Mole New Mexican Wedding Cookies
Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...
Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
My kids ask for this hearty slow-cook casserole for breakfast and dinner. You can serve it with salsa or white...
Layered Cornbread Salad
When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...
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....
Southwestern Breakfast Slow-Cooker Casserole
I created this recipe for a breakfast-for-dinner meal one day, and now it’s become a favorite on chilly mornings. Such...
Sunrise Sausage Enchiladas
These delicious enchiladas are equally good made with cubed ham. Prepare ahead, refrigerate and bake when ready for a convenient...
Sausage & Chicken Gumbo
This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...
Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...
Weeknight Taco Soup
This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...
Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...
Rustic Fish Chowder
President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...
Chicken Ole Foil Supper
These Mexi-style chicken packets can be assembled ahead of time and frozen if you like. Just thaw them overnight in...
Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole
My book club ladies often ask me to bring “those grits.” I'd tell you how to store them, but I...
Breakfast Tacos
This is a really simple, tasty breakfast. It has been a mainstay for our mornings together as a family. —Jo...
Ground Beef Taco Salad
In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this...
Sausage Tortilla Breakfast Bake
This casserole combines spices of the Southwest with the comfort of a hearty breakfast that is perfect for brunch. You...
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra “oomph,” sprinkle...
Peach Salsa Chicken
Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour!...
Southwest Tuna Noodle Bake
None of my co-workers had ever tried tuna noodle casserole, and since we live near the Mexican border, they challenged...
Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza
My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty...
Skillet Tacos
This fast and healthy alternative to traditional tacos has a delicious southwestern flair. The fact that is comes together in...
Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa
Try this quick and easy entree for a fun, different southwestern meal idea. A splash of lime in the black...
Quick Cilantro Chicken
If you’re a fan of cilantro, you’ll definitely like this chicken dish. The cilantro adds herbal flavor, melding with the...
Spicy Chicken Enchiladas
Cooked chicken strips and canned enchilada sauce hurry along this zesty entree. I came up with this spicy chicken enchiladas...
Quick Taco Dip
This quick taco dip from Rhonda Biancardi of Blaine, Minnesota is a definite family favorite. In fact, she says, “This...
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...
Taco Twist Soup
The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...
Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...