This classic Shrimp Christina recipe is a creamy shrimp casserole made with tender shrimp, butter-softened onion, garlic, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, dry white wine or sherry, and Parmesan. The casserole bakes at 350°F for about 20 minutes after a short stovetop preparation, then it is served over 2 cups of hot cooked … Read more
This Velveeta Dirty Dip recipe combines browned ground beef, mild or hot pork sausage, creamy Velveeta, and undrained Ro-Tel tomatoes for a rich, hearty party dip. Brown the meat with onion, drain it thoroughly, then melt it with cubed Velveeta and Ro-Tel over low heat for an easy stovetop appetizer ready in about 30 to … Read more
Queso fundido with chorizo is a classic Mexican appetizer made by browning 8 ounces of fresh Mexican chorizo with onion, poblano, and garlic, then covering the mixture with 12 ounces of grated melting cheese and broiling it until bubbling. This easy skillet recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare, 12–15 minutes to cook, and serves 4–6 … Read more
Watercress Salad with Tequila Tangerine Dressing is a fresh, classic-style salad made with peppery watercress, juicy tangerine segments, creamy avocado, crisp red onion, and a bright citrus vinaigrette. Ready in about 25 minutes with no cooking, it makes four servings and is an excellent first course, light lunch, or colorful side dish. The flavor is … Read more
Ole Guacamole with Key Lime is a classic no-cook guacamole made with three ripe Hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, Key lime juice, and salt. This easy recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare, makes approximately 2 1/2 to 3 cups, and serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer. The flavor is creamy, chunky, bright, … Read more
This classic Mexican potato salad recipe combines tender Yukon Gold or red potatoes, sweet carrots, green peas, creamy mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, fresh lime, chile, onion, and cilantro. It makes 6 generous side-dish servings and takes about 20 minutes to prepare, 15–20 minutes to cook, and at least 1 hour to chill, for … Read more
This Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce recipe makes about 2 cups of smooth, creamy Southwestern sauce in just 5 to 10 minutes of prep and 10 to 15 minutes of cooking. A simple butter-and-flour roux, chicken broth, canned diced green chiles, and full-fat sour cream create a dependable sauce for enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, tamales, baked … Read more
This Mexican Corn on the Cob recipe, also called classic elote, combines juicy grilled corn with a creamy mayonnaise and Mexican crema topping, salty Cotija cheese, chile powder, cilantro, and fresh lime. Grill four ears over medium-high heat at 400–450°F (200–230°C) for 8–12 minutes, turning frequently, then coat them while hot for the best flavor … Read more
Summer Squash with Toasted Garlic and Lime is a fast, fresh side dish made with 1½ pounds of thinly sliced zucchini and yellow squash, olive oil, crisp toasted garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. The entire recipe takes about 20 minutes, including approximately 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. This classic sauté delivers … Read more
This easy creamy Mexican artichoke dip recipe combines tender chopped artichoke hearts, tangy green chiles, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican-blend cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and cumin in one bubbling oven-baked appetizer. It takes about 10–15 minutes to prepare and 25–30 minutes to bake, making a generous 8–10 servings for parties, game-day tables, potlucks, or casual … Read more