Refried Bean and Cheese Melts
Meet the humble mollete, Mexico's ultra-comforting and cheesy open-faced sandwich. Making one is simple
Roasted Mushroom Mole Enchiladas
What is an enmolada, you ask? They're a type of enchilada smothered in rich, cocoa-spiked mole sauce. Often made with chicken, this vegetarian rendition substitutes roasted mushrooms, adding a deep savory note to balance the slightly sweet sauce.
Zesty Corn Soup With Chicken
You may be familiar with the so-called "Mexican street corn," and if so, then you probably know how delicious it is. Here, those flavors combine in a medley of savory cotija, spicy cayenne, tart lime, and toasted sweet corn. It's a hearty soup that can still work for the warmer months.
Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling chicken fajitas are super easy to make and full of flavor. The secret is in the skillet, which can go from stove to table for restaurant-quality presentation.
Guacamole
This easy guacamole recipe is sure to please a crowd, thanks to all the standard ingredients: avocado, cilantro lime—plus a kick from fresh jalapeño. Serve it with store-bought tortilla chips or add it to a plate of crunchy veggies, like carrots and cucumbers. And don't forget to make extra, a...
Chicken Tamales
Chicken tamales may feel like a major cooking project, but they deliver major returns. We use homemade chicken stock to infuse the tamale dough with savory flavor, and the chili-spiced chicken filling has the perfect level of spice.
Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Sliders
These sliders combine fork-tender beef with crunchy slaw. Pickled jalapeños add tang and heat, but you can also serve them without if you prefer things