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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Try this twist on nachos and baked potatoes! Loaded with nutrition and delicious toppings, Baked Potato Nachos are...
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Baked Potato Nachos (By The Kids Cook Mondays)
recipe by: TwisSis on 10th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
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Tantalize your taste buds with this classic fajita recipe. Enjoy the flavors of beef and chicken marinated in red wine...
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Real Fajitas (A Dissertation On Fajitas)
recipe by: Marramamba on 1st Apr 2015
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 24 Hours
This recipe comes from the back of a label of Montera Picante Sauce, dated 1982.
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Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs
recipe by: dienia b on 13th Jul 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
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Tex-Mex Spinach Omelet
recipe by: dienia b on 15th Jul 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This is a classic central Texas-style sauce, which is a tomato-based mixture with garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, and...
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Texas Barbecue Sauce
recipe by: Mikekey on 19th Jul 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
A great side for Texas BBQ. If using corn on the cob, you need about 8 ears, shucked and corn cut off the cob.
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Ancho Cream Corn
recipe by: Mikekey on 26th Jul 2015
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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Texas Pasta Salad
recipe by: dienia b on 30th Jul 2015
Prep Time: 1 Days
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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Texas Two-Step Slaw
recipe by: dienia b on 31st Jul 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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A delicious Mexican casserole made with ground beef, spices, tomatoes, chili beans, cheese, and corn chips. Enjoy this...
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Ray Stevens' Mexican Casserole
recipe by: dienia b on 6th Aug 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Note: To make cracklings, cut fat from fresh pork into small pieces, add a small amount of water to prevent burning at...
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Choctaw Crackling Bread, Texas Native American
recipe by: dienia b on 6th Aug 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Tantalize your taste buds with this Mexican Rice recipe - sautéed onions, garlic, serrano chiles, and long grain rice...
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Mexican Rice
recipe by: ellie on 12th Aug 2015
Prep Time: 100 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Best on meats that cook for long periods over low heat, since sugar in rub can burn at high heat. Use on brisket, ribs...
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Texas Barbecue Dry Rub
recipe by: Mikekey on 29th Aug 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
We enjoyed these fajitas which are very easily made in the crockpot. Served with corn, cheese and salsa.
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Steak Fajitas (Crockpot)
recipe by: ellie on 30th Aug 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours
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Pink Adobe Green Chile Stew
recipe by: dienia b on 9th Oct 2015
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
This is such a nice addition to that ... Mojito or favorite rum drink. Use a lime or orange to wet the rim of your...
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Minted Sugar
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 28th Nov 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
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Texas Road House Pork Chops Copycat
recipe by: dienia b on 1st Apr 2016
Prep Time: 9 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Make an easy weeknight dinner with these 5-ingredient Crockpot Tomatillo Chicken Burritos. Serve with your favorite...
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Five Ingredient Crockpot Tomatillo Chicken Burritos
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 23rd May 2016
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 3.5-5 Hours
I think of this as a potato soup with some "umph". Great on a cool day!
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Green Chile Chowder
recipe by: breezermom on 12th Aug 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
This Mexican Corn Soup with Shrimp & Cilantro Puree is a flavorful and inventive chowder recipe from a popular gourmet...
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Mexican Corn Soup With Shrimp & Cilantro Puree
recipe by: ForeverMama on 12th Jul 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 Minutes
Tantalize your taste buds with this Tex-Mex twist on quesadillas! Filled with chicken, black beans, veggies, and cheese,...
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Chicken & Black Bean Quesadillas a'la Texarkana
recipe by: ForeverMama on 14th Jul 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
I had a delicious salad in Keshena Wisconsin the other night. Now I need to figure out how they made it. This is an...
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Cilantro Lime Dressing
recipe by: Linky on 20th Oct 2016
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Enjoy a Bahamian-style meal of peas & rice with bacon, tomato, onion, garlic, and spices. Perfect for a cozy night in!
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Peas & Rice Bahamian Style
recipe by: Linky on 28th Jul 2016
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
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Recipe source: Cooking Light (October 2016)
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Cheesy Jalapeno Sour Cream Corn Muffins
recipe by: ellie on 9th Oct 2017
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
We enjoyed this dish and a different way to serve chicken. We served the sauce separately, that way people can add as...
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Chile-Glazed Chicken On Hominy Polenta
recipe by: ellie on 28th Dec 2017
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (January 2007)
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Chorizo Egg Breakfast Tacos
recipe by: ellie on 10th Jan 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
With a goal of full disclosure in mind, you should know the idea for & parts of this recipe were found in an email from...
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Shrimp & Grits - Appy, Brunch, Main-Dish & More!
recipe by: TwisSis on 23rd May 2018
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Okay, I get it. There's nothing radically new about the combo of a bagel w/cream cheese & smoked salmon. I've...
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Bagels With Smoked Salmon & Caper Salsa
recipe by: TwisSis on 31st Jul 2018
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
This showed up on my Weight Watchers page today and I had most of the ingredients. So this is my tweaked version!
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Pulled Chicken Chile & Black Bean Soup
recipe by: Linky on 20th Jun 2019
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
