Mexican recipe collection

No-bake cheesecake set with gelatin and built into a graham cracker crust. Light, creamy, and dependable with a 2-hour chill time. Easy dessert with endless flavor variations.

Jalapeno seasoning salt blends garlic salt, celery salt, jalapeno powder, and chili powder into an all-purpose Tex-Mex spice rub. Five-ingredient pantry shake-up for grilled meats, roasted veg, popcorn, and margarita rims.

Judith Olney's chocolate buttermilk cake is a tender triple-layer cake built on tangy buttermilk, a generous hit of cocoa, a whisper of cinnamon, and a splash of coffee that sharpens the chocolate into something deep and grown-up.

One-skillet chili with ground beef, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and pickled jalapenos for extra kick. Topped with sour cream, cheddar, and red onion.

King Ranch chicken, the beloved Tex-Mex casserole, layered with shredded chicken, broth-soaked corn tortillas, peppers, and a creamy Ro-tel sauce under melty cheese. A lightened take on Texas comfort food.

Classic French-style chocolate mousse with semi-sweet chocolate, whipped cream, beaten eggs, and a splash of crème de cacao. Silky, airy, and rich enough for any dinner party.

A make-ahead layered pasta salad loaded with kidney beans, corn, bell peppers, and a creamy taco-seasoned dressing. This Southwestern pasta salad feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Vegetarian tamale pie layered with spiced kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, and cornmeal polenta topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden.

Vegetarian lentil enchiladas made with cumin-spiced lentils, onion, green pepper, and salsa wrapped in flour tortillas. A hearty, protein-packed meatless Mexican dinner.

Lentejas en Adobo: Mexican lentils with pork, ancho chilies, sweet plantain, and pineapple. A traditional sweet-savory Oaxacan adobo stew with deep fruit and spice.

Linguine with avocado pesto: creamy no-cook sauce of ripe avocado, basil, parsley, garlic, and pine nuts blended over al dente linguine. Dairy-light, oil-light, flavor-heavy.

Bean fajitas: black beans, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion tossed with chili and cumin, rolled in warm tortillas with salsa, yogurt, and Monterey Jack. A vegetarian weeknight win.

Nachos is definitely one popular Mexican food, and it's a perfect appetizer for party, make this luxury nachos to start celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

Mango papaya chutney simmers ripe tropical fruit with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, chili, raisins, and allspice for a tangy-sweet condiment that pairs with curries, cheese, or grilled meats.

Use this easy to make red chili gravy with enchiladas or with shredded or thinly sliced roast pork.

Maverick chili stews beef brisket and pork neck bones with beer, strong coffee, chocolate syrup, and a dual-stage cumin hit. A bold Tex-Mex pot built for big crowds and big appetites.