Southern–Tex-Mex Fusion
Sausage-gravy enchiladas and black-eyed pea salsa with quesadillas bring Southern ingredients into Tex-Mex formats. These recipes make the connection through both the flavor of the filling and the way the dish is served.
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Sausage Gravy Breakfast Enchiladas
This is the kind of breakfast that doesn’t whisper “good morning” — it kicks the door open. Soft scrambled eggs, melty cheddar jack, and flour tortillas are rolled…
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa with Cheese Quesadillas
This dish brings together a vibrant black-eyed pea salsa — studded with roasted green chiles, red bell peppers, crisp green onions, and fresh cilantro — with simple yet…
Southern-Style Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy
A hearty Southern twist on enchiladas, perfect for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner. Scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, cheese, and sausage are rolled into tortillas and smothered with a rich,…
Fried Okra Tacos
The salty crunch of Fried Okra Tacos puts Tex-Mex takeout to shame. A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp,…
Fried Chicken Tacos with Buttermilk-Jalapeño Sauce
Use this creamy sauce to dress up store-bought fried chicken or as a salad dressing or dip for wings. Adjust the heat by adding more or less jalapeño.…
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of…
King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 1/2 16-ounce package cellentani pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 8-ounce package…
Turkey Pie with Chile Cornbread Crust
This dish not only makes delicious use of leftover turkey or chicken, but it tastes immeasurably better than any tamale pie you’ve ever tasted. It is a relative…
