82 southwest recipes

Southwest pasta salad with a creamy cilantro-lime-jalapeno dressing, fresh tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. A zesty make-ahead side that chills in an hour.

Southwest green rice cooked in pureed roasted poblano peppers and chicken broth. A Mexican-inspired arroz verde side dish with smoky pepper flavor.

Southwest bread Gilroy: a rustic yeasted loaf packed with black beans, corn, cilantro, Anaheim chiles, and garlic. Hearty Southwest-style artisan bread that eats like a meal.

Southwest beef fajitas: thin-sliced round steak marinated in lime, chili, and garlic, broiled fast and tucked into flour tortillas with salsa, relish, and guacamole. Authentic Tex-Mex, 40 minutes.

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.

Crispy tortilla pizzas topped with fresh tomatillo salsa, chili-rubbed chicken strips, red onion, and melted cheddar. A fun Southwest twist on pizza night.

Southwest chicken and cheese pan-fries pounded chicken breasts, then smothers them with sauteed onions, mushrooms, green chiles, and jalapeno, finished with melted provolone.

Southwest baked beans with three types of beans, Roma tomatoes, molasses, honey, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. A smoky-sweet, slow-baked side dish that feeds a crowd.

Southwest black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham, chipotle, and cumin, then purees half for a velvety body. Topped with creme fraiche and red bell pepper for a smoky, hearty bowl.

A whole roasted turkey stuffed with a bold Southwest cornbread dressing loaded with jalapeños, chayote, cilantro, pecans, and sage. Give your holiday bird a Tex-Mex twist that'll have the whole table talking.

Southwest corn chowder blends fresh sweet corn with poblanos, serranos, and cream into a smooth base, then folds in crisp blanched potato, jicama, and bell peppers for texture.

Made this recipe for dinner tonight, and wow it was delicious. I was surprised by how flavorful it came out. Liked the creamy sauce made with low-fat milk and chicken broth, which significantly reduced the amount of fat and calories but still tasted great.

Add a little zing to the old Green Bean Casserole recipe with a spicy version made for 21st Century taste buds. This is not your grandmas Green Bean Casserole.

Hearty Southwest quiche with smoked turkey, Monterey Jack, corn, and fresh cilantro in evaporated milk custard. Protein-packed brunch for crowds.

Southwest ham and cheese quesadillas pan-fry crisp tortillas around melty cheddar and smoked ham. A 4-ingredient handheld dinner ready in 10 minutes, kid-approved and adult-friendly.

Chicken breasts topped with roasted chile-spinach pesto and Monterey Jack, wrapped in buttery phyllo dough and baked golden. Served over a garlic-basil cream sauce.