Corn Bread Chile Rellenos by Patrick Travis

This is a cross between corn bread and chile rellenos I pulled together using a cornbread recipe that uses no baking soda or powder so its very dense. I layer whole canned green chilies between layers of cornbread batter, add some cheese, and have a very filling vegetarian main or side dish. I add pure ground chile powder to the…

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…

Black Bean with Cilantro Spread / Dip by Salad Foodie

A quick-to-fix spread/dip to serve for a party or tailgate, or use as a vegetarian lunch entree with pita bread and veggie sticks. Menu ideas abound ~ spread on roasted vegetables or grilled meat sandwiches. Serve with an open-faced grilled beef sandwich on whole-wheat bread with stir-fried vegetables and pineapple sherbet. Best…

Black Bean and Corn Salsa with a Sherry Lime Cumin Vinergarette by Therese

A light and freshly black bean and corn salsa with a variety of uses. Can be used with tortilla chips as a dip, a side dish to go with chicken or steak fajitas, or you can add some cooked quinoa for some extra protein for a tasty vegetarian dish.

Double Corn & Green Chile Muffins by Salad Foodie

Whole kernel corn adds texture, flavor and moistness to ordinary cornmeal muffins. Add to that sharp cheddar cheese, green chiles plus your choice and amount of "heat" seasoning and you've a nice accompaniment to a bowl of beans, chili, or southwestern soup.

Tex-Mex Vegetable Beef Soup by RecipeKing

Tex-Mex Vegetable Beef Soup is an easy and hearty stovetop recipe for a flavorful and spicy soup. Made with beef chuck roast, corn, zucchini, tomatoes and onion, spiced well. A great soup recipe for the Autumn and Winter months. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low carbohydrates, WeightWatchers (6) PointsPlus recipe.

Southwest Caesar Salad by Salad Foodie

Avocados, bacon, black beans, corn and tomatoes are plattered on a bed of romaine ready for a splash of Caesar-type dressing. Change out the array of veggies or protein choices if preferred - chicken or turkey, cheese, eggs, etc.

Southwest Chili by Piper Seeger

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.

Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette by Therese

This recipe came from Bobby Flays " Mesa Grill Cookbook" He uses this vinaigrette over a cheese fondue made with Monterey Jack and goat cheese . It is also wonderful over grilled chicken or beef in a sandwich as a condiment or drizzle over the meat and put it on a salad .

Ranchero Sauce #2 by myra byanka

Use this easy prep salsa for Huevos Rancheros, tortilla dishes, meatloaf, etc. I have never seen this particular type of sauce in the grocery store for some reason, so always make it.