Shrimp Quesadilla
Quick and simple enough for any weekday, these shrimp quesadillas boast a refreshing flavor special enough for guests. Serve with...
Garlic Beef Enchiladas
Beef enchiladas are typically prepared with corn tortillas, but my husband, Jeff, and I prefer flour tortillas. I use them...
Brisket Tacos
Birthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon...
Enchilada Casserole
Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn't like Mexican food. Plus,...
Spicy Shredded Chicken
I love Mexican food, but not the high calorie count that often comes with it. This easy dish is healthy,...
Taco Joe Dip
My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...
Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata
This versatile bake can be made as an entree, a brunch option or a potluck dish. It's one of the...
Lime Cucumber Salsa
This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with...
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
If you're thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few...
Contest-Winning Beef Stuffed Crescents
My neighbor makes these crescents using jalapenos instead of green chiles and calls them "rattlesnake bites!" I love that this...
Corn Fritter Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup
My family used to vacation at a resort in Vermont that served corn fritters with maple syrup. Now when I...
Mexican Chicken Bake
I've had this Mexican chicken bake recipe for 30 years. Since my kids, grandkids and guests of all ages request...
Mexican Stuffed Shells
My husband and I both love Mexican food—the hotter the better. But since our children and friends like milder dishes,...
Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops
I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...
Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad
This salad is great for potlucks since it travels well and goes with everything. Have you heard the old wives'...
Easy Strawberry Salsa
My salsa is sweet and colorful, with just a little bite from jalapeno peppers. I love to use fresh strawberries...
Quicker Caramel Flan
Do you enjoy ordering flan at your favorite restaurant? Now you savor the flavor of this popular dessert in your...
Mexican Beef
Purchased taco seasoning mixes can't compare to our home economists' flavorful blend.
Pomgaritas
Pomegranate juice gives a tart and tasty twist to the traditional margarita. The ruby color is great for Christmas, but...
Easy Chili
This easy chili recipe is handy when you want a fast, filling meal. —Betty-Jean Molyneux, Geneva, Ohio
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...
Jalapeno Potato Salad
Field editor Sarah Woodruff of Watertown, South Dakota puts a zippy spin on potato salad. It's perfect for a picnic!
Roast Beef Tortilla Wraps
Cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper give the cream cheese spread in these extraordinary sandwiches a deliciously mild Southwestern flavor.
Beef-Wrapped Stuffed Peppers
We love Mexican flavors and spicy foods––and this recipe has it all. Try serving our flank steak-wrapped peppers with rice,...
Mexican Pork Roast
Friends who live in Mexico shared this dish with me years ago. They cooked the roast in a clay pot...
Santa Fe Chipotle Chili
Sausage and ground beef make this spiced chili a meat lover's delight. I can freeze and reheat it later without...
Chicken Tacos
Even finicky eaters love "Taco Night" because they can add toppings to suit their tastes. In this chicken taco recipe,...
Sopa de Tortilla
This popular soup has flavor and texture in every spoonful. This traditional version blends tender chicken with a light broth...
Fresh Corn Cakes
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I...