North & South America recipe collection

Tortilla soup with tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder simmered until rich, then finished with torn corn tortillas and melted cheddar cheese stirred right in.

Loaded with vegetables, the soup tasted light and so refreshing. I had it for dinner, and it was delicious. The dish didn't have many calories either, so perfect for my weight-loss diet.

Tortilla torte: tortillas layered with mashed pinto beans, picante green chile sauce, Monterey Jack and olives, baked and cut in wedges. A light vegetarian Mexican stack served over greens.

Microwave tostada casserole with seasoned ground beef, green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, and crushed taco shells. A quick Mexican-style weeknight dinner in 45 minutes.

Tostada pizza with a homemade biscuit-style crust topped with refried beans, taco-seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh lettuce and tomato. Ready in 30 minutes.

Tostada waffles: cornmeal waffles topped with taco meat, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and olives. A Tex-Mex dinner-meets-breakfast mashup built for the waffle iron.

Quick beef and bean tostadas with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, cheese, and fresh toppings. Weight Watchers-friendly Mexican dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Tostado quiche with taco-seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and green chiles baked in a custard-filled pie shell. Topped with fresh guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes.

The first chili recipe appeared in West Texas at the turn of the century.

Mexican picadillo with ground beef, apples, raisins, green olives, and toasted almonds. Sweet, savory, and versatile taco filling.

Traditional Cajun red beans and rice with salt pork, dried red kidney beans, and Italian seasoning. Boil the pork to remove salt, simmer beans with peppers and garlic for 3 hours until creamy. Serve over white rice.

Traditional stovetop split pea soup thickened with a classic butter-flour roux for hearty, stick-to-your-ribs comfort. Old-fashioned technique delivers rich flavor.

Tri-grain bread machine loaf made with bread flour, barley flour, and oat flour plus wheat germ. Applesauce adds moisture and a subtle sweetness without added fat.

Tropical fruit salsa with diced mango, papaya, and avocado, brightened with lime, cilantro, jalapeño, and ginger. No-cook side for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.

Tropical quesadillas filled with ripe banana, green chilies, and Monterey Jack cheese with a squeeze of lime. A sweet-savory snack or dessert ready in 15 minutes.

Tucson-style cheese tostadas with three Mexican cheeses (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, anejo), roasted poblano peppers, and fresh cilantro on a crispy fried flour tortilla. A southern Arizona classic.