Cuisine: Southwest

Rigatoni with Chipotle Sausage and Shrimp

This recipe is a spicy Mexican-Cajun-Italian mix! It’s also a quick and simple recipe that is a bit unusual and tastes great!
Mike Chrypraski sent us this winning recipe from Philadelphia and is a local market winner in the Bring …

Fajitas de Puerco

This recipe is redolent of South Texas, makes a change from common fajitas while using ingredients to create a new taste. Diane Stalling gives us this winning recipe from the Grilling Grates contest. …

Black-eyed Pea Salsa

Serve for your New Year’s dinner to start your year off right. 
Stir any leftover Black-eyed Pea Salsa together with hot cooked rice for a convenient, short-cut version of Hoppin’ John. Garnish with crisply-cooked, crumbled bacon.…

Havana Festival Roast Leg of Pork

Cubans love fresh roast leg of pork, and often serve it for holidays. This preparation features favorite flavors from the Caribbean which enhance the aroma of the pork as it roasts. A fresh garnish of herbs and orange before serving …

Southwestern Pork, Pepper and Sweet Potato Stew

This homey stew packs a Southwestern picante punch with a bit of chipotle chile. Look for crushed chipotle chile in the seasoning aisle of the supermarket. Serve over hot egg noodles, accompanied with applesauce, buttered Brussels sprouts, and Festive Corn …

Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Mayonnaise

This contemporary take on the cocktail sandwich offers popular southwestern flavors. Make sandwiches shortly before serving; or offer ingredients separately so guests can make their own. …

Taos-Inspired Back Ribs

These New Mexican-flavored ribs feature flavors of the Orient, common in many northeastern New Mexico kitchens, and ingredients found locally—cilantro, chipotle chiles and coriander seed. Serve with warm tortillas, cherry tomatoes and potato salad. …