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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This sounds wonderful for people with fresh herb and pepper gardens. From the Santa Fe Lite & Spicy cookbook. It notes...
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Seven Aroma Roasted Chicken with Peppers
recipe by: Engrossed on 2nd May 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
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Spicy adult version of the classic, inspired by the Coconut & Lime food blog.
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Hatch Green Chile Sloppy Joes
recipe by: Sue on 7th May 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Spice up your dinner with this easy-to-make Five-Pepper Fajitas recipe! Enjoy juicy chicken, bell peppers, jalapenos,...
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Five-Pepper Fajitas
recipe by: Shadows1 on 11th May 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
These are so delicious and really easy to make. Yes, there is a few ingredients; but, really nothing difficult. Great...
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Black Bean and Corn Cakes with a Sour Cream Sauce
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 1st May 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
This is a wonderful sauce that is used as a wet rub on beef, pork, and chicken before grilling.
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Recado Adobo
recipe by: Shadows1 on 13th May 2013
Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Tender pinto beans cooked in beer, with onion, garlic, bacon, and epazote for depth of flavor. Enjoy these Borracho...
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Borracho Beans
recipe by: Sue on 26th May 2013
Prep Time: 8 Hours
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
Tender chicken marinated in beer, garlic paste, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chipotle pepper, adobo seasoning, and...
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Chicken Fajitas
recipe by: Sue on 26th May 2013
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
I came up with this recipe to use up some corn cobs that I had cut the corn off and saved the cobs in the freezer to use...
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Meaty Southwestern Corn Cob Soup
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 14th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
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Tantalize your taste buds with this spicy yet not too hot chorizo & black bean chili. Perfect for 8 hungry people, serve...
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Chorizo & Black Bean Chili
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 7th Jun 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45-60 Minutes
A cheesy polenta side dish with a spicy pepper sauce. Perfect with Italian or smoked sausage, chicken, seafood, or...
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Cheesy Polenta with a Spicy Pepper Sauce
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 26th Jun 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Make your own spicy and tangy tortilla chips with this easy recipe! Perfect for dipping in queso dip or adding to chili...
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Home Made Chili Pepper Lime Tortilla Chips
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 29th Jun 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12-18 Minutes
It's no small secret that Wendy's restaurants make their chili with leftover cooked hamburger patties, not...
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Leftover Burger Chili - Quick!
recipe by: Sue on 1st Jul 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Cilantro Crema - A quick and economical meal that is sure to please. Enjoy oven-roasted corn...
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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Cilantro Crema
recipe by: Sue on 6th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
A spicy yeast bread-good served warm with soup or chili. Use a jarred picante sauce such as Pace. I used medium, but...
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Picante Bread (ABM)
recipe by: Mikekey on 13th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours
Enjoy a quick and easy 5-ingredient salsa vinaigrette or salad dressing. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and...
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Easy 5 Ingredient Salsa Vinaigrette or Salad Dressing
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 7th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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A delicious and spicy queso dip made with American and pepper jack cheese, onion, jalapeno, poblano, tomato, cilantro,...
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Spicy Queso Dip
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 8th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
This creamy, spicy pasta salad is the perfect side dish for summer BBQs. Fresh grilled corn and chipotles in adobo add a...
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Creamy Spicy Grilled Corn and Pasta Salad
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 16th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 Minutes
Make your tacos smoky and spicy with this easy-to-make Chipotle Taco Sauce! Fresh tomatillos, tomatoes, onion, garlic,...
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Smoky Chipotle Taco Sauce
recipe by: Sue on 24th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Delicious vegetarian enchiladas with zucchini, black beans, chipotle taco sauce, and cheddar cheese. A simple and...
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Zucchini and Black Bean Enchiladas w/ Smoky Chipotle Sauce
recipe by: Sue on 25th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Jalapeno-infused tequila is used in place of the traditional vodka. Cook time is infusion time.
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Jalapeno Tequila Gimlet
recipe by: Mikekey on 20th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
There are as many recipes for King Ranch Chicken as there are people who make it. I looked at a bunch of different...
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King Ranch Chicken
recipe by: Felix4067 on 31st Jan 2014
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
A creamy, cheesy corn puree with a hint of spice - perfect for Mexican dishes, grilled chicken, steak, or pork. Try this...
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Mexican Corn Puree
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 4th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes
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Grilled Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos - an easy, delicious appetizer recipe with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and...
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Sarasota's Grilled Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 16th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 Minutes
This Spicy Mexican Tomatillo Cilantro Salad Dressing is a simple and delicious dressing perfect for salads, grilled...
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Spicy Mexican Tomatillo Cilantro Salad Dressing
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 22nd Aug 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Tantalize your taste buds with this fresh and simple Margarita Tuna with Tomato, Black Bean & Avocado Salsa. Serve over...
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Margarita Tuna with Tomato, Black Bean & Avocado Salsa
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 1st Sep 2013
Prep Time: 30-60 Minutes
Cook Time: 4-7 Minutes
I found this recipe on the back of a Campbell's soup can and,I haven't tried it yet.I just wanted to put here...
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Southwest Skillet
recipe by: Chef... on 7th Mar 2014
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This Baked Cheesy Mexican Bean Casserole is an easy, delicious, and inexpensive vegetarian dish. Perfect for Meatless...
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Baked Cheesy Mexican Bean Casserole
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 15th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
This is my friends recipe; and I love it - but, I am sure you can find the base recipe all over the web. Now, he...
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Crab, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 28th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 Minutes
