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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!

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
January 29, 2020
Image of sheet pan breakfast tostada with lots of southwestern toppings.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Tostadas
January 22, 2020
Image of a jar of freshly homemade salsa verde, shot from above. A wooden spoon is in the jar as well.

How to Make Salsa Verde
January 20, 2020
Image of a beautiful cranberry margarita in a salt rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge, an orange wedge, and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe
November 25, 2019
Image of vegan sweet potato tacos on a platter with charred corn, onions and cilantro, and avocado. A glass of beer sits next to the platter.

Crispy Sweet Potato Tacos – Vegan
November 13, 2019
Image of pressure cooker white chili in a black bowl with garnishes.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
September 30, 2019
image of bright and colorful mango slaw, the perfect slaw for fish tacos, in a white bowl with a black spoon. Garnished with a lime.

Mango Slaw – perfect slaw for fish tacos
August 12, 2019
image of a classic taco salad recipe on a plate with a black and white linen and wooden serving utensils in the background of the photo.

Taco Salad Recipe – with optional homemade dressing
June 27, 2019
Colorful vegan tacos, shot from above with pickled onions, cilantro, avocado, and lime.

Vegan Tacos with Roasted Carrots, Mushrooms, Quinoa, and Black Beans
March 25, 2019
Grilled chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board. Chicken breast in the foreground is sliced.

Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade
September 17, 2018
7 layer dip with scoop out to show the layers, chip dipped in the top.

7 Layer Dip Recipe – THE BEST!
September 10, 2018
cilantro lime instant pot quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa | Plain and Cilantro Lime Recipes
April 23, 2018

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