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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Mexican Salmon Patties
If you’re craving something hearty with Tex‑Mex flair, these salmon patties deliver. Loaded with beans, corn, jalapeños, lime, and cilantro, they’re crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect for…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This hearty casserole brings together the bold flavors of Mexican comfort food with the ease of rotisserie chicken. Layers of tender chicken, crunchy tortilla chips, zesty enchilada sauce,…
Chile Rellenos with Floating Batter Method
This version of chile rellenos uses a unique method where the batter is spooned into the hot oil before adding the stuffed pepper. This creates a lighter, crispier…
Layered Tortilla & Refried Bean Bake with Salsa Verde
This cheesy casserole stacks tortillas, creamy homemade refried beans, and a mix of Oaxaca and sharp cheddar cheese into four hearty layers. Salsa Verde brings a tangy, zesty…
Jalapeño Popper Smashed Tacos
These tacos marry the spicy, cheesy charm of a Jalapeño popper with the crispy, savory satisfaction of a smashed burger. Each tortilla is griddled with a thin layer…
Pastel Azteca
This opulent take on the traditional Pastel Azteca layers soft corn tortillas with a velvety Poblano Cream Sauce, succulent shredded chicken, roasted Poblano strips, sweet corn, and a…
Mexican Street Corn Cornbread
This savory, golden cornbread brings all the bold flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) into a moist, cheesy, slightly tangy quick bread. Fresh corn kernels, Cotija cheese, lime,…
Birria Grilled Cheese with Cilantro Lime Drizzle
This isn’t your average grilled cheese. It’s a full-on flavor ambush featuring juicy, slow-braised pork shoulder simmered in Cholula’s Birria Cooking Sauce, tucked between crispy, golden sourdough slices…
Candied Jalapeño Slices
Sweet heat with a jewel-like shine, these fiery rounds add a bold finish to rich desserts like the Bittersweet Chocolate Torte with Chili Dust. The sugar tames the…
Creamy Poblano & Shrimp Enchiladas
An elegant twist on a comforting classic, these enchiladas feature tender shrimp, roasted poblanos, and a velvety cream sauce, finished with fresh herbs and toasted pepitas for refined…
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