Mexican

Kell Ferell of Alamo, North Dakota drives 80 miles round-trip every day for her job, so she needs quick, healthy...

On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet....

In Wexford, Pennsylvania, Ruth Carter relies on this hearty salad for a quick dinner on busy workdays. “My husband likes...

Use some of your garden bounty to whip up this zesty quiche-like casserole that teams zucchini with cheese, onion, egg...

Assemble this midday and your dinner will be ready and waiting for you.

This Southwestern-style salad is layered with crunchy tortilla chips, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, olives, cheese and a zippy meat mixture, then...

"Fried ice cream is one of my favorite desserts to order from Mexican restaurants," says Mandy Wright of Springville, Utah....

Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant...

"Here is one of my favorite light recipes," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario. With zip from cumin and red...

Jane Hardy of Henderson, Texas uses canned items, including kidney beans, cream-style corn and tomato sauce, to dress up ground...

These Southwest Summer Pork Chops get their zesty appeal from a simple combination of herbs and seasonings. We love the...

This thick chili-like sauce from Sandi Leonard of Peculiar, Missouri gives spaghetti a southwestern zip.

I've had this Mexican chicken bake recipe for 30 years. Since my kids, grandkids and guests of all ages request...

I first saw this Southwest corn salad recipe in the Omaha paper a few years ago. It's ideal for family...

From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all...

"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy...

After one taste, folks will wonder why you didn't make these crunchy garlic-and-herb snacks sooner. The oven-baked tortilla chips get...

This homemade cornbread is dressed up with green onion, cheddar cheese and jalapeno pepper. It takes just minutes to bake,...

For a different spin on traditional chili, try this nicely seasoned version with rice, corn and ripe olives. "It's really...

The best way to describe this tender pork recipe is "yummy!" Bottled barbecue sauce, canned green chiles and a few...

I've tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of...

Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...

These flaky fish fillets from Pix Stidham of Exeter, California get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus...

This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp...

This low-calorie soup is so quick to prepare and tastes so good. It's a real stomach-filler and warms us up...

For a quick satisfying meal, ladle up big bowlfuls of this vegetarian chili. Fresh cornbread is a delicious accompaniment. —Pat...

To stretch our grocery budget, we eat a lot of soups and pots o' beans. This satisfying Mexican corn bread...

I cooked for two people for the first 7 years of my marriage. Today, I'm a stay-at-home mom with a...

Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an...