Mesquite Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Ancho/Pasilla Sauce by Bob Vincent

This recipe is adapted from one in Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill cookbook. The original browned the pork then roasted it in the oven. Instead I smoked the pork with Mesquite wood chunks. Mesquite can overpower food and make it bitter if too much is used…

Santa Fe Tilapia by Ashley

Texas Truck Stop Brisket Enchiladas by myra byanka

Most truck stops in Texas serve enchiladas and chicken-fried steak with cream gravy. The enchiladas usually consist of cheese and onion filled flour torillas, smothered with chili and cheese. This is my take on this wonderful Tex-Mex dish, made with brisket chili, which is delicious just eaten with a spoon and some cornbread. Or…

Texas ~Italian Meat Sauce by Redneck Mike

I have been making this since 1988 I like it better than store bought sauces.

Pan Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Dust and Chipotle Beurre Blanc by Debi Shawcross

Meyer lemons are dehydrated and ground into a glistening powder, packed with intense flavor.

Chili and Cornbread Skillet Pie by myra byanka

Bake your leftover chili into a delicious pie with a cornbread crust. You don't have to own a cast iron skillet to make this; it would just look better when serving.

Spicy Chipotle Pork Tenderloin by Robyn Savoie

Big and bold, tender and juicy, these pork tenderloins get a dose of sultry Southwestern flavor from smoky adobo sauce and canned chipotle chilies.

Coyote Pizza with Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce by Salad Foodie

A southwest take on pizza, with chicken and roasted red and Anaheim chili pepper sauce to add that perfect ‘heat.’ Good way to use up rotisserie chicken. Save time on serving day, by preparing and refrigerating roasted pepper sauce one or more days in advance. Lighten recipe by using thin Italian bread shell and non or reduced fat…

Tex-Mex Tacos al Carbon by myra byanka

Use marinated steak, skirt steak or flank steak (my fave) for these grilled beef tacos. Serve with warm flour or corn tortillas. If you like beef well-done, spring for rib-eye, as flank and skirt steak will toughen. Suggested Condiments: grilled scallions sour cream guacamole pico de gallo shredded lettuce shredded…

Southwestern Pork Chops by Robyn Savoie

These chops are fantastic in late summer when the corn is its sweetest and the tomatoes are their juiciest.

Southwest Vegetarian Pot Pie by Julia Ann Souders

A blend of southwestern vegetables and seasonings with topping of corn bread, quick and easy to bake together for a one dish meal. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com. All rights…

Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled-Pork Sandwiches by Robyn Savoie

Put a spicy spin on pulled pork...stir in chili powder and chipotle chilies in Adobo sauce.

Pork baby back ribs by Redneck Mike

Cook them and eat a great meal.

Tex-Mex Meatloaf by RecipeKing

Tex-Mex Meatloaf is an easy to assemble recipe for a spicy and healthy Mexican-Style meatloaf. It is loaded with antioxidents from the paprika, oregano and ground red pepper. This is also a low calories, low carbohydrates, low sodium, WeightWatchers (7) PointsPlus recipe. Lean ground beef, onions, bell peppers, corn, and salsa…

Monterey Tortilla Casserole by Robyn Savoie

Think of these lively little casseroles, filled with tender chunks of chicken, as Tex-Mex Potpie's.