A no-cook Mexican torta stuffed with spiced mashed black beans, creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and salsa on crusty whole-grain baguette. Vegetarian, high-fiber, and ready in under 20 minutes.
Huevos ranchero casserole souffle with whipped eggs, cheddar, corn, and jalapenos baked over blanched whole bell peppers. Puffy, golden, and loaded with Tex-Mex flavor, served with warm salsa on top.
Salsa wheel layers a creamy avocado-cream cheese base with salsa, shredded lettuce, tomato, olives, scallions, and cheddar on a round platter. A no-cook Mexican party dip.
Santa Fe grilled flank steak rubbed with cumin, sliced thin, and served over a fresh corn, tomato, and salsa vegetable bed. A quick Southwestern dinner for two.
Your family will never know it's tofu in this healthy scramble loaded with veggies with lots of taste such to satisfy. Low in cholesterol and fat and this quick and easy to make one pan meal.
Paillard of fresh fish with salsa beurre blanc: firm fish pounded ultra-thin, broiled 2 minutes, and topped with a French butter sauce spiked with salsa fresca. Ready in 20 minutes.
This dish is best at room temperature, although it is good hot or cold also. I have given just the basic recipe; you can add all kinds of things, like corn, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, blanched chayote squash, etc.
Broiled chicken fajitas marinated in lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and a hit of liquid smoke. Served with sauteed peppers, onions, tomatoes, and picante sauce in warm corn tortillas.
Chili con queso dip with Velveeta, poblano peppers, fresh tomatoes, picante sauce, and chicken broth. Thick, creamy, and kept warm in a crock pot for parties.
Quick Southwest skillet supper with diced chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and salsa, all seasoned with cumin. A 30-minute one-pan weeknight dinner.
Baked black bean quesadillas stuffed with mashed beans, tomato, cilantro, olives, spinach, and pepper jack soy cheese on whole wheat tortillas. Vegan-friendly and ready in 30 minutes.
Ground beef taco rice bowl with salsa, tomato sauce, and bouillon simmered into a saucy topping over fluffy white rice. A cheap, filling 25-minute dinner that's endlessly customizable.
Juicy pork chops served over creamy mac and cheese cooked right in salsa-spiked water. Everything cooks in one skillet for minimal cleanup on busy weeknights.
Chicken thighs wrapped around cheese-stuffed green chilis, baked on a bed of toasted salsa rice with cumin and cilantro. A complete Southwestern one-dish dinner that's worth every minute.
Anaheim or poblano peppers stuffed with herbed goat cheese, mozzarella, shallots, and fresh basil, then egg-dipped and fried golden. An elevated take on classic chiles rellenos.
Deli roast beef strips marinated in a zesty picante and balsamic dressing with oregano and garlic, served cold over fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and red onion. No cooking required.
Fiesta quiche layers fat-free tortillas, cheddar, green chilies, and picante sauce under an egg-substitute custard. A lean Tex-Mex twist on the classic French quiche, ready in 60 minutes.
Crispy tostada shells loaded pizza-style with salsa-tossed chicken, melted cheddar, black olives, green pepper, and cilantro. A fun, crunchy Mexican-pizza mashup ready in 40 minutes.
Thinly sliced roast beef marinated in picante sauce, red wine vinegar, and cilantro, stuffed into pita pockets with avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. A no-cook meal that's bold, fresh, and ready to eat.
Thin-sliced flank steak stir-fried with zucchini and scallions in a thick salsa sauce, served in crispy baked tortilla cups topped with melted Monterey Jack. A lighter take on tostadas the whole family will love.
Slow-roasted beef tenderloin paired with wine-simmered mushrooms and zesty Texas Caviar made with black-eyed peas, cilantro and picante sauce. A Lone Star showstopper that feeds a crowd.
Red snapper fillets crusted in crispy corn tortilla strips, pan-seared and baked until golden, served with bright cilantro-lime salsa. A Southwestern showpiece in just 25 minutes.
Filled tortillas are make-ahead pinwheel appetizers, flour tortillas spread with spiced cream cheese, jalapenos and black olives, then rolled, chilled and sliced into bite-size rounds. Crowd-pleasing party finger food.
