Mexican

A perfectly balanced rub imparts deep flavors without the muss and fuss of a marinade that can often be time-consuming...

A touch of baking cocoa gives this chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...

With a kick from taco seasoning, everyday and ordinary take a backseat to new and exciting. You'll love this dressed-up...

Fish tacos are my new favorite thing—lighter and healthier than beef tacos smothered in cheese. Try adding tomatoes, green onions...

“I grew up in Alaska where halibut was readily available for recipes like this. A good friend, who normally doesn’t...

Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...

With these colorful fajitas, it's easy to bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table! The fresh flavor of...

A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad...

When living in Europe, I missed classic Southwestern flavors. Using what I had, I made spicy pork tenderloin and it's...

Mole sauce or paste, a spicy sauce made with chocolate, cinnamon, dried red pepper and other ingredients, can be found...

Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota shares this recipe for homemade flour and spinach tortillas. Use them when a recipe calls...

"You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy...

My husband loves these wraps for lunch and dinner. I serve them with nacho cheese tortilla chips and sometimes use...

Betty Nickels of Tampa, Florida combines crunchy fresh veggies with black beans and a splash of hot pepper sauce to...

Bizcochitos, with their wonderful citrus and spice flavors, are special cookies we look forward to each year. It just isn't...

"Having the seasonings mixed up in advance makes stirring up a batch of chili a breeze," suggests Mary Henderson of...

Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...

This fun, Southwest-style main dish features an easy tortilla crust and a hearty filling. “The amount of seasoning is just...

This lasagna is quick and easy to prepare, and leaves me plenty of time to feed our horses, goats and...

“This recipe gets rave reviews” exclaims Carla McMahon of Hermiston, Oregon. It’s great as is, but you can kick up...

My family especially enjoys this dish in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. This recipe...

I discovered breakfast burritos at a workshop of holiday breakfasts offered at our church. It was a big hit! It...

It's a breeze to make with the no-fuss Italian dressing marinade and fast-cooking sirloin steak.—Lorna Nault, Chesterton, Indiana

These enchiladas have more of a spaghetti sauce-tomato taste than typical Southwestern dishes. Loraine Meyer of Bend, Oregon relates, “I...

Here’s my go-to whenever we have brunch guests. If I have extra berries, I just make a fruit salad for...

"This creamy cheese dip is so quick and easy that it can be served in any season," writes Deidra Engle...

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

As a cook for a commercial salmon fishing crew, I found this recipe to be an innovative use of salmon....

This is a wonderful weeknight meal because it is put together so fast. It has a slight Mexican flavor but...