Pork Burritos
As a working mother, I depend on my slow cooker to help feed my family. We all love the spicy...

Award-Winning Chuck Wagon Chili
For an extra-spicy kick, double the chili powder in this award-winning chili recipe, but make sure you've got a cool...

Slow-Cooker Chili
Slow-cooker chili is meaty, saucy and full of spice. Make it for a crowd and still have plenty left over...

No-Guilt Beefy Nachos
Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you...

Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa
I've made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can't beat the tender filling made in a slow...

Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs
For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce....

Ranch-Style Beans
Ranch-style beans, rich and bold with the perfect amount of spice, are the side dish you'll want to serve at...

Taco Seasoning Mix
Create your own zippy taco seasoning for spicing up Mexican dishes. It's handy and less expensive than buying envelopes of...


Texas Tacos
I created this recipe by combining a bunch of taco ingredients that my kids like. Once it’s ready, I often...

Healthy Cincinnati-Style Chili
My husband had this type of chili when visiting a friend in Ohio and was thrilled when I made it...
Spicy Chicken Chili
My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili...


Santa Maria Roast Beef
A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious...

Hot Tamale Meatballs
"This zippy appetizer is my family's favorite dish using cumin," reports Darlene Babineaux of Arabi, Louisiana.
Church Supper Chili
This recipe was created specifically for church suppers. It's a simple meal when served with cheese and crackers. —Vera Tollefsen,...

Cajun Chili
Cajun cooking is one of my specialties. For a meaty meal with a little zip, this is the recipe I...

Sloppy Joe Sandwich
This time, editor Karen Ann Bland of Gove, Kansas shares a proven favorite, Sloppy Joe Sandwiches. "This recipe comes from...


Cincinnati Chili
Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...

Chili Seasoning
This homemade chili seasoning recipe will be your go-to when you are bringing chili to the party. So skip the...
Mexican Chicken Chili
Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili a Mexican flair the whole family will love. Adjust the cayenne if...

Southwestern Pulled Pork
The best way to describe this tender pork recipe is "yummy!" Bottled barbecue sauce, canned green chiles and a few...

Baked Pork Chimichangas
Lean shredded pork and pinto beans combine with south-of-the-border ingredients like green chiles and picante sauce in these from-scratch chimichangas....
Chili Stew
This thick zippy stew is loaded with familiar ingredients, such as ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans and chili beans. Chili...

Grilled Wing Zingers
My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...

Hearty Chili Mac
Luckily, this recipe makes a lot, since everyone is apt to want another bowl. It freezes well and makes excellent...

Creole Seasoning
This spicy seasoning adds warmth-in more ways than one!-to the holidays and all year-round. The versatile mix is as good...

Southwestern Dip Mix
Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...

Beef and Bean Burritos
This recipe made it through the pickiest taste testers: my kids! They absolutely hate beans, but love, love, love these...


Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos
This slow-cooker chicken tacos recipe is anything but boring or bland. Fresh lime juice, chili powder, salsa and corn give...
Enchilada Sauce
This chunky, mild sauce is a great way to use up abundant veggies from the garden. It tastes great on...