446 mexican recipes

Authentic Louisiana red beans and rice slow-simmered with smoky ham, spicy sausage, and the holy trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper. A New Orleans Monday-supper tradition.

Turkey nachos layer seasoned refried beans, cumin-spiced turkey with green chilies, and melted Monterey Jack over crisp corn chips. A clever way to use leftover holiday turkey.

Vegetarian bean burritos with from-scratch mashed pinto beans and fresh salsa Mexicana made with tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro. No refried beans from a can needed.

Chicken tostada salad piles a quick saute of chicken, beans, peppers, and lime over crisp lettuce, finished with cheddar, olives, and crushed tortilla chips. A 30-minute weeknight Tex-Mex bowl.

Mughlai-style chilli chicken with whole cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, yogurt, saffron, coconut cream, and almonds. Aromatic North Indian curry simmered in ghee.

Bean and Salsa Dip layers spiced pinto bean puree, sweet chili sauce, green onions, fat-free sour cream, and chunky hot salsa on a platter. A no-cook layered party dip ready in 20 minutes.

Frijoles borrachos (drunken beans) simmered with bacon, jalapenos, Mexican oregano, and a bottle of dark Mexican beer. The Norteno classic, soupy and salty, served alongside grilled meats.

L. J's chili with overnight-marinated beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, crushed chilis, and peppers simmered open-pot for four hours. A bold, slow-cooked chili with a distinctive reduction technique.

Mexican pizza topped with crumbled chorizo, garlic, Monterey Jack and Muenster cheese, fresh cilantro, and salsa on a cornmeal-dusted bread dough crust.

Cold avocado buttermilk soup pureed silky smooth with chicken broth and jalapeno. A no-cook chilled summer soup topped with sliced avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

Quick microwave refried beans made from canned pinto beans mashed with garlic and olive oil. Four ingredients and five minutes for creamy, homemade frijoles refritos.

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Layered chili bean casserole with rice, corn, zucchini, and black olives, topped with a cilantro-yogurt drizzle. A hearty vegetarian Mexican-style bake.

Turkey tacos with seared turkey scallops, refried black beans, salsa, pickled shallots, and avocado on warm flour tortillas. A weeknight 20-minute taco that's leaner than ground beef and more flavorful than rotisserie chicken.

Guacamole-stuffed tomato cups with avocado, green chiles, onion, and lemon juice, topped with crumbled bacon on a bed of lettuce. A fresh Mexican-inspired appetizer salad.

Cincinnati chili: thin, spiced ground beef sauce with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and a touch of molasses, simmered low and slow. Serve over spaghetti with cheddar, onions, and beans.