Egg Blossoms
From North Tonawanda, New York, Barbara Nowakowski shares these cute phyllo dough shells filled with a savory combination of Parmesan...
Taco Bean Soup
This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...
Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken
The spicy cheese and Mexican seasoning give plenty of zip to these tender chicken rolls. Round out the meal with...
Hot Chili Cheese Dip
In Madera, California, Jeanie Carrigan simplifies party preparation by using her slow cooker to create this thick cheesy dip. "Your...
Chili Cheese Soup
To cut down on last minute preparation, Kyle Gray chops the vegetables from this rich soup the night before and...
Mom’s Tamale Pie
I don't believe my mom ever used a recipe for her tamale pie, but I came up with this version...
Chili Cheddar Pinwheels
These baked Southwestern bites, made with crescent roll dough, will steal the show at your next get-together. "They'll disappear in...
Spicy Cajun Stew
Packed with flavor, this dish is surprisingly quick and easy since it has just five ingredients. —Elizabeth Freise, Bryn Mawr,...
Cheesy Corn Dip
We like to munch on this tasty dip before dinner is ready. I also take it along to tail-gating or...
Quick Corn and Black Bean Salad
I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant...
Mexican Corn Dip
For tasty make-ahead dip try this recipe. It goes fast at office parties or any gathering. Mildly spicy, it's easy...
Pork with Pineapple Salsa
Not only odes this easy entree taste awesome, but it's good for you, too. A little brown sugar, ground ginger...
Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup
This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...
Potluck Taco Salad
I found this recipe in an old school cookbook, and I've taken it to many potlucks since then. The layers...
Mexican Meatloaf
"Being a working mother with a small budget and little time, I make a lot of dishes using ground beef,"...
Fiesta Ham Soup
Chowders are a scrumptious way to warm the spirits during the holidays. Our festive soup is brimming with ham, green...
Sunday Shrimp Pasta Bake
Pasta is popular in our home, so my favorite meal would almost have to have it in the main course....
Lime Navy Bean Chili
A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors Connie Thomas’s low-fat but filling family favorite. “I love relying on my slow cooker,”...
White Bean Chicken Stew
Field editor LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma dreamed up this hearty stew chock-full of white beans and chicken chunks....
Egg Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
Determined to come up with a brunch dish that didn’t keep me in the kitchen all morning, I created this...
Texas Ranch-Style Stew
Ground beef, beans and pasta thickens this hearty stew that's perfect for brisk autumn days. The zippy sauce, made with...
Vegetarian Spanish Rice
This rice recipe has been in our family for years. It's handy when you're in a hurry for a side...
Turkey Fajitas
I prepare these quick and easy fajitas about once a week, and my family never gets tired of them. I...
Turkey Salad Wraps
Your family will be happy to take the "wrap" when it's loaded with luscious turkey salad dressed with alight mix...
Cumin Rice with Avocado
Cumin, picante sauce and avocado do a terrific job of perking up rice in this any-day side dish. —Margaret Allen,...
Zippy Three-Bean Chili
I use convenient canned pinto, black and great northern beans to speed preparation of my hearty three-bean chili. The one-dish...
Home-Style Refried Beans
Lime juice, cumin and cayenne pepper make these beans so tasty, particularly when compared to the canned variety. I like...
Pantry Salsa
This homemade salsa is easy because it's made with canned tomatoes. Simply combine them with the seasonings for a spicy...
Nacho Snack Mix
This colorful mixture of bite-sized snack foods, cereal and crackers gets its south-of-the-border accent from taco seasoning. “The recipe makes...