Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex has its own culinary identity, with Texas and Mexican connections expressed through particular dishes and ingredients. Jalapeño sauces, poblano casseroles, enchiladas, and other preparations provide starting points here. Browse the collection for familiar servings and adaptations, with the recipe’s individual ingredients and method guiding the choice of what to cook.
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Green Chile
Ingredients 5 lbs golden yellow potatoes (russets would work as well), peeled and then chopped into approximately 2″ pieces 1/2 cup butter, room temp is easiest approximately 1/2…
Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder
Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 14 1/2 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed nacho cheese…
Crockpot Pinto Beans
Beans are so simple to make, but I know many of you aren’t home during the day to babysit a pot of beans simmering on the stove for…
Pico de Gallo
Ingredients 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 medium white or red onion, diced 2 Jalapeño or 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced Handful of chopped cilantro Juice…
Crispy Cheese Sticks With a Quick Salsa
Ingredients For Dough: 1 cup shortening 6 ounces cold, light beer 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting For Salsa:…
Crisp Cucumber Salsa
Here’s a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You’ll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super-fresh flavors. Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely…
Chunky Guacamole
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped ¼ of a small red onion, finely chopped 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt…
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…
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it’s delicious. 1 (4½- to 5-pound ) whole chicken 2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each 2…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Turn creamy canned soup into a hearty meal. Use frozen chicken preseasoned with Southwestern spices and canned enchilada sauce for satisfying flavor. 2 cans (10¾ ounces each) condensed…
