Southwestern cinco de mayo recipes

Mex-Italian Chili

One day I threw this together and everyone loved it sooooo much that now I have to make it all the time! It’s a little spicy, a little Tex-Mex, and…

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…

Katies Chicken Durango

A spicy, delicious and easy recipe that I came up with after having a similar meal at a local restaurant. Takes very little time to prepare and…

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

Redneck Salsa

A simple recipe that is perfect for any casual get-together, especially when you have people snacking. It's a great way to incorporate black-eyed…

Spicy Pork Skewers with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Every summer, Prescott, Arizona, sponsors a cowboy cook-off and rodeo where you'll find many variations on…

Brisket Dry Brown Sugar Rub

This is a good, sweet brisket rub that you will need only one measuring cup for. Of course, you can adjust the heat by using mild or hot chili…

Californio's Chilled Tomatillo Soup

This soup would be one of the soups I would serve in Californio, my fantasy Southwestern restaurant. If you…

Tex-Mex Beef Wraps

This is one of my husband's favorites. Very easy!!

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Smokey southwest flavor with a touch of heat.

Chilean Sea Bass with Caramelized Garlic, Bananas and Blueberries

This is a special recipe. Mixing savory garlic with bananas and…

Texas Caviar

I guess there are almost as many variations of this dish as there are Texans! This is one handed down to us which we love.

Smoked Turkey Confit Carnitas Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

This is adapted from a recipe from Chef Magazine in 2009. It is from the National Turkey Federation. 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…