Southwest

Southwestern recipes were born where cultures meet. The influences of Mexican and American cuisine make for some winning dinners, soups, apps and desserts.

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    Enchilada Pasta

    Enchilada pasta pairs beans and pasta in a comfort food mash-up, piling on the vegetables and spices for a well-rounded...


    Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin

    We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can...


    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...


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    Avocado Tacos

    These juicy, flavorful and healthy avocado tacos are for anyone who's a fan of avocado. Get ready, because tacos just...


    Easy Shrimp Tacos

    I love preparing these easy shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and...


    Tex-Mex Grain Bowl

    This Tex-Mex grain bowl is special because it is not only healthy but also delicious. Oatmeal is one of those...


    Red Enchilada Sauce

    This homemade enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy—an ideal flavor combination for spooning over enchiladas, burritos and spicy...


    Pressure-Cooker White Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure...

    Pressure-Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

    A quick and comforting chili that tastes like liquid jalapeno poppers! You cant have just one bowl! —Natasha Galbreath, Spanaway,...


    Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

    Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...


    Salsa Corn

    All you'll need for this corn salsa recipe is corn and pico de gallo—a simple and effective solution for last-minute...


    One-Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta

    You can have this quick, easy fajita pasta on the table in no time. We love the kicked-up Southwestern flavor,...


    Lime and Garlic Grilled Pork Chops

    These juicy chops are a sizzling good reason for the summer grill. The pork is so tender and with a...


    Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

    This tender chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it...


    Beef Flautas

    If you love tacos, you’re in for a treat with this beef flautas recipe. Braised brisket, onions and peppers are...


    Chili

    Take your chili game up a notch with this recipe from Taste of Home’s Culinary Director, Sarah Farmer. She'll show...


    Arizona Chicken in Acorn Squash

    Give stuffed acorn squash a taste of the Southwest with this comforting recipe. We love the crunch of the toasted...

    Peach, Green Chile and Cheddar Pie

    After tasting a fantastic green chile apple pie in a local restaurant, I knew I would have to try it...


    Black Bean Chicken Burritos

    I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level...


    Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

    This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a...


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    Homemade Fry Bread

    Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory topping you can think...


    Chili Chicken Enchiladas

    This meal's a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, and a wonderful pick-me-up to take to friends who...


    Layered Cornbread Salad

    When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...

    White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup

    I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....


    Hash Brown & Chicken Brunch Casserole

    My husband and I love to have a hot breakfast, but find it difficult with two kids. This dish is...


    Southwest Frito Pie

    I got a real culture shock when we moved to New Mexico several years ago, but we grew to love...


    Spicy Black Bean Soup

    A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds...


    Tex-Mex Pork Chops

    These easy Tex-Mex pork chops won a contest for me. Salsa, cumin and green chiles give them the kick they...


    Quick Taco Dip

    This quick taco dip from Rhonda Biancardi of Blaine, Minnesota is a definite family favorite. In fact, she says, “This...