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
Cheeseburger Nachos
Cheeseburger nachos are the perfect game-day graze. Load them up with all the toppings or let everyone claim part of...
Cowboy Spaghetti
Cowboy spaghetti starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven, giving you plenty of hands-off time to prepare a...
Loaded Cowboy Queso
Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage...
Are You Making Nachos the Right Way?
The trick is in the layers.
Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust
New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with...
Copycat Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger
My niece fell in love with the quesadilla burger from Applebee's and challenged me to make it at home. She...
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...
Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad
My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee's three separate times before we finally asked the waitress...
Pressure-Cooker Tex-Mex Risotto
I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot...
Jackfruit Tacos with Green Apple Salsa
These easy jackfruit tacos are flavored with taco seasoning and topped with fresh green apple salsa. Make them vegan by...
Frittata Goes to Mexico
I love my air fryer, as you can multitask while you’re air frying. These individual Mexico-inspired flavored mini frittatas are...
Air-Fryer Southwestern Chicken Enchiladas
These air-fryer enchiladas are not only quick and easy but a perfect dinner for Taco Tuesday or any day of...
Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder
Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...
A 7-Day Meal Plan of Southwestern Dinners
Stock up on sour cream, cilantro, lime, avocado and your favorite salsa— you'll be using them all week. Enjoy taquitos,...
Easy Tamale Pie with Peppers
My family loves anything with southwestern flavor, so this recipe is a big hit. It's super quick and easy to...
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...
Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin
We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can...
Cowboy Cooking Tips We Learned from a Real Cowboy
The owner of Bear Creek Smokehouse shares his favorite cowboy cooking tips for smoked meat, jalapeno cornbread and more.
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...
Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos
Tacos just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy tacos are for those who are huge fans...
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...
Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup
I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure...
