Mexican

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

"My aunt shared this great South Texas dish with me," relates Billy Boyd of Houston, Texas. With just four ingredients,...

Jalapenos add zip to this quick-to-assemble combo of roast beef and cheese from Shirley Wayne. "It's a good hot sandwich...

“Nearly all the meals I make are meatless," writes Wendy Fenstermacher of Allentown, Pennsylvania. "This is one of my husband’s...

Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he...

The combination of sweet cornbread and spicy taco flavors really livens up this meal. Using ground turkey instead of beef...

Packed with fruit, veggies, nutrition and flavor, this lighter, whole-grain twist on traditional burritos is sure to be a big...

The ginger adds a pleasant zing to this twist on a traditional tostada. It's so easy to eat healthful foods...

In Hanover, Ontario, Denise Elder blends tangy tropical flavors for the fresh and sassy salsa that tops her tender chicken...

We created this ice cream cake to mimic the popular dessert in many Mexican restaurants without the deep frying. It’s...

“Packed with garden-fresh veggies, this ‘vitamin soup’ goes with just about any grilled meat, fish or fowl,” Leah Lyon of...

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

Get into the Halloween theme with this cute soup created by our Test Kitchen. With a mix of vegetables, beans...

"I love breakfast burritos--but they're typically high in fat and cholesterol. So I created my own healthier version," says Ed...

“These fun finger foods in tortilla chip scoops are just the thing for cold-weather get-togethers,” says Lisa Feld, a field...

"As a wife and mother on a busy farm, I like family-pleasing recipes that are simple," says May Anderson of...

This chili has hearty flavor but isn't too spicy, so even the younger kids like it.—Barb Schlafer, Appleton, Wisconsin

These fun “boats” are packed with a tasty taco meat filling that’s both hearty and family-friendly. —Taste of Home Test...

This mild and meaty Southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family’s going...

“The whole family will love this. The filling can be used for tacos, nachos, enchiladas or salads.” —Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...

I’m new to jicama, a root vegetable that’s popular in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. It lends plenty of crunch to...

Fresh fruits and veggies pair up for a fantastic summer salad that's savory, sweet and spicy all at once. Make...

This easy and convenient meal is easily changed to fit any family's picky eaters. You can even sneak in protein,...

This soup is made in minutes. We enjoy it with Herbed Dinner Rolls from an older issue of Simple &...

A restaurant-style soup starting with a can? It's possible with this creamy, comforting soup.
Dana Rood, Oreana, IL

Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern...

This turkey chili easily turns into a vegetarian dish by leaving out the meat or replacing it with soy crumbles....

Homemade salsa adds zip to these mouthwatering bean cakes. Serve on a bun for a scrumptious veggie burger! —Roxanne Chan,...

A spicy way to dress up rice, this southwestern salad will impress at the dinner table or at a potluck...