Hacienda Hash Browns
I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...
Mexican Mocha Mix
This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
Roasted Veggie Wraps
Give roasted veggies an Italian accent with salad dressing mix and shredded mozzarella, then fold them into flour tortillas. "My...
Turkey Guacamole Wraps
Tuck smoked turkey and a creamy avocado spread into tortilla wraps and add a dash of hot sauce for a...
Ice Cream Tacos
Ice Cream Tacos look just like the real thing—but they're stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with cherries and...
Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches
Jalapenos add zip to this quick-to-assemble combo of roast beef and cheese from Shirley Wayne. "It's a good hot sandwich...
Quick Red Beans and Rice
Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...
Barbecued Taco Salad
Don't expect the typical spicy flavor of other taco salads. Barbecue sauce makes this version a little sweeter, which is...
Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos
"Folks gobble up these taste-tempting stuffed peppers," relates Gay Nell Nicholas of Henderson, Texas. "They have a crisp golden coating,...
Chili Bean Cheese Omelet
"In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...
Mexican Turkey Skillet
This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but...
Witch’s Caviar
I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem,...
Quick Easy Salsa
I never really cared for store bought salsa so I decided to come up with my own recipe. Now I...
Jalapeno Quail Appetizers
"My husband quail-hunts every season, and this recipe has become our favorite way to serve the birds. The bacon keeps...
Sausage & Salsa Breakfast Burritos
The best of breakfast gets wrapped snugly in a whole wheat tortilla for a hand-held feast on the go. —Michelle...
Spicy Mashed Potatoes
“While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add...
Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
I came up with this beverage to serve at holiday celebrations for a festive twist on the traditional margarita. It's...
Tangy Ribs and Onions
We raised hogs on our farm when I was a child. This recipe was a favorite then...and it still is...
Fiesta Time Omelet
I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two...
Boo-rito Bites
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...
Mexican Fiesta Dip
"I lost 30 pounds by using slimmed-down ingredients in my recipes, and I still get to enjoy goodies like this...
Cinnamon-Sugar Sweet Potato Pastries
We always have leftover mashed sweet potatoes after our Thanksgiving feast. I take what’s left to make an indulgent filling...
Denver Scramble Tostada
My tostadas feature the ingredients of a classic Denver omelet: ham, cheddar and green pepper. I also make a zesty...
Mexican Fiesta Salad
“I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I’d make a salad with the fresh...
Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage
Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped Cajun cabbage that I adapted from a friend's recipe....
Pork and Green Chile Casserole
I work at a local hospital and another job part time, so I'm always on the lookout for good, quick...
Spanish Rice and Chicken
My mother has always been an avid cook, and my sister, two brothers and I were raised on this Spanish...
Fiesta Pinwheels
Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with...
Sopaipillas
Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. We love to serve them...