Tex-mex/6 recipes

Serve these succulent baked German pork chops over a bed of rice or with some good bread to soak up all the yumminess.

Incredibly quick and easy and packed with flavor. Shallow poaching keeps the flavor from leeching into the poaching liquid and then reducing the liquid to make a sauce captures every last drop of delicate flavor.

This easy balsamic glaze makes a delicious coating for salmon. Enjoy it with simply roasted asparagus.

Love this mediterranean style pasta salad! Marinated artichoke hearts, olives, and feta cheese were a delicious combination. The cherry tomatoes and broccoli add the fresh taste, sometimes we add several strips of roasted bell pepper, or freshly sliced mushrooms, or a few coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

An easy enchilada sauce recipe inspired by Emeril Lagasse.

The crock pot was scrapped clean. Best rating I could have gotten. Everyone raved at how good it was.

This decadent brownie recipe was recently clipped from my local newspaper.

This Mexican style enchilada casserole is loaded with flavor. Sauteed vegetables, spices and cheese make this casserole absolutely cheesy and delicious.

I omitted the parsley and scallions (had none) and used chopped onion instead. I also added some red pepper flakes for some heat. I treated this as a marinade for my boneless, skinless breasts, which cut cut into strips and marinated overnight. I skewered the strips and grilled for 5-6 min. per side. Excellent flavor.

Enchilada casserole with a twist!

There are many variations of classic Mexican tortilla soup. In this vegetarian version (feel free to substitute chicken for the tofu for a non-veg version) the rich broth is flavored with earthy ancho (New Mexican) chillies and made more filling by adding some kale that retains it's texture well in a hot soup.

An easy and great tasting way to use up any leftover stuffing from that Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.

Why buy prepacked taco seasoning when it is easy to make from scratch. If you purchase the spices at a bulk store it is also very very inexpensive to make. As a bonus you can control the salt. Commercial mixes have way too much salt for my tastes.

A different kind of chili, not too hot. Serves wonderfully over pasta.

Scrumptious chicken main dish with a green chile kick that is tamed by creamy cool sour cream.

We loved it and used it in the Turkey Lasagna recipe.