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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    Homemade Taco Sauce

    4 reviews

    Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also...


    Air-Fried Butternut Squash Tacos

    Butternut squash tossed with southwestern spices makes a wonderful base for vegetarian tacos. I'm always looking for easy and healthy...


    One-Pot Enchilada Pasta

    16 reviews

    I love this cozy dish because it is ready in 30 minutes and is full of healthy ingredients—it has everything...


    Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin

    3 reviews

    We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can...

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    55 Tex-Mex Recipes Bursting with Southwestern Flavor

    Mix a bit of Texas with a bit of Mexico and you've got some great flavor combos. Give these Tex-Mex-inspired...


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    49 Mexican Chicken Recipes

    Spice up your life with these Mexican-inspired chicken recipes. You'll find tons of fun-and-funky twists on your favorite Mexican and...


    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    1 review

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...


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    Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos

    Tacos just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy tacos are for those who are huge fans...


    Easy Shrimp Tacos

    I love preparing these easy shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and...


    Tex-Mex Grain Bowl

    1 review

    This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those...


    Ash’s Sweet and Spicy Enchilada Sauce

    3 reviews

    This enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy—just as the name implies. Spoon it over enchiladas, burritos and spicy...


    Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure...

    Pressure-Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

    4 reviews

    A quick and comforting chili that tastes like liquid jalapeno poppers! You cant have just one bowl! —Natasha Galbreath, Spanaway,...


    Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

    1 review

    Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...


    Salsa Corn

    3 reviews

    All you'll need for this corn salsa recipe is corn and pico de gallo—a simple and effective solution for last-minute...


    One-Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta

    8 reviews

    You can have this quick, easy fajita pasta on the table in no time. We love the kicked-up Southwestern flavor,...


    Lime and Garlic Grilled Pork Chops

    1 review

    These juicy chops are a sizzling good reason for the summer grill. The pork is so tender and with a...


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    39 Recipes You’d Find in a Dude Ranch Dining Hall

    It's time to kick off your boots and hang up your hat. Unwind after a long day on the ranch...


    Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

    1 review

    This tender chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it...


    Beef Flautas

    This traditional Mexican flautas recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make for my family. The spices and onion...


    The Best Chili

    4 reviews

    My dad and father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, where I...

    Arizona Chicken in Acorn Squash

    1 review

    Give stuffed acorn squash a taste of the Southwest with this comforting recipe. We love the crunch of the toasted...


    Peach, Green Chile and Cheddar Pie

    After tasting a fantastic green chile apple pie in a local restaurant, I knew I would have to try it...


    Black Bean Chicken Burritos

    4 reviews

    I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level...


    Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

    1 review

    This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a...


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    Homemade Fry Bread

    4 reviews

    Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory topping you can think...


    Southwestern Bean Dip

    2 reviews

    Just by using different types of beans, you can make this dip as spicy as you like it. My family...