Taco Sandwich
One evening, Mom and I helped each other put together this taco sandwich using things we had on hand. It's...
Fried Cinnamon Strips
These sweet chips are a must for your next party. You can use holiday cookie cutters to shape the tortillas...
Cheesy Black Bean Nachos
We're trying to go meatless once a week, and this dish helps make those meals fun, quick and super delicious....
Southwestern Bean Patties
“I first made this recipe for a crowd of 11 people,“ recalls Debby Chiorino in Pt. Hueneme, CA. “And everyone—from...
Grilled Guacamole
If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken...
Waffle Fry Nachos
My husband and two grown sons really enjoy these fun nachos—they can devour a platter of them in no time....
Southwest-Style Wedding Soup
I turned leftover ground chicken into meatballs and dreamed up this cozy southwestern soup. Now my Italian family asks for...
Guacamole
This is one of our favorite spicy snack food recipes, and it's quick and easy to prepare when friends drop...
Chicken Tomato Soup
Cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper give my slow-cooked specialty its kick. I serve bowls of it with crunchy tortilla...
Slow-Cooked Enchilada Casserole
Few meals are as easy and flavorful as Crockpot enchilada casserole, where layers of seasoned beef, tortillas and cheese meld...
Three-Bean Salsa
Here’s an easy recipe for fabulous, chunky salsa. “It’s fast, fresh, low in fat and high in fiber,“ shares Regina...
Layered Cornbread Salad
When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...
Grilled Jalapenos
When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers...
Makeover Chicken Enchilada Soup
Even though they have many other delicious dishes on the menu, I always find myself ordering Chicken Enchilada Soup from...
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Burritos
"Soon after we moved to Arizona, I received this recipe," pens Anita Meador from her home in Mesa. "It's a...
Cherry Biscochitos
I discovered the wonderful anise flavor of biscochitos, which are traditional cookies of New Mexico. I created my own version...
New Mexico Green Chile Breakfast Burritos
Back when I lived in the Southwest, we wrapped everything up in a tortilla. Breakfast burritos in every possible combination...
Chiles Rellenos
Chiles are a must where I live. I find they almost always improve a recipe that uses cheese. Sometimes I...
Chiles Rellenos Breakfast Bake
My family loves anything with a Southwestern flavor, so I turned classic chiles rellenos into a breakfast casserole. They became...
Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers
“We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...
Southwest Steak & Potatoes
Bold seasonings give meat and potatoes a Southwest twist. Feel free to adjust the heat factor by using more or...
White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup
I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....
Black Bean & White Cheddar Frittata
This is one of my favorite comfort foods for breakfast or even a quick dinner. I like to make it...
Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Drumsticks
Bottled hot sauce isn't my thing, so I developed a fresh pepper glaze for grilled chicken. These drumsticks practically fly...
Black Bean & Chicken Enchilada Lasagna
Twice a month I make chicken enchiladas, lasagna-style. It’s a regular with us because assembly is easy and my whole...
Fry Bread
While taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, my family drove through the Navajo reservation and stopped at a little...
Texas Taco Dip Platter
When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with...
Southwest Beef & Rice Skillet
My family loves this recipe because it’s so tasty, fast and filling. I love the easy one-dish cleanup. Sometimes I...
Mexi-Stroni Soup
If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with...