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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Slow Cooker Cream Chickem Taquitos
Creamy chicken taquitos made in a slow cooker, then rolled and baked til crispy! Soooo yummy and incredibly easy!! Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon chili…
The Wrapped Breakfast Quesadilla
Don’t get me wrong — I’m a big fan of breakfast burritos, but I like the harder-to-find breakfast quesadilla even more. It just has that perfect ratio of…
Spicy Lime Jalapeño Chicken Soup
Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1-2 Jalapeños thinly sliced (depending how spicy you like it!) 1 whole raw…
Shrimp and Mandarin Orange Ceviche
Ceviche! Everyone craves a delicious ceviche this time of year, a cool, light appetizer (or main course) for the summer heat. A wonderful way to satiate those cravings…
Roasted Green Chile Fries
These crispy and smoky green chile fries are an exotic take on a classic finger food. Roast the peppers before frying them to enhance their natural flavor. Vegetable…
Cilantro Jalapeño Pasta With Blackened Chicken
This cilantro jalapeño pasta with blackened chicken is a fusion and celebration of different cultures. One bite is a jam-packed explosion of flavors! Ingredients For the Chicken 1…
Queso Fresco Cheese Sticks
These queso fresco cheese sticks are scrumptious enough to be eaten on their own, or can be perfectly paired with your favorite hot sauce. The only problem with…
Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole
Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chilies, jalapeños and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. Ingredients 7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced…
Tamale Pie
Layers of cornbread, enchilada sauce, spiced ground beef and cheese, baked until melty and topped with all your favorite taco fixings! Ingredients Cornbread 1/2 cup (85g) plain yellow…
Pupusas de Queso (Cheese-Stuffed Corn Masa Cakes)
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups masa harina 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups warm water (or chicken broth for added flavor)…