71 south western recipes

Seared salmon over loaded seafood fried basmati rice with oysters, shrimp, scallops and crawfish, drizzled with chipotle sesame vinaigrette. A Southwestern-Asian mashup plate with bold layered flavors.

Tex-Mex pork stew: slow-simmered pork shoulder with black beans, corn, green chiles, and chili spice. A dump-and-go stew for the crockpot or stovetop with bold southwestern flavor.

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.

New Mexican chili pork with cubed pork shoulder coated in ground red chile and oregano, simmered in broth until tender. Authentic Southwestern chile colorado served with pinto beans.

Chunky sirloin steak soup with salsa, mixed vegetables, white beans, and fresh spinach in a beefy broth. A filling 35-minute soup that brings Southwestern heat to the supper table.

Santa Fe Trail beef casserole: ground beef, onion, green pepper, and green beans in tomato soup, blanketed with egg-enriched mashed potatoes. A shepherd's-pie style Southwestern classic.

Slow-simmered beef stew with chili powder, cinnamon, and cloves gives this chuck wagon classic a warm Southwestern kick. Potatoes and carrots round out a hearty one-pot supper.

Mesquite grilled chicken marinated in cumin, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil, served with a roasted corn and black bean relish with cilantro. A Southwestern grilled chicken dinner with smoky depth.

Santa Fe blue corn casserole layers blue cornmeal batter with cumin-spiced pinto beans, green chilies, tomato sauce, and a generous topping of cheese. A Southwestern vegetarian-friendly bake with serious New Mexico flavor.

Casserole de Santa Fe layers spiced cornmeal cornbread batter with pinto beans, tomato sauce, and cheese for a hearty vegetarian Southwestern bake. Cumin and chili powder built in.

Santa Fe grilled flank steak rubbed with cumin, sliced thin, and served over a fresh corn, tomato, and salsa vegetable bed. A quick Southwestern dinner for two.

Vegetarian kettle stew with potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, corn, and hot chilies spiced with cinnamon and cloves. A vegan Southwestern-style one-pot meal.

Grilled tomato cumin dressing with jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and Dijon mustard. A smoky, Southwestern-style vinaigrette emulsified with egg yolk for a creamy texture.

Slow cooker Tucson-style chili with ground beef, pinto beans, green chiles, jalapeños and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Classic Southwestern crockpot chili for a crowd.

Ground turkey and black beans simmered with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and picante sauce thickened with cornstarch for a rich, saucy bowl. This 30-minute turkey chili is lean, high-protein, and loaded with Southwestern heat.

Fans of Southwestern cuisine will enjoy this version of white chili, flavored with chopped green chiles and onion, and simmered in a broth blended with garlic, oregano, cilantro and ground red pepper.