Southwest

Southwestern recipes were born where cultures meet. The influences of Mexican and American cuisine make for some winning dinners, soups, apps and desserts.

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    Chipotle Pumpkin Butternut Soup

    This comforting, warm soup will help to keep your spirits up in the fall. Using your garden goodies, warm spices are mixed with some heat from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. You can use any beans you like and add fresh spinach or kale. —Teri Schloessmann, Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Cucumber Margarita

    This four-ingredient cucumber margarita is cool, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Learn how to upgrade a classic margarita with homemade cucumber...


    Baked Chorizo Corn Dip

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    This spicy chorizo corn dip recipe is a family favorite! It's a fresh side for any dinner, holiday party or...


    Keto Taco Soup

    This keto taco soup is a low-carb delight made with ground beef, aromatic spices and a rich blend of cream...


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    Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    These smash-style burgers are infused with caramelized onions and cooked in a skillet to crispy perfection. You'll want to try...

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    Shrimp Tacos

    Plump, spiced shrimp and creamy slaw make these shrimp tacos feel like a restaurant-style meal. Top them off with crumbled...


    Texas Twinkies

    If you're a fan of jalapeno poppers, you're going to have to try these brisket-filled Texas Twinkies.

    Blackberry Margarita

    The blackberry margarita is a fun twist on a classic margarita. It gets its citrusy flavor from lime juice and...


    Skinny Margarita

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    This skinny margarita has plenty of fresh flavors with fewer calories. The lighter version of this classic cocktail skips the...


    Passion Fruit Margarita

    One sip of this passion fruit margarita will transport you to a tropical island. You don't need to leave home...


    Ranch Water

    Three simple ingredients come together in this ranch water recipe, which is bound to become your new go-to summer cocktail.

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    Nacho Cheese Sauce

    This nacho cheese sauce recipe gives you a smooth, creamy, cheesy and rich sauce with a little heat, just like...


    Pomegranate Margarita

    In cold weather months, a pomegranate margarita is the perfect drink. It brings tropical flavors to a classic cocktail—and best...


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    Easy Guacamole

    This easy guacamole recipe rivals the tableside guac from your favorite restaurant. It only contains eight ingredients, so make sure...


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    Queso Dip

    Ready the tortilla chips! This easy, cheesy queso dip is just like the version at your favorite restaurant.


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    Rotel Dip

    2 reviews

    Serve Rotel dip with tortilla chips or sliced veggies as an addition to a game-day spread, or ladle it over...

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    Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

    One sniff of our aromatic slow-cooker carne asada and you'll wish it was already dinnertime.


    Vegan Enchiladas

    This recipe for vegan enchiladas is packed with flavorful vegetables and topped with a creamy cashew sauce. It's great for...


    Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette

    Learn how to make a spot-on copycat version of Chipotle's vinaigrette in two unbelievably simple steps.



    What Is Hominy and How Do You Cook It

    All hominy is corn, but not all corn is hominy. We break it down and explain what hominy really is.


    Farmers Market Street Tacos

    I love going to my local farmer's market and seeing what fresh produce is in season that I can throw...


    Cheeseburger Nachos

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    Cheeseburger nachos are the perfect game-day graze. Load them up with all the toppings or let everyone claim part of...


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    Cowboy Spaghetti

    14 reviews

    Cowboy spaghetti starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven, giving you plenty of hands-off time to prepare a...


    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    2 reviews

    It's hard to go wrong when you combine cheese, meat and beer! This cowboy queso recipe will quickly become a...

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    Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust

    New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with...



    Copycat Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger

    My niece fell in love with the quesadilla burger from Applebee's and challenged me to make it at home. She...


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    5 reviews

    This easy avocado-lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. It's perfect for enhancing salads, veggies and wraps with a...


    Air-Fryer Avocado Fries

    Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...