64 mesa recipes

Creamy potato salad inspired by Mesa Grill with bold Southwestern flavors. Tender potatoes tossed in a zesty dressing perfect for BBQs and summer cookouts.

Avocado Relish from Mesa Grill combines diced avocado, jalapeño, red onion, fresh lime juice, and cilantro in a 5-minute no-cook condiment. Chunky, bright, and perfect alongside grilled fish or tacos.

Mesa squash fry with sunflower seeds: roasted Anaheim chile, garlic, fresh corn kernels, julienned zucchini, red bell pepper, and a toasty seed finish. A Southwestern three-sisters-style vegetable side.

Masa biscuits blend masa harina with all-purpose flour and buttermilk for a Southwestern twist on the classic flaky biscuit. Crisp golden tops, tender corn-flavored crumb, ready in 15 minutes.

Ground beef "mess" with French-style green beans, mushrooms, and tomato soup in one pot. A pantry-staple dump dinner served over noodles or spaghetti in 30 minutes.

No mess lasagna skips boiling the noodles entirely, layering dry pasta with meat sauce and a cottage cheese filling, then baking covered so the noodles cook right in the sauce. Weeknight lasagna without the colander mess.

Stir-fried chicken with cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls, ginger, honey, and a dash of sesame oil. A sweet-savory Asian-inspired dish with fresh fruit.

Hearty vegan split pea and lentil soup with eggplant, zucchini, hibiscus leaves, and fresh basil, simmered until tender and pureed silky smooth. Plant-powered comfort in a bowl.

Classic Eton mess with fresh strawberries macerated in Kirsch, whipped cream, and crushed meringue shells. A beloved British summer dessert that takes minutes to assemble.

A scrumptious and delicious cake that will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth or chocolate craving.

Traditional Ukrainian walnut filling for stuffed pastries, kolaches, and rolls. Light butter-and-sugar base whipped with egg whites and bound with grated walnuts and a splash of cream.

This is one of the hottest recipes in New York right now. It was on the menu at Le Caprice and also at the buzzing new gastropub The Breslin. Now that strawberry season is almost over you can substitute raspberries with equally outstanding results.

Southwestern biscuits and gravy: fluffy masa buttermilk biscuits smothered in a smoky ham gravy loaded with fire-roasted green chiles. Classic Sunday brunch with a New Mexico accent.

Manchego cheese arepas venezolanas. Crispy corn flour cakes dressed up with avocado, tomatoes, and black olives. Authentic, easy and surprisingly delicious. Learn how to make arepas ready in 20 minutes (or less).

Loaded with veggies and with a hint of sweetness, this chili recipe has been my family's favorite for many, many years.

Traditional Maya corn and bean tamales with masa flour and slow-cooked beans. A 4-ingredient vegan recipe wrapped in corn husks and steamed for an authentic Mesoamerican meal.