Cilantro Salad Dressing
Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont
Chipotle Ham ‘n’ Cheese Dip
If you enjoy throwing dinner parties for friends, you can't beat a convenient slow-cooker recipe like this one. Who wants...
Grilled Southwestern Potato Salad
This salad is perfect with a grilled steak for a Tex-Mex meal, and most of it can even be prepared...
Caramel Apple Burritos
This recipe is fun to experiment with. I've made them with different varieties of apples and have substituted applesauce or...
Southwest Flank Steak
A perfectly balanced rub imparts deep flavors without the muss and fuss of a marinade that can often be time-consuming...
Heartwarming Chili
A touch of baking cocoa gives this chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...
Taco Pork Chops
With a kick from taco seasoning, everyday and ordinary take a backseat to new and exciting. You'll love this dressed-up...
Fish Tacos with Guacamole
Fish tacos are my new favorite thing—lighter and healthier than beef tacos smothered in cheese. Try adding tomatoes, green onions...
Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce
“I grew up in Alaska where halibut was readily available for recipes like this. A good friend, who normally doesn’t...
Cinnamon Chocolate Nachos
Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...
Chicken Fajitas
With these colorful fajitas, it's easy to bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table! The fresh flavor of...
Black Bean Chicken Salad
A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad...
Southwest Pork Tenderloin
When living in Europe, I missed classic Southwestern flavors. Using what I had, I made spicy pork tenderloin and it's...
Pork Chops Mole
Mole sauce or paste, a spicy sauce made with chocolate, cinnamon, dried red pepper and other ingredients, can be found...
Flour Tortilla Mix
Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota shares this recipe for homemade flour and spinach tortillas. Use them when a recipe calls...
Poblano Pesto
"You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy...
Chili Artichoke Dip
It's not tricky to prepare this warm tempting dip. It's cheesy and satisfying with a bit of zip from the...
Chili Cheese Snacks
I've been collecting appetizer recipes for more than 20 years and have a host of tasty treats. These crescent roll...
Chili con Carne
At chili suppers, this chili con carne recipe always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it...
Shortcut Tres Leches Cake
My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno...
Egg & Chorizo Wraps
My husband grew up in Southern California and loves chorizo. We use the spicy sausage in these chorizo and egg...
Migas Breakfast Tacos
Unless you grew up in the Southwest or visit there often, you might be hearing of migas for the first...
Fiesta Shrimp Cocktail
Impress your guests by serving this appetizer in a martini glass or other fancy stemware. I make this every time...
Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...
Creamy White Chili
Years ago, as a time-starved college student, I got this wonderful recipe from my sister-in-law. She had made a big...
25 Salsa Recipes for Every Kind of Chip
From sweet to spicy, salsa is one of the most versatile dips around. Here's 25 salsa recipes for every mood,...
53 Make-Ahead Mexican Recipes
Zesty, south-of-the border flavor is yours for the taking…even on your busiest nights. Just try one of these convenient Mexican...
48 Mexican Recipes That Serve a Crowd
Throwing a party? Stock up on the good stuff with these amazing Mexican foods that will feed 10 or more!