Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the...
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...
Ham with Pineapple Salsa
A dear friend shared this recipe when she moved from Hawaii to Colorado. Now it’s one of my favorite ways...
Easy Taco Salad
This salad goes over well at any social function. (Teenagers just love it!) I usually double the recipe because it...
Not-Fried Ice Cream Cake
We created this ice cream cake to mimic the popular dessert in many Mexican restaurants without the deep frying. It’s...
Vegetarian Spanish Rice
This rice recipe has been in our family for years. It's handy when you're in a hurry for a side...
Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas
Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St....
Grilled Monterey Chicken
Try this chicken from the grill served in a refreshingly different way. And although the ingredient list appears long, it's...
Chicken Adobo
Seasonings and a splash of lime make this chicken something special, writes Carma Blosser from Livermore, Colorado. “It is also...
Cheddar-Bacon Dip
Both children and adults enjoy this dip. And I'm a fan because it's so quick and easy to prepare. I...
Southwestern Eggs Benedict with Avocado Sauce
I frequently make this spicy spinoff of classic eggs Benedict for my husband, who loves breakfast. I like the heat...
Biscuit Tostadas
Refrigerated biscuits and just four other ingredients make it easy for little hands to assemble these cute kid-size tostadas. "They're...
Chipotle-Honey Grilled T-Bones
If you like to kick things up on the grill, this is the steak for you. My husband even makes...
Calico Corn Cakes
Served with salsa on the side, these fluffy corn cakes from our Test Kitchen make a fantastic side for nearly...
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....
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...
Grilled Tuna with Pineapple Salsa
When Beveylon Concha spent some time in Honolulu, she came upon this tropical treatment for tuna. Now a personal chef...
Watermelon Salsa
From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon!...
Tomato Guacamole Dip
With just six ingredients, this refreshing dip is a snap to whip up. From Racine, Wisconsin, Jill Perez says, “It's...
Chipotle Chicken with Spanish Rice
Chipotle peppers add smoky heat to this zippy chicken and rice dish. Chop up leftovers and stuff into bell peppers...
Spicy Crunchy Veggies
This simple salad offers a lot of crunch and plenty of spice. I like topping it off with ranch-flavored almonds...
Beef & Bean Tacos
Food won’t go to waste when you serve this satisfying taco that puts canned goods to use. Even better, the...
Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls
More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...