texas date loaf candy by Marlin Rinehart

This is a delicious old-fashioned Texas recipe similar to fudge but is shaped into a log and sliced. I was surprised to learn from a Mexican cookbook it is also made in old Mexico.

Blue Cornmeal Cornbread by Salad Foodie

Blue cornmeal imparts a blue-violet cast to the bread, a coarser consistency and a sweeter, nuttier taste than yellow or white cornmeal. It is 20% higher in protein and has a lower glycemic index, good news for those with elevated blood sugar. However it can be difficult to find! Arrowhead and Bob's Red Mill make it and some health…

Tex-Mex Taco Bake by myra byanka

Easy prep casserole. If you have leftover chili in the fridge, just sub it for the first 5 ingredients.

Sunday Supper Tamale Pie by myra byanka

One dish supper for Tex-Mex lovers. A CES poster made this with Jiffy, and said it was too sweet. I agree, so if you use Jiffy, mix it up, taste a bit, and add Tabasco or pepper to taste. This balances the sweetness, but does not add more salt.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Casserole by John Spottiswood

I adapted this from a Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that sounded great. My kids aren't big fans of squash...but they do love yams and sweet potatoes. I thought this was wonderful served with warm rice. I sprinkled cayenne on mine to spice it up a bit. It was even better as leftovers the next couple of days. The photo did not come…

Salsa Taquera by myra byanka

This fresh, somewhat hot salsa is great as a dip for chips, and for eggs and tortilla dishes.

Tex-Mex Chalupas with Quick, Easy Taco Filling by Marlin Rinehart

What Texans call 'chalupas' are called tostadas outside the state. This is my quick and light summertime favorite meal when the Texas weather is hot and I have little appetite to eat. Two or three chalupas make a very satisfying meal.

West Texas Stacked Enchiladas by myra byanka

This is a basic cheese enchilada recipe that you can add any of your favorite veggies or meats to, then enjoy how West Texans (and New Mexicans) like their enchiladas.

Chicken Tortilla Soup 2SP by Wendy Saxena-Smith

Black Bean Soup by Patrick Travis

It's winter, snows on the ground and I just finished plowing our road. What a great time for some warm comfort food and this black bean soup fills the bill perfectly. Simple, not too spicy and full of flavor.

Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole #2 by myra byanka

Serve this easy prep recipe as a side dish. It is very different from the casserole #1 that I posted, which is more of a breakfast/brunch item. The sour cream/egg "custard" that tops the casserole is soft, creamy, and simply delicious.

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.

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.