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    Shrimp Fajitas

    13 reviews

    I’ve lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We’re always looking for tasty ways to keep...


    Green Chile Corn Muffins

    3 reviews

    While visiting a local Mexican restaurant, I sampled a spicy corn muffin with a surprising sweetness. This recipe is a...


    Cherry-Glazed Chicken with Toasted Pecans

    5 reviews

    What started out as a way to use up some leftover preserves and cheese turned out to be a family...


    Tomato Nacho Dip

    1 review

    A friend gave me the recipe for this simple dip. The thick and creamy concoction gets its zip from canned...


    Southwest Turkey Bulgur Dinner

    2 reviews

    In the past few years, I’ve been trying to incorporate more whole grains in our dinners. Bulgur is one of...


    Corn and Green Chile Casserole

    1 review

    We live very close to the Mexican border, so recipes featuring corn and green chiles are popular here. This dish...


    Asparagus Omelet Tortilla Wrap

    1 review

    Since this omelet is packed with whole grains, veggies and protein, all I have
    to do is add a...


    Black Bean Quesadillas

    6 reviews

    When I get home late from work as an operating room nurse, I often rely on this handy recipe. Topped...

    Baked Omelet

    2 reviews

    There's so much to like in these tasty baked egg squares. The family-size dish is loaded with green chiles, ham,...


    Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies

    4 reviews

    Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled...


    Four-Bean Taco Chili

    3 reviews

    This is how you heat up the dinner table on a cold night. My zesty chili is chock-full of ground...


    Low & Slow Pork Verde

    8 reviews

    My family loves this versatile pork dish. We like to have it over a serving of cheesy grits, but it...


    Sour Cream and Cranberry Bars

    4 reviews

    I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....


    Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

    3 reviews

    I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...


    Chocolate Chip & Cookie Butter Thumbprints

    2 reviews

    I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...


    Blue Moon Crescent Cookies

    1 review

    I love my grandma's vanilla crescent cookies, but wanted to add my own twist. These have a touch of lemon...


    Godiva Liqueur Brownies

    1 review

    Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...

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    Gingerbread Buddies

    2 reviews

    These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...


    Ruby-Red Pretzel Dip

    6 reviews

    Plain pretzels get a pretty coating and tangy taste from this thick, festive blend. —Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey


    Black Bean Soft Tacos

    3 reviews

    Spiced just right, these bean-based tacos have plenty of south-of-the-border appeal. I liven up the black bean filling with diced...


    Cheeseburger Chowder

    6 reviews

    After tasting a wonderful chowder at a restaurant, I dressed up can of cheese soup to see if I could...


    Southwestern Chicken Soup

    8 reviews

    This slow-cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chiles, the savory soup is...


    Taco Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...

    Chili Stew

    2 reviews

    This thick zippy stew is loaded with familiar ingredients, such as ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans and chili beans. Chili...


    Hominy Beef Chili

    1 review

    Hunker down for the night and get cozy with this filling chili. Loaded with beef chuck roast and convenient staples,...


    Champagne Party Punch

    4 reviews

    To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Chili Cheddar Penne

    9 reviews

    There's plenty of saucy, cheese flavor in this dish. Taco seasoning and canned chilies give it a zippy southwestern flare....


    Turnip Sausage Stew

    3 reviews

    “This is a delicious stew,” says Carma Blosser of Livermore, Colorado. “The sausage and turnips give it really special flavor.”...


    Hot Spiced Wine

    3 reviews

    My friends, family and I enjoy this spiced wine during cold-winter gatherings. This warm drink will be a special treat...