Breakfast Burrito Casserole
A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It's perfect for a...
Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread
Homey and comforting, this custardlike side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno adds just...
Beef-Stuffed Sopaipillas
After my brothers' football games when we were kids, we would all descend on a local restaurant for their wonderful...
Crispy Fried Tacos
My mother has been making these for more than 30 years. Frying the tacos makes them extra crispy and delicious....
Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
The spices really liven up this filling chicken tortilla soup. I often double the recipe, freezing leftovers for future dinners...
Mexican Fried Ice Cream
"Fried ice cream is one of my favorite desserts to order from Mexican restaurants," says Mandy Wright of Springville, Utah....
Avocado Crab Boats
These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and...
Nacho Pie
In place of the ground beef and mozzarella cheese, consider topping this zesty pie with lean ground sausage and cheddar...
Meatless Chili
"My husband is a big meat eater, so when he's out of town, I try to cut back on meat...
Halibut Enchiladas
North meets south of the border in this dish. I roll our local Alaskan halibut into tortillas. It's one of...
Creamy Jalapeno Corn
This comforting and creamy corn side dish is appealing to almost everyone. It gets its spicy kick from jalapeno peppers.—Judy...
Corn Quesadillas
My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown-bag lunches, so...
Chili Sauce Chicken
Chili sauce, garlic and basil add flavor to these moist chicken thighs. We enjoy the tender grilled chicken not just...
Smoky Barbecue Sauce
My mother has been relying on this recipe for years. We especially enjoy it on a beef brisket. —Carla Holland,...
Black Bean Rice Burgers
A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian burgers. "My fiance, who's a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man,...
Fresh Peach Salsa
Scooped up on a chip or in a taco, peach salsa makes everything taste like summer. It's also great served...
Spicy Peanuts
Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...
Beans and Rice Dinner
On cold or rainy days, this comforting beans and rice dish really fills the tummy. Sometimes I use pinto beans...
Black Bean Turkey Chili
This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...
Easy Santa Fe Chicken
"My day is busy from start to finish," remarks Debra Cook of Pampa, Texas. "So this quick and meaty main...
Easy Cheesy Nachos
There's no need to brown ground beef when fixing this satisfying snack. Laura Jirasek of White Lake, Michigan tops crunchy...
Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup
I'm always thankful when I can pull such a delicious soup together in under 30 minutes. —Amy McFadden, Chelsea, Alabama
Jicama Slaw
This jicama slaw is a nice change of pace from traditional cabbage coleslaw. The jicama adds a sweet, nutty flavor...
Chili-Cheese Rice Frittata
You don't need to fuss with a crust when you fix this hearty breakfast bake that makes the most of...
Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...
Spanish Sausage Supper
The wife of a pastor shared her recipe for this colorful all-in-one skillet meal that she frequently brings to church...
Camping Haystacks
Try this easy layered dish for a quick and easy meal after a day of hiking. —Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah
Creamy Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp and crab cooked with a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas. I made them for an annual fundraiser,...
Healthy Meat Loaf
Welcome your family in from the cold with this moist and delicious meat loaf with wonderful southwestern taco flavor. This...