gatherings here in South Texas, and this dish always brings "oohs" and "aahs". It's...
Enchilada Lasagna
I adapted this recipe from one I got from a television program. The refried beans were a last-minute inspiration when...
South of the Border Dip
Sometimes I double the recipe and serve it as a meal with chopped tomato, sliced avocados and sliced black olives.—Sandy...
Chorizo Bean Dip
With its zesty Mexican flavors and tempting toppings, this dish is the first to empty on the appetizer table. I...
Mexican Layer Dip
This adaptable Mexican layer dip is like a magnet to hungry guests at our family get-togethers and casual parties. It’s...
Beef-Topped Bean Enchiladas
This recipe for this spicy main dish came from my collection of Relief Society cookbooks compiled by the women's organization...
Acapulco Delight
This dish always delights my family and friends at potlucks and gatherings.—Margene Skaggs, Guinda, California
Beef ‘n’ Bean Pockets
"These tasty pockets are whole meal wrapped up in one," says field editor Arlene Zerbst of Newcastle, Wyoming.
Beef and Bean Burritos
This recipe made it through the pickiest taste testers: my kids! They absolutely hate beans, but love, love, love these...
Hearty Tex-Mex Chili
I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to...