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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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,…
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Serve this salsa with Fried Okra Tacos. Ingredients 3 cups seeded and diced tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1 large avocado, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced…
San Antonio Beef Puffy Tacos
Original tacos were a little different than the U-shaped tortillas invented by entrepreneur Glen Bell of Taco Bell. The real deal begins with a ball of masa flattened…
Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake
Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake gets a spicy kick with the addition of chorizo sausage, green chiles, and pepper Jack cheese. Mashed potatoes will never be boring again!…
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This slow cooker chicken enchilada soup recipe only takes about 10 minutes of prep time, and it is oh-so-delicious and comforting. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about…
Breakfast Enchiladas
Enjoy the make-ahead ease of this casserole. Prepare the recipe, without baking, and refrigerate overnight. Make the Cheese Sauce before scrambling the eggs so the sauce will be…
Mexican Cheese Bites
These savory bites are delicious finger food, picked up and eaten as is. For an added crunch, serve each square on a tortilla chip. The green salsa is…
Chicken Taco Cups
For holiday parties and summer picnics, try these stuffed wonton cups with a Southwest-style chicken filling. You can freeze them, too. Just reheat after thawing. Ingredients 1 pound…
Turkey Tamales
Tamales are a holiday staple for Mexican-American families from the Rio Grande Valley up to North Texas, and not just at Christmas. “We have a big market for…
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes 2 cups cooked picadillo, sausage, Mexican chorizo or cheese cut into small cubes 2 eggs 2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 cups finely ground…