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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Salsa Verde “Street Corn” Chicken Bake
This creamy, cheesy bake is a playful twist on Mexican street corn, turning it into a hearty, protein-packed dish perfect for brunch, dinner, or meal prep. Tangy salsa…
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…
Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in the Instant Pot with butter or oil, finished with fresh lime juice, lime zest, and bold Fiesta Lime Pepper. Slightly firmer texture…
Cheese Enchiladas: A Taste of Mother’s Kitchen
From the Original Recipe Card Cheese Enchiladas1 ( 14-oz.) pkg. corn tortillasvegetable oil3 c. (12-oz.) shredded Monterey cheese Enchilada Sauce1/3 c. vegetable oil1 clove garlic3 T. flour2 T.…
Steve’s Signature Texas Pinto Beans
These are my signature Texas-style pinto beans, the result of years of experimenting, adjusting, and refining the recipe until I achieved just the right balance of smoky, savory…
Texas Heat Sous-Vide Salsa Verde
This Texas heat version brings bold chile flavor without sacrificing balance. Serrano, Jalapeño, and roasted poblano combine with sous-vide precision to create a deep, fiery salsa verde that…
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…
Espagueti Verde
This vibrant pasta delivers bold Mexican flavors in a silky, rich sauce that’s addictive enough to become a weekly family favorite. Roasted poblanos and a touch of heat…
Creamy White Chicken Chili Cottage Cheese Bake
Zesty, creamy, and protein-packed, this White Chicken Chili Cottage Cheese Bake is comfort food with a clean-eating twist. Rich cottage cheese and sour cream create a luscious base,…
Southwest Sausage & Green Chile Breakfast Bake
This hearty breakfast bake brings the bold flavors of the Southwest straight to your table. Tender roasted green chiles and browned breakfast sausage are layered with rich eggs…
