Southwestern recipes

Corn Bread Chile Rellenos

This is a cross between corn bread and chile rellenos I pulled together using a cornbread recipe that uses no baking soda or powder so its very…

Santa Fe Tilapia

Texas Truck Stop Brisket Enchiladas

Most truck stops in Texas serve enchiladas and chicken-fried steak with cream gravy. The enchiladas usually…

Black Bean with Cilantro Spread / Dip

A quick-to-fix spread/dip to serve for a party or tailgate, or use as a vegetarian lunch entree with pita bread…

Black Bean and Corn Salsa with a Sherry Lime Cumin Vinergarette

A light and freshly black bean and corn salsa with a variety of uses. Can be used with tortilla chips as a…

Double Corn & Green Chile Muffins

Whole kernel corn adds texture, flavor and moistness to ordinary cornmeal muffins. Add to that sharp cheddar…

Tex-Mex Vegetable Beef Soup

Tex-Mex Vegetable Beef Soup is an easy and hearty stovetop recipe for a flavorful and spicy soup. Made with beef chuck roast, corn, zucchini,…

Southwest Caesar Salad

Avocados, bacon, black beans, corn and tomatoes are plattered on a bed of romaine ready for a splash of Caesar-type dressing. Change out the array…

Southwest Chili

Texas ~Italian Meat Sauce

I have been making this since 1988 I like it better than store bought sauces.

Pan Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Dust and Chipotle Beurre Blanc

Meyer lemons are dehydrated and ground into a glistening powder, packed…

Chili and Cornbread Skillet Pie

Bake your leftover chili into a delicious pie with a cornbread crust. You don't have to own a cast iron skillet to make this; it would just look…

Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette

This recipe came from Bobby Flays " Mesa Grill Cookbook" He uses this vinaigrette over a cheese fondue made with Monterey Jack and goat cheese .…

Ranchero Sauce #2

Use this easy prep salsa for Huevos Rancheros, tortilla dishes, meatloaf, etc. I have never seen this particular type of sauce in the grocery…