Cheese and chile souffle with cheddar, hot salsa, and a classic bechamel base. Make it ahead and refrigerate or freeze up to 2 months before baking.
Light Southwestern vegetable stew with zucchini, mushrooms, kalamata olives, salsa, and salsa verde simmered in vegetable broth. Vegan, quick, and full of bold flavor.
Love this omelet, it's easy to put together, and it tastes delicious. Best of all it's packed with goodness as well.
Layered ground turkey, corn tortilla strips, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheddar baked into a bubbly Mexican-style casserole. Think enchiladas without the rolling, ready in about an hour.
Salsa soy peanut chicken stir-fries chicken breast and green pepper in a sauce of salsa, peanut butter, soy and ginger. Pantry-shelf fusion that lands somewhere between Thai satay and Tex-Mex. Ready in 30 minutes flat.
Stacked Southwestern tortilla wedges layered with chicken, guacamole, refried beans, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheddar. A fun shareable appetizer or snack.
Big-batch coarsely ground sirloin chili simmered low for 6 hours with bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, and green chiles. Beans optional. Serves 16 for chili night or game day.
Mexican rice cakes top puffed rice rounds with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar and jalapeños, then bake until bubbly. A light 20-minute Tex-Mex snack or quick lunch.
Sirloin steak salad with rice, corn, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and a spicy picante-lime dressing. A Tex-Mex main dish salad with serious substance.
Four-ingredient hot bacon dressing with picante sauce and red wine vinegar. Drizzle over spinach salads or sliced tomatoes for a smoky, spicy kick.
Compared to restaurant and store-bought veggie burgers this is the best black bean burger recipe I’ve ever tried. Add a quick avocado salsa for a topping and we're in love.
El Paso chicken rolls pounded breasts around a cream cheese and salsa filling, then bakes them seam-side down over rice in enchilada sauce. A Tex-Mex one-dish dinner with a creamy surprise inside.
Seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, and sharp cheddar piled high on shredded lettuce with a creamy salsa dressing. Three steps, under 20 minutes, feeds a crowd.
Chicken fajita pizza combines sizzling chili-spiced chicken strips, caramelized onions, and bell peppers on a crispy crust with salsa and melted Monterey Jack. Tex-Mex meets pizza night in one crowd-pleasing pan.
Southwest pork stew with chorizo, butternut squash, and corn, baked under a sour cream cornbread crust. A hearty one-dish Mexican-inspired dinner.
Spiced ground beef with salsa, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes baked inside a ring of golden cornbread and melted cheddar. A hearty one-dish chili casserole ready in about an hour.
Sweet and spicy chicken with taco-seasoned chicken breast simmered in chunky salsa and peach preserves. Five ingredients, one skillet, and dinner over rice is done before you can set the table.
Fajita pizza with sauteed chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, and salsa on a quick Bisquick crust topped with melted mozzarella. Homemade crust and all, ready in 35 minutes.
It is a neat dish,need your patience too,it should be simmered about 2.5 hours after mixing all the stuff,after it,can be tasted very yammy!Follow me!
Black bean and salsa salad with corn, celery, scallions, and fresh cilantro. A no-cook diabetic-friendly vegetarian salad dressed simply with salsa and red wine vinegar. Pantry-pull lunch in 15 minutes.
Southwestern beef and bean burger wraps with quick guacamole, pepper jack, and salsa rolled into whole-wheat tortillas. A 25-minute broiled burger with refried beans mixed into the patty for extra flavor and fiber.
Hominy stew with meaty pork bones, roasted bell peppers, hot Italian sausage, and salsa simmered in chicken broth. A hearty, pozole-style bowl with Southwestern heat.
Smooth blended cocktail salsa with Roma tomatoes, chipotle salsa, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, and hot sauce. A smoky, tangy dip that purees in minutes and serves cold.
Four-ingredient thermos lunch with black beans, corn, brown rice, and salsa. No cooking, no microwave needed. Pack it hot in the morning and eat it warm at your desk.
Stir-fried chicken fajitas marinated in lemon juice, cumin, and fresh coriander. Sauteed chicken strips rolled in warm flour tortillas with salsa, lettuce, and sour cream.