Cheeseburger Chowder
After tasting a wonderful chowder at a restaurant, I dressed up can of cheese soup to see if I could...
Southwestern Chicken Soup
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
This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...
Chili Stew
This thick zippy stew is loaded with familiar ingredients, such as ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans and chili beans. Chili...
Hominy Beef Chili
Hunker down for the night and get cozy with this filling chili. Loaded with beef chuck roast and convenient staples,...
Champagne Party Punch
To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...
Chili Cheddar Penne
There's plenty of saucy, cheese flavor in this dish. Taco seasoning and canned chilies give it a zippy southwestern flare....
Turnip Sausage Stew
“This is a delicious stew,” says Carma Blosser of Livermore, Colorado. “The sausage and turnips give it really special flavor.”...
Hot Spiced Wine
My friends, family and I enjoy this spiced wine during cold-winter gatherings. This warm drink will be a special treat...
Southwestern Pulled Pork
The best way to describe this tender pork recipe is "yummy!" Bottled barbecue sauce, canned green chiles and a few...
Taco Pinwheels Appetizers
The colorful tomatoes, lettuce and chiles make these bite-sized snacks a perfect addition to a holiday buffet. —Beverly Matthews, Pasco,...
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Brighten blustery gray days with steaming bowlfuls of butternut squash apple soup that's the color of California sunshine. It's velvety,...
Soft Sandwich Buns
"I bake these soft and golden sandwich buns a few times a week because my whole family loves them," reports...
Bagel with a Veggie Schmear
I got this recipe from my favorite bagel shop in New York City. Now I make this every time I'm...
Best Coconut Chocolate Cake
I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies...
Wedding Soup
“My family loves this quick and easy version of Italian wedding soup," says Kimberly Parker of North Olmsted, Ohio. "They...
Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant
Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...
Spicy Turkey Quesadillas
A bit of spice livens up cranberries and turkey while fat-free cream cheese rounds out the bold flavors in this...
Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
My husband and I like chicken and spicy food. This dish can be adapted to any degree of heat by...
Spanish Rice with Cilantro
This special Spanish rice and tomatoes seasoned with green chiles and fresh cilantro make a colorful side dish to serve...
Southwestern Roast Beef Sandwiches
When we have leftover roast beef, I like to make these tasty grilled sandwiches that get their zip from green...
Onion Beef au Jus
Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with...
Pineapple-Pecan Cheese Spread
This smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chiles and crunchy pecans. It’s always a hit,...
Zesty Nacho Dip
To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chiles and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could...
Makeover Mexican Roll-Ups
It's surprising what a quick substitution or two will do. By simply switching from full-fat products to reduced- or low-fat,...
Taco Chicken Wraps
The flavorful filling in these wraps has a definite kick, but you can adjust the chiles and peppers to suit...
Homemade Lentil Barley Stew
Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...
Slow-Cooked Enchilada Dinner
This layered southwestern meal just can't be beat. It gets its spicy flavor from green chiles, chili powder and cumin....
Zippy Spanish Rice Soup
I created this recipe after ruining a dinner of Spanish rice. I tried to salvage the dish by adding more...