Mexican & Southwestern

Mexican and Southwestern are probably one of my favorite types of cuisines.

We have recipes that are inspired by these flavors like our party style Mango Slaw that’s good for dips and great on fish tacos! We also have popular recipes like our Tequila Lime Chicken and our Southwestern Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa!

These dishes are perfect for a Cinco De Mayo Celebration!

Pickled Vegetables – spicy or not!

Pickled Vegetables – spicy or not!

May 10, 2021

Overhead view of a white bowl filled with colorful mexican rice garnished with cilantro.

Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

March 8, 2021

Glazed wings in a white dish with lime wedges.

Chili Lime Chicken Wings & Dipping Sauce

February 19, 2021

Overhead view of a bowl of black bean soup garnished with lime slices and jalapeno.

Instant Pot Black Bean Soup (no need to soak beans!)

January 29, 2021

Close up of healthy mexican lasagna topped with avocado, tomato, and jalapeno.

Healthy Mexican Lasagna with Swiss Chard

January 20, 2021

Overhead view of salsa in a white bowl with two handles.

Chipotle Salsa (easy blender recipe)

January 18, 2021

Spaghetti squash full of bell peppers, onions, chicken and cheese. It is topped with sour cream, jalapeno, tomato, and sour cream.

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

January 6, 2021

Pork tacos on a plate with cilantro, avocados, and pickled red onions.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

October 19, 2020

Overhead view of two bowls of creamy chicken chile relleno soup.

Chile Relleno Soup with Chicken

September 21, 2020

Overhead view of a colorful chopped salad on a grey plate. Salad includes bbq grilled chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, corn and more!

Southwestern BBQ Chicken Salad (best chopped salad!)

September 9, 2020

Carnitas on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo.

Instant Pot Carnitas – perfect every time!

June 19, 2020

Close up overhead view of a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, and a lime slice. A white spoon is inserted into the mixture.

The Best Pico de Gallo – easy recipe

June 17, 2020

White queso dip in a black skillet, with a black spoon. Queso is studded with green poblano peppers and fresh cilantro, and placed next to tortilla chips.

Poblano Queso Dip – delicious & creamy!

June 10, 2020

Image of a colorful farro salad in a white bowl. Ingredients included are farro, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted poblano peppers, roasted red onion, cilantro, and queso fresco cheese.

Southwestern Farro Salad Recipe with Poblanos

May 20, 2020

Colorful shrimp fajitas on a sheet pan with tortillas, limes, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

May 4, 2020

Image of two bowls of frijoles borrachos, both garnished with fresh cilantro.

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)

April 15, 2020

Vegetarian meals are good for you, whether it's a lifestyle or just a Meatless Monday kind of thing.

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers – Southwestern

March 23, 2020

Image of roasted cauliflower topped with an assortment of southwestern flavors: pickled red onions, tomatoes, cabbage, avocado, black beans, and shredded cheese.

The Best Cauliflower Nachos

March 4, 2020

Image of southwestern ranch dip made with jalapeno and green chiles.

Jalapeño Ranch Dip (or dressing)

March 2, 2020

Close up image of fish tacos with colorful toppings.

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe with Blood Orange Salsa

February 14, 2020

Image of flourless chocolate cake, spiced with chipotle chile, with a spoonful of whipped cream. One bite is taken from the end of the slice of cake and is pictured on a spoon.

Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake

February 5, 2020

Image of cooked pinto beans made from dried beans using an instant pot.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (no soaking needed!)

February 3, 2020

Image of mexicali dip in a black bowl with two handles. Dip is surrounded by chips on a tray.

Mexicali Dip Recipe – IRRESISTIBLE!

January 29, 2020

Image of sheet pan breakfast tostada with lots of southwestern toppings.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Tostadas

January 22, 2020