Southwestern dinner party appetizers & snacks recipes

Texas Caviar (Bean & Corn Salsa or Salad)

If I need black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's day, I prefer to get them in Texas Caviar....a.k.a.…

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Southwest Egg Rolls

Perfect as a side or a fun hors d'oeuvre. These Southwest Egg Rolls are really easy to make, require just a handful of ingredients and are baked not…

Fire Roasted Poblano Corn Salsa

We’re getting closer to summertime and you know what that means- Corn will be in abundance everywhere! What to do with all that corn? Well, grill it…

Spicy Corn Dip

Spicy Corn Dip is an easy recipe for a great dip for your spicy food crowds. It would go well with tortilla chips and/or cut up veggies. It is also…

Jalapeno Poppers

Argentine BBQ Sauce

Years ago on Food Network was a show called The Surreal Gourmet, who had all sorts of interesting dishes and techniques. His family had come to the…

Bean-Tomato Salsa

Bean-Tomato Salsa-is an easy, delicious TexMex recipe which could also be used as a condiment. Perfect for game crowds and holidays. Ingredients…

Quick 7-Layer Dip

Quick 7-Layer Dip is a delicious, easy and quick (15) minute appetizer or snack recipe for a large gathering, event or holiday. Made with refried…

Spicey Pulled Pork

This is a braised pulled pork that makes a great sandwich or use it for a tex-mex taco salad. Use an inexpensive cut of pork as it will cook…

Seafood Mexicana

A slow cooker or a Dutch Oven specialty. Great for a larger party! Cook time is Appx. 3-4 hrs.