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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    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    3 reviews

    Enjoy these easy sheet-pan shrimp fajitas for a south-of-the-border dinner with a taste of the sea.


    Cauliflower-Salsa Salad

    I had some fresh refrigerated salsa and blanched cauliflower, so I created a quick side salad to go with pizza....


    Taco Sauce

    4 reviews

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


    Enchilada Pasta

    19 reviews

    Enchilada pasta pairs beans and pasta in a comfort food mash-up, piling on the vegetables and spices for a well-rounded...


    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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    53 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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    35 Mexican Chicken Recipes

    This list of Mexican chicken recipes includes traditional meals, like tamales, plus Tex-Mex and southwestern food.


    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    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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    Avocado Tacos

    These juicy, flavorful and healthy avocado tacos are for anyone who's a fan of avocado. Get ready, because tacos just...


    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...


    Red Enchilada Sauce

    3 reviews

    This homemade enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy—an ideal flavor combination for spooning 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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    38 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

    2 reviews

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


    Beef Flautas

    If you love tacos, you’re in for a treat with this beef flautas recipe. Braised brisket, onions and peppers are...


    Chili

    4 reviews

    Take your chili game up a notch with this recipe from Taste of Home’s Culinary Director, Sarah Farmer. She'll show...


    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...

    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...


    Lone Star Pot Roast

    23 reviews

    Pot roast becomes especially delicious with the addition of chopped green chiles and taco seasoning. —Helen Carpenter, Albuquerque, New Mexico


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    Texas Taco Dip Platter

    18 reviews

    When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with...


    Spicy White Chili

    12 reviews

    I thought the original version of this dish was fine. But my son can't get enough spice, so I added...


    Aloha Chili

    12 reviews

    Pineapple and brown sugar give this out-of-the-ordinary chili a tropical taste. Everyone who samples it is pleasantly surprised, and they...