Black Bean & Corn Quinoa
Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter’s college asked parents for the best quinoa...
Classic Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches means "three milks." This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk—evaporated, condensed and cream....
Beef Enchilada Lasagna Casserole
“Whenever I make this cheesy layered casserole, my guests rave about it and ask for the recipe. I serve it...
Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup
I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...
Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
I love Mexican food, but I'm always looking for ways to make it more healthy. I reworked a dish that...
Beef ‘n’ Rice Enchiladas
With a toddler in the house, I look for foods that are a snap to make. Loaded with beef, cheese...
Bean Burritos
I always have the ingredients for this cheesy burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the...
Spanish Noodles & Ground Beef
Bacon adds crunch to this comforting stovetop supper my mom used to make when I was a kid. Now I...
Southwest Vegetarian Bake
This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's perfect any...
Spicy Montana Chili
This thick and chunky chili has some kick to it. I like to top it with shredded cheddar and then...
Breakfast Enchilada Casserole
In our women's group, we take turns making brunch. I was tired of the same casseroles, so I created this...
Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken Fajitas
For our fajitas, I combine chicken and pineapple for a different flavor. These fajitas are more on the sweet side,...
Green Chile Chicken Chili
The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans....
Fiesta Coleslaw
Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on...
Taco Bubble Pizza
Your entire family's going to be requesting this Taco Bubble Pizza recipe! Lucky for you, it's a cinch with tomato...
Shortcut Tres Leches Cake
My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...
Black Bean Bulgur Salad
The only cooking in this easy bulgur salad is heating the broth and bulgur. You can adapt the recipe to...
Potato Kugel
The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest in your potato kugel is to switch back and forth when grating...
Chili con Queso
Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip. I may be biased, but I have to say it's excellent....
Southwestern Rice Salad
This meatless salad makes a robust side dish, filling lunch or satisfying snack. Try spooning some into low-fat tortillas for...
Southwestern Macaroni Salad
From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, "This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni--it's yummy! It serves a lot,...
Fire-and-Ice Salad
This recipe gets its unique name from the combination of cool crisp vegetables and the spicy jalapeno and dressing. Folks...
Gazpacho Salad
Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and...
Black Bean Dip
With black beans, avocados, corn, peppers and cilantro, this family bean dip has lots of flavor and texture. This dip...
Pepper Jelly
This spicy-sweet jelly is colored for Christmas...and flavored right for year-round use. Our test kitchen staff recommends spreading it on...
Omelet Tortilla Wrap
“Here’s a hearty, better-for-you breakfast that can be eaten right
out of hand. Kids just love it.”
Ingrid...
Catherine’s Guacamole
Get the scoop on making a standout guacamole. A handful of chopped celery adds some fun crunch in this avocado...
Brown-Bag Burritos
"For a change from sandwiches, we like burritos-something many people don't consider in a brown-bag lunch," says Rhonda Cliett of...
Pressure-Cooker Beef Carnitas
I came up with this pressure-cooker beef carnitas recipe while cleaning out my refrigerator, and trying to figure out what...