80 southwestern recipes

Silky pureed corn chowder loaded with lump crab, roasted poblano peppers, and smoky chipotle. Rich, creamy, and layered with Southwestern heat that builds with every spoonful.

Quick beef and wild rice skillet with sirloin, corn, stewed tomatoes, and scallions. A fast one-pan weeknight dinner with bold Southwestern flavor and minimal cleanup.

Roasted green chile soup with Anaheim peppers, red bell peppers, potatoes, and garlic pureed silky smooth. A Southwestern classic strained for a velvety, restaurant-quality finish.

Chocolate pinon cookies with grated semi-sweet chocolate and toasted pine nuts in a buttery shortbread dough, dusted with powdered sugar. A Southwestern-inspired holiday cookie.

Three beans mingle with zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and banana peppers in this Southwestern-spiced vegetable soup. Red wine and cumin add warmth to this hearty, healthy bowl.

Tender yellow summer squash layered with sauteed onions, green chilis, and cheddar cheese, topped with crunchy cracker crumbs and baked until bubbly. A Southwestern-style squash casserole.

Spicy chicken green chili with tomatillos, fresh green chiles, ground red chile, oregano, and cumin. A Southwestern-style chili simmered 3-4 hours for deep, layered heat.

Pinto bean burgers made from scratch with dried beans, oats, green chiles, and ketchup, dredged in cornmeal and pan-fried crispy. A Southwestern-style vegetarian burger that holds together.

Potatoes and chicken Santa Fe with cubed chicken breast, salsa, and corn sauteed together in one skillet. Just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes for a Southwestern weeknight dinner.

Spicy Southwestern potato salad with Rotel tomatoes, crumbled bacon, spicy brown mustard, and mayo. Red-skinned potatoes keep their shape while soaking up all that smoky, tangy heat.

Spiced ground venison hash baked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and chili peppers in a covered casserole. Hearty, lean, and loaded with Southwestern heat. Feeds five hungry folks.

Mexican-style beef stew with zucchini, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar stirred in at the end. A quick Southwestern skillet stew with cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.

Pork stew simmers cubed pork loin and bulk sausage with bell peppers, butternut squash, corn, and olives. Topped with a tender cornbread crust for a Southwestern Sunday supper.

Green chili with pork slow-simmers tender pork shoulder with roasted poblanos, jalapenos, garlic, and Mexican oregano. A grated potato thickens it naturally into a hearty, spicy Southwestern stew for bowls or burritos.

Scrambled eggs with golden pan-fried sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, ground red chiles, and sliced green onions. A hearty Southwestern breakfast skillet that puts regular hash browns to shame.

Santa Fe salmon chowder with potatoes, corn, green chilies, and chili powder in a creamy lowfat milk base. A Southwestern-style fish chowder with a gentle kick of heat.