Speedy Quesadillas

Easy, straight-from-the-pantry quesadillas your kids will love.

Tres Leches Cake

For Cinco de Mayo here's a deliciously dense cake akin to a rich bread pudding.

Vaquero Migas

A cowboy breakfast at its best, Migas feature corn tortillas, chiles and eggs.

Horse Trader Salsa

Chile pepper, tomato and onion combine for a chunky, summery salsa.

Turkey Tortilla Soup

Leftover turkey, Southwestern seasonings and canned broth quickly turn into a mouth-watering one-pot dish.

Blue Plate Black Beans

This recipe is used in the Mexican Benedict.

Cilantro Pesto

Unlike the classic basil pesto, this cilantro-based version adds Southwestern flair to pastas and dips.

Fire-Roasted Corn Salsa

A classic Southwestern salsa just made for a plump and juicy grilled steak.

Cinnamon Sugar Bunuelos

Buñuelos, sweet and cinnamony tortilla crisps, are an easy, crunchy treat.

Salsa Azteca

You'll find so many uses for this bold, spicy blend of tomatillos, tomatoes, peppers and seasonings

Ensalada with Jicama, Corn and Beans

A super fresh and refreshing salad from Chicago's Mundial Cocina Mestiza features lots of sweet crunch from jicama and tortilla strips.

Chile and Cheese Fritters

Dip them in salsa, serve them with Mexican -- but make a lot, because they go fast.

Cilantro Chimichurri

Chimichurri, a Central-American version of pesto adds fresh and zippy flavor to grilled steak or chicken.

Cilantro Lime Rice

The simple addition of lime and cilantro creates a sublime rice that will become your new standard.

Chili Mole

It's the spice mix that gives this chili its flavor and depth.