Tex-Mex Recipes

Before grilling, the turkey is brined and marinated overnight in a vibrant Mexican spice blend of citrus, annatto paste, oregano, coriander, and other aromatic herbs. The paste...

These smoky cabbage steaks are perfect as a vegetable side dish, but they're also hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian main dish when paired with grains or...

Make Italian Chicken Parmesan with a Tex-Mex twist. This recipe uses thin chicken breast cutlets, but instead of Italian marinara sauce, use Mexican...

These tiny tacos are the perfect holiday appetizer. They're filling enough to satisfy your hunger while the main course cooks, yet light enough to keep you full.

For this side dish, you don't have to smoke the sweet potatoes! Your secret ingredient is smoked chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Combine it with boiled sweet potatoes in a mayonnaise dressing, and the side dish will acquire a pleasant...

Everyone loves a delicious, filling quesadilla with a gooey, cheesy filling and crispy tortilla, but preparing multiple servings for a large crowd takes a long time. Ree Drummond knows how to speed up the process and...

This hearty dish combines all the popular flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine: juicy pork, airy sweet cornbread, and zesty jalapeño poppers with cheese in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Everything...

Citrus-marinated fish is simmered in a tomato broth with tender potato chunks and corn, while Mexican dried ancho chili adds smokiness and color to this hearty stew. To...

In this creamy soup, the natural sweetness of butternut squash is balanced by the smoky, spicy flavor of chipotle peppers, along with a touch of smoked paprika. While blending the hot soup, be sure to...

One of the most important spices in Mexican cuisine is ancho pepper. This dried, ripened poblano pepper, ground into a powder, has a smoky flavor and is used to prepare rich...

Pot pie, or chicken in a battered pot, is a popular comfort food enjoyed by both adults and children. Sunny Anderson's recipe puts a Tex-Mex twist on the classic...

Potato chips are mixed with peanuts, almonds, pecans, and cashews in this chipotle-lime-flavored snack. Serve as an appetizer with drinks at a house party or as a...

A mug of hot chocolate will be even warmer if you fill it with a Mexican spice mix of cinnamon, cardamom, chili pepper, and nutmeg. Add a dash of homemade vanilla...

The caramel notes of dark rum and the sweetness of pineapple make this salsa truly unique. Pair it with any meat, especially roast pork, and you're guaranteed a tropical treat. In...

To give her burgers a spicier, Tex-Mex twist, Ree Drummond mixed ground beef with raw chorizo ​​and canned green chili peppers. Then...

This delicious Mexican-inspired vegetarian dish is a family favorite. Tortilla tubes filled with sweet potatoes and black beans are layered in a row, topped with a spicy tomato sauce,...

Thin sweet potato slices are baked in the oven until crispy, like nacho chips. Top each slice with some fried chorizo ​​and sprinkle with grated cheese for a delicious...

These mini tostadas are made with large corn chips instead of crispy tortillas. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken from last night's dinner (grilled chicken works well, too).

The rich and complex flavor of these vegetarian tacos comes from a combination of several types of wild mushrooms and black-roasted poblano peppers. Roast them directly over a gas burner...

Sopapillas, fluffy Mexican doughnuts coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey, inspired this dessert. A delicate cream cheese filling is baked between two layers...

How can you feed the whole family a delicious and filling meal when you only have two small turkey sausages on hand? Make tacos! Warm corn tortillas are filled with a meat filling, fresh vegetables, and...

Serve a poached egg Mexican-style: on a bed of spicy, tangy sauce with crispy tortilla slices and crumbled fresh cheese. The sauce is made with roasted tomatillos (a vegetable...

This recipe is inspired by Mexican sandwiches called tortas. Layers of flavors and textures await between two halves of white bread. Mexican chorizo ​​sausage, potatoes, beans,...

Spicy chorizo ​​sausages add a Latin American twist to this classic appetizer. It's made with Mexican chorizo ​​(not to be confused with the dry-cured Spanish sausage!),...

This burrito is filled with all the popular breakfast ingredients: scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. It's made with raw Mexican chorizo ​​sausage. Don't confuse it with...

Thrifty Ree Drummond made this soup using only what she had in her pantry, adding gnocchi from the freezer. So, this recipe is perfect if, for example, you're feeling overwhelmed by the weather...

This hearty Mexican-style stew is the perfect warming treat on a chilly day, with its rich flavor and warm aroma. Pork is slow-cooked with potatoes, green poblano chiles, and...

This colorful salad of two types of beans, corn, hot and sweet peppers in a tart dressing is perfect for a picnic. You can also serve it as a dip with corn chips for a...

Natural lamb shoulder patties on the bone are rubbed with chipotle pepper paste, fried until golden brown, sealing in the delicious juices, and then simmered until done in...

This marinade of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and spices is great not only for chicken but also for shrimp. So use what you have on hand. Marinate...

Roasted butternut squash has a wonderful sweet flavor that you can play with by adding various spices and herbs. Bake pumpkin slices in orange juice with Mexican chili peppers...

You can experiment endlessly with pesto variations, as long as you stick to the classic formula: herbs + nuts (seeds) + vegetable oil + cheese. This Mexican-style pesto is made from...

When you want to cook authentic Mexican al pastor on a spit, but with minimal effort, a pellet grill is your friend. Cooking this dish is a joy, and it turns out just as...

This macaroni and cheese can be made ahead of time and grilled or smoked while you're finishing other dishes, making it the perfect side dish for a barbecue. Just one spoonful of sauce...

This salad is made with the basic ingredients of Mexican fajitas: onions, bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and aromatic seasoning. Instead of beef, fried shrimp are added. They cook much faster...

The star of this vegetable side dish is the arbol chili pepper, or "bird's beak." It has a moderately spicy, rich flavor and a strong aroma. The small pods can be cooked whole, then your dish...

The refreshing Margarita cocktail gets even more invigorating with the addition of cucumber puree and homemade spicy jalapeño syrup. Throw a Mexican-themed party and enjoy...

This sweet and spicy snack with a smoky hint from chipotle peppers will appeal to anyone looking to step outside the box of traditional salted peanuts and explore a new flavor combination. Excellent...

This spicy Tex-Mex dish is a unique way to use store-bought breaded chicken nuggets (or fingers). By whizzing them in a food processor and adding a little cornstarch,...

Snapper stuffed with lemons and fresh basil is baked whole in the oven, resulting in a fantastically juicy and tender finish. Served with poblano chili peppers stuffed with butter-sautéed...

Transform the flavor of classic mashed potatoes by adding broccoli and smoked chipotle peppers. For fluffier, smoother mashed potatoes, press them through a potato masher or...

Fill baked sweet potato halves with an easy-to-make beef chili con carne, drizzled with sour cream, and topped with grated cheddar. This recipe features a meat-based main course...

A chili dog is a hot dog covered in a thick, meaty chili con carne sauce. It's a perfect treat for house parties. You can make the meat sauce in a slow cooker and keep it there at a minimum...

These burgers were inspired by a recipe for chile rellenos, Mexican stuffed peppers. The result is a chile relleno on a bun: a thick beef patty coated in a spicy Mexican...

Shepherd's pie, despite its name, is a complete main course: a meat filling and a side dish of mashed potatoes all in one pan. For this recipe, you'll need a pan suitable for...

This recipe is perfect for a delicious and healthy breakfast, rich in protein and fiber, that will keep you going for a long time. Scrambled eggs are made with chorizo, vegetables, beans, cheese...

Place juicy pieces of grilled jerk pork on tortilla chips, top with pineapple and shredded cheese. Bake the nachos to melt the cheese, and enjoy this classic...

Even big fans of stuffed peppers admit that this delicious dish is often marred by thick skin. In this recipe, the bell peppers are roasted in the oven before filling, making them easy...

Season mashed potatoes with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and top with crispy bacon bits for maximum flavor. Chipotle peppers have a pleasant spiciness and smoky flavor that...