Mexican

My family loves any foods with a southwestern kick, so this recipe gets a big thumbs-up from them. I have...

Add quinoa cooked with smoked paprika to your list of top sides. To warm the spinach leaves, quickly saute if...

Quesadillas have never tasted as good as when they are filled with slightly sweet onions and peppers and topped with...

I modified a nachos recipe I found, and my family loves it! It is now a regular at all of...

I used to make this dish with beef, but substituting with portobella mushrooms turned it into my family's vegetarian favorite....

“I first tasted posole while visiting a friend in Santa Fe. It was a
revelation! I have since been...

You won't even miss the meat in this satisfying salad chock-full of beans, veggies and mouthwatering Southwest flavor. —Heather Carroll,...

A cup of chili is always a pleasant way to warm up on a cold day. This one has a...

For those who like it spicy, it’s easy to turn up the heat on these potatoes by adding more chili...

We can’t get enough barbecued fish at our house. This recipe can be made ahead and served cold, or you...

Put a little spice in your menu with my favorite Anaheim pepper recipe. The peppers, jalapenos and cayenne heat up...

When I serve California Tamale Pie, I know I’ll see smiles on the faces of everyone at the table. With...

Before I retired, this recipe was a mainstay in our house. I could prepare the ingredients the night before, and...

I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so...

This casserole is perfect for a special brunch. It combines the spices of the Southwest with the comfort of a...

A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It's perfect for a...

I came up with this beef carnitas recipe while trying to figure out what I could do with a pot...

Clever little meatballs deliver the flavor and rich sauce of a traditional tamale in a bite-sized portion. They’re a delightfully...

Chopped onion and garlic plus spicy seasonings add outstanding flavor to this attractive round loaf. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Used as a dip or a sauce on burgers, chicken or pork, this creamy queso is spiced with chiles, chipotle...

I created a lighter, no-guilt alternative with the bold flavors we love, but missing the calorie-laden tortilla. —Marquisha Turner, Denver,...

My family is very picky, so I created this Italian burrito loaded with beef, cheese and sauce to satisfy...

Get the scoop on making a standout guacamole. A handful of chopped celery adds some fun crunch in this avocado...

My extended family shares a meal every Sunday. The aunts and uncles take turns bringing everything from main dishes to...

This agua de Jamaica is an iced tea made from hibiscus, which is tart and deep red like cranberry juice....

Salsa with strawberries, blueberries and nectarines makes a refreshing side dish. We scoop it up using tortilla chips sprinkled with...

Ceviche is a seafood recipe of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, which cooks it without heat. This version starts...

This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can't find chorizo, ground beef or...

For something cool on a hot day, we mix shrimp and crabmeat with crunchy veggies straight from the garden. Look...