Southwestern july 4th recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

San Antone Black Bean Salad

With friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to…

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this…

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…

Mexican Corn and Potatoes

In the Summer roast the fresh corn and while doing that roast those Serrano's. The additional smoky flavor will only enhance this. I like to…

Chipotle Butter

This is great with grilled corn on the cob, potatoes, dinner rolls and corn bread.

Jalapeno Poppers

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…

Chilean Sea Bass with Caramelized Garlic, Bananas and Blueberries

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

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…

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cayenne Butter Cream