19 new mexican recipes

Mexican hot chocolate whisks unsweetened cocoa with honey, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg into warm milk for a cozy, spiced sipper. From-scratch and naturally sweetened, no powdered packets required.

This is a cheese enchilada casserole. Beans, cheese, onions, Mexican chile sauce (not very spicy) and corn tortillas are layered in a casserole and then it's baked in the oven until bubbly.

Traditional New Mexican fry bread made with just 5 pantry ingredients. Simple dough kneaded smooth, rolled thin, and deep-fried golden in minutes. Serve with honey.

New Mexican spareribs simmered tender, then marinated overnight in pureed dried red chiles, tequila, cider vinegar and brown sugar. Grilled hot for a smoky, deeply spiced char. Real Southwestern barbecue.

Sautéed snails with red kidney beans, shallots, garlic, fresh chilies, and a splash of Pernod in beef stock. A bold masterchef-level Spanish-inspired dish that serves 8.

BBQ spareribs marinated overnight in a New Mexican dried chile and tequila sauce with cumin, allspice, and brown sugar. Boiled first, then grilled for smoky, spicy bark.

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.

Broiled salmon steaks served on a fiery sauce verde made from roasted New Mexican chiles, jalapeños, green peppercorns, white wine, and fresh dill. Bold, spicy, and ready in 40 minutes.

Serve as an appetizer spread on thick slices of country-style white bread, or flat pita bread, or use as a side dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats.

Mexican style flavors bring this shrimp and salsa dip to new heights.

Traditional New Mexican bizcochos made with lard, sweet sherry, and orange juice, rolled and cut into shapes, then dredged in cinnamon-clove sugar while warm.

Quelites, a traditional New Mexican spinach and pinto bean side dish with bacon drippings, chili pepper, and hard-boiled egg. A 25-minute Southwestern classic.

Simple crushed dried chile flakes for authentic New Mexican and Southwestern cooking. Make a big batch to season everything from beans to enchiladas to eggs.

Sopaipillas are puffy, pillow-like Southwestern fried bread drizzled with honey or dusted with cinnamon sugar. A New Mexican classic made with yeast dough and a whole-wheat twist.

Baked calabacitas is a New Mexican casserole of zucchini, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar. Vegetarian Southwestern side dish ready in 35 minutes. Pairs with grilled meats or stands alone over rice.

Pueblo Fire is a New Mexican red chile soup with dried chile pods blended smooth, browned beef round steak, and barbecue sauce, simmered for an hour. A fiery, rustic Southwestern bowl.