Tortilla Dessert Cups
Diabetics and dessert lovers alike are "wowed" by these creamy treats. Says Susan Miller of Wakeman, Ohio, "After finding out...
Avocado Fruit Salad
I'm glad a friend gave me this delicious recipe, featuring four kinds of fruit as well as avocado. A light...
Fiesta Beef Bowls
This easy entree will knock your socks off. Zesty ingredients turn round steak into a phenomenal meal-in-one. —Deborah Linn, Valdez,...
Mexican Layered Salad
Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a...
Durango Potato Casserole
For those who like it spicy, it’s easy to turn up the heat on these potatoes by adding more chili...
Southwest Creamy Pasta Bake
“I like to cook a package of boneless chicken breasts in the microwave, then dice it up and store in...
Southwest Turkey Lettuce Wraps
If you're tired of the same old taco routine, give these a try. I tweaked a friend's recipe to suit...
Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup
My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it’s easy, fast and...
Chipotle Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins
This simple skillet recipe makes it easy to cook turkey on a weeknight. The combination of sweet, spicy and smoky...
Southwest Tortilla-Turkey Skillet
I wanted to cut back on red meat, but my husband thinks ground turkey can be dry. I think the...
Hoosier Chili
This chili is a little sweeter than other recipes I've tasted, but I like it that way. It reminds me...
Turkey Enchiladas
I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite nontraditional way to...
Turkey Enchilada Stack
As a child, my husband was one of the pickiest kids around, but my mother-in-law could always get him to...
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisines, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...
Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler
I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It's now a family tradition. Top it off...
Jalapeno Popper Corn Cupcakes
Cream cheese frosting may seem like an unlikely partner for a jalapeno and cornmeal cupcake, but we guarantee the treats...
Fast Fruit Salsa
We like this refreshing and colorful salsa served with tortilla chips or spooned over grilled chicken. For another fruity option,...
Tangy Bean Soup
This soup has a great southwestern flavor and is a real winner with my family. I love it because I...
Turkey Ranch Wraps
Here's a cool idea that's ready to gobble up in no time. It's a terrific use for deli turkey. Just...
Carne Guisada
While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home....
Southwest Turkey Stew
I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family...
Spicy Beef Salad
This recipe was inspired by my love of spicy flavors and light, nutritious entrees. The pretty salad has an appealing...
Favorite Mexican Cornbread
I love to cook and my supportive and encouraging mom finally convinced me to submit this recipe. I often serve...
Easy Mexican Rice
"As a wife and mother on a busy farm, I like family-pleasing recipes that are simple," says May Anderson of...
Zippy Chicken Corn Chowder
In this full-bodied chowder, corn is complemented by a zesty pepper flavor that you can adjust to suit your family's...
Flan
This light egg custard recipe comes from a missionary friend who lives in Mexico. It's very typical of the Southwest...and...
Sally’s West Coast Chili
We often have chili cook-offs at our church, so we trade lots of different recipes. I was always mixing and...
Guacamole Dip
SINCE guacamole is a favorite in this area with its emphasis on Mexican food, I decided to create my own...
Southern Vegetable Soup
This chunky, Southern vegetable soup is a surefire way to warm up those cold winter nights. —Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri