Southwest cuisine is all about bold flavors and vibrant colors. From tacos to enchiladas, these easy and delicious recipes bring the heat and the flavor. Enjoy the classic flavors of Mexican dishes like chile rellenos and fajitas, or explore the unique flavors of Tex-Mex dishes like chili con carne and nachos. Whether you're looking for something light and healthy or a hearty feast, these Southwest recipes are sure to satisfy. Spice up your dinner table with these mouth-watering dishes that are sure to become new favorites.
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Creamy and cheesy, these Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas are an easy make-ahead casserole. Perfect for a quick lunch or...
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Creamy Cheesy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 25th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
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Fresh Corn Waffles with Cilantro Butter - A delicious breakfast treat with all the flavors of summer. Perfectly topped...
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Fresh Corn Waffles with Cilantro Butter
recipe by: Galley_Wench on 17th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
This was a our 'classic' chili growing up. It's hearty, thick, and spicy; but NOT too spicy. Just enough heat to warm up...
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Sarasota's Classic Beef and Bean Chili
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 8th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1-1 Hours
A Mexican-style corn and jalapeno salad with shallots, pimentos, black olives, lime juice, fajita seasoning, and...
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Corn and Jalapeno Salad - Topping #3
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 26th May 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 7-10 Minutes
Enjoy Mexican-inspired flavors in these delicious chicken chili bread bowls! Perfect for entertaining or a family...
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Mexican Chicken Chili Bread Bowls
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 21st Jul 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35-45 Minutes
Enjoy the smoky flavor of roasted hot peppers with this easy recipe for Chiles Toreados! Perfect as an appetizer or...
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Chiles Toreados - Roasted Hot Peppers
recipe by: Sue on 3rd Apr 2013
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
A Mexican-inspired shrimp and corn salad with an avocado dressing. Perfect as a side or main dish. Quick and easy to...
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Avocado Dressed Mexican Shrimp and Corn Salad
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 7th Sep 2012
Prep Time: 5-10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
Make ahead Fajita Stuffed Spuds with a Black Bean Salsa for a fun game night, party, or light week night meal. Delicious...
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Fajita Stuffed Spuds with a Black Bean Salsa
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 16th Sep 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
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Often, I am at my most creative when I am faced with food that is about to go bad. Such is the case here, where I used a...
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Layered Tortilla Casserole
recipe by: Felix4067 on 6th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
It's a chunky corn and "bean" salsa-dip with a Southern edge. Black-eyed peas are considered to be "Texas Caviar",...
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Texas Caviar
recipe by: Sue on 8th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This recipe comes from the La Posada's Turquoise Room. I emailed the chef and he shared the recipe(except it was made...
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Turquoise Room Cornbread
recipe by: Galley_Wench on 9th Nov 2011
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Delicious open-face huevos rancheros made with black beans, green chilies, onions, cumin, chili powder, and topped with...
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Open Face Huevos Rancheros
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 7th Feb 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 Minutes
Make your own small batch pickled jalapenos with this easy recipe! Perfect for when you want to enjoy jalapenos out of...
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Small Batch Pickled Jalapenos
recipe by: Sue on 19th Feb 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
I made up this tasty recipe. It's great smooth and creamy or chunky with the tomatoes and onion added. If you like...
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Hearts of Palm Guacamole
recipe by: Engrossed on 15th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
If you hate garlic, don't even think of trying this recipe. Vampires not allowed. I made this one for a contest,...
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Mesa Burgers With Sage Aioli and Spicy Chips
recipe by: Sue on 17th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
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My family loves "breakfast" foods a lot but we are often rushed in the morning so we have a "breakfast night" once a...
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Chile Relleno Breakfast Bake
recipe by: acerast on 22nd Feb 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Enjoy a delicious Mexican dish with this marinated chicken with chile verde sauce. Perfect for a family of 3-6, freeze...
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Grilled Chicken With Chile Verde Sauce
recipe by: Sue on 3rd Mar 2013
Prep Time: 70 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
From Sunset magazine. I've had someone make this with dried cranberries too. Posted for the You Want What?! recipe...
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Cranberry-Mint Infusion
recipe by: Engrossed on 23rd Apr 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This small batch refried beans recipe is the perfect solution for two people. Made with pinto beans, beef bouillon,...
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Small Batch Refried Beans
recipe by: Sue on 23rd Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours
I created this recipe for a contest. Who doesn’t like smoky sweet salty flavors? This may be a mix of Mediterranean and...
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Smoky-Sweet Bacon Cheese Spread
recipe by: Engrossed on 8th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
Enjoy these delicious creamy cheesy corn enchiladas with a green sauce! Fresh corn and green chilies give it a unique...
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Creamy Cheesy Corn Enchiladas with a Green Sauce
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 9th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 Minutes
This delicious Green Poblano Rice is perfect for a savory meal. With the option to add jalapeno for a spicy kick, or...
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Green Poblano Rice
recipe by: Sue on 18th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
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A few years ago, I got this from a friends blog - who actually got it from a fellow chef out in New Mexico - talk about...
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Spicy Orange Grilled Leg of Lamb
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 20th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 Minutes
Spicy! Try using this on grilled chicken or rubbing some on corn on the cob. If you like spicy popcorn, try melting some...
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Chipotle Butter
recipe by: Sue on 24th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Tantalize your taste buds with Sue's Chunky Salsa - a medium hot salsa with fire-roasted tomatoes, peppers, onion,...
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Sue's Chunky Salsa (Medium Hot)
recipe by: Sue on 23rd Apr 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This Fiesta Black Bean Salad is the perfect side dish for Mexican food! Made with black beans, red bell pepper, red...
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Fiesta Black Bean Salad
recipe by: Sue on 25th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Tantalize your taste buds with this Sweet and Spicy Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes recipe. Enjoy the flavor of chipotle chile...
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Sweet and Spicy Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes
recipe by: Sue on 28th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
Easy to make spicy version of oven fries.
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Spicy Chipotle Potato Wedges
recipe by: Sue on 29th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
