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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    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. Garnish with jalapenos, sour cream and green onions. —Darcy Gonzalez, Palmdale, California

    Chipotle Pumpkin Butternut Soup

    This comforting, warm soup will help to keep your spirits up in the fall. Using your garden goodies, warm spices...


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    The Smart and Sleek Breville Toaster That Stole Our Editor’s Heart

    This four-ingredient cucumber margarita is cool, refreshing and perfectly balanced. Learn how to upgrade a classic margarita with homemade cucumber...


    Keto Taco Soup

    This keto taco soup is a low-carb delight made with ground beef, aromatic spices and a rich blend of cream...


    Baked Chorizo Corn Dip

    This spicy chorizo corn dip recipe is a family favorite! It's a fresh side for any dinner, holiday party or...

    Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette

    Learn how to make a spot-on copycat version of Chipotle's honey vinaigrette in two unbelievably simple steps.


    Tequila-Lime Steak Salad

    This copycat recipe has become one of my family's Fourth of July favorites. The adults can make margaritas from the...

    Farmers Market Street Tacos

    I love going to my local farmer's market and seeing what fresh produce is in season that I can throw...


    Cheeseburger Nachos

    Cheeseburger nachos are the perfect game-day graze. Load them up with all the toppings or let everyone claim part of...


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    Cowboy Spaghetti

    Tex-Mex meets Italian in this cowboy spaghetti, a hearty pasta casserole that bursts with bold flavor thanks to bacon, ground...


    Cowboy Queso

    It's hard to go wrong when you combine cheese, meat and beer! This cowboy queso recipe will quickly become a...

    Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust

    New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with...


    Holiday Hominy, Texas Style

    This casserole, which can always be found on our Thanksgiving table, is a true Tex-Mex treat. Loaded with jalapeno peppers,...


    Copycat Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger

    This mouthwatering copycat Applebee's quesadilla burger combines juicy beef with layers of cheese, bacon, spicy ranch dressing and fresh pico...


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

    This easy avocado-lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. It's perfect for enhancing salads, veggies and wraps with a...


    Air-Fryer Avocado Fries

    Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...

    Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad

    My husband and I loved this salad the first time we ate it at Applebee's. After eating it three times...


    Pressure-Cooker Tex-Mex Risotto

    I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot...


    Frittata Goes to Mexico

    I love that I can multitask while I'm air-frying. These individual Mexico-inspired mini frittatas are fast, easy and loaded with...


    Jackfruit Tacos with Green Apple Salsa

    These easy jackfruit tacos are flavored with taco seasoning and topped with fresh green apple salsa. Make them vegan by...


    Air-Fryer Southwestern Chicken Enchiladas

    These air-fryer enchiladas are not only quick and easy but a perfect dinner for Taco Tuesday or any day of...


    Zucchini-Wrapped Chicken Enchiladas

    Thin planks of zucchini are the perfect low-carb substitute for tortillas when making enchiladas. It's a healthy and delicious alternative...


    Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder

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    Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...


    Easy Tamale Pie with Peppers

    My family loves anything with southwestern flavor, so this recipe is a big hit. It's super quick and easy to...


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    Enjoy these easy sheet-pan shrimp fajitas for a south-of-the-border dinner with a taste of the sea.

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    Cauliflower-Salsa Salad

    I had some fresh refrigerated salsa and blanched cauliflower, so I created a quick side salad to go with pizza....


    Taco Sauce

    Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also...


    Air-Fried Butternut Squash Tacos

    Butternut squash tossed with southwestern spices makes a wonderful base for vegetarian tacos. I'm always looking for easy and healthy...


    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...