Southwestern Caesar Salad

  4.7 – 9 reviews  • Caesar Salad Level: Easy Total: 5 min Prep: 5 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Blue corn, … Read more

Santa Fe Burger

  3.9 – 14 reviews  • Burger This is one seriously delicious cheeseburger inspired by the flavors of the Southwest, personal favorites of mine. A luscious, gooey queso sauce made with Monterey Jack cheese takes the place of sliced cheese and makes a secure bed for roasted and diced poblano chiles. Blue corn tortilla chips give the … Read more

Green Chile Cheeseburgers

  4.0 – 31 reviews  • Cheeseburger Level: Easy Total: 45 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Yield: 4 seervings Ingredients 2 pounds ground chuck, 80 percent to 85 percent lean 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 thin slices Chihuahua or provolone 4 good-quality hamburger buns, toasted Green Chili Sauce, recipe … Read more

Zach’s Alotta Southwestern Enchiladas

  4.5 – 31 reviews  • Enchilada Quote: “Not your mother’s enchilada” This recipe was born during the always-popular Cinco de Mayo office celebration. While everyone was busy signing up for chips, dips and salsa, I wanted something different and uniquely authentic, as well as something that could serve as a meal. The result was a dish … Read more

Native American Bread

  2.1 – 8 reviews  • Bread Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 45 min Prep: 15 min Inactive: 45 min Cook: 45 min Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 1/2-ounce active dry yeast (2 (1/4-ounce) packets) 1 1/4 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F) 8 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup salt 1 cup lard Instructions Begin by … Read more

Nor Cal Carnitas

  4.3 – 33 reviews  • Pork Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 50 min Prep: 30 min Cook: 1 hr 20 min Yield: 5 servings Ingredients 3-pound pork butt, cut into 4 pieces 3 pounds refined lard, or suet 1 red onion, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1 1/4 tablespoons kosher salt Pico de Gallo, … Read more

Cheesy Southwest Appetizers

  3.0 – 1 reviews  • Olive Recipes Total: 20 min Prep: 20 min Yield: 16 servings Ingredients 6 slices cheddar cheese 3 slices monterey jack cheese 32 Keebler® Town House® Original Crackers 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers 1/4 cup chopped black olives Instructions Cut cheddar and monterey jack … Read more

Turkey Tacos Picadillo

  4.8 – 44 reviews  • Taco Picadillo, a Latin American classic, is typically made with beef, but juicy turkey stands in well here. Scented with cumin and chili powder, the filling for these crunchy tacos is sweet and savory. Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr Prep: 25 min Cook: 35 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients … Read more

South Western Sopaipillas

  4.8 – 13 reviews  • Queso Level: Intermediate Total: 51 min Prep: 30 min Inactive: 5 min Cook: 16 min Yield: 36 pieces Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon 1/4 cup shortening 1 to 1 1/4 cups water, room temperature 4 cups … Read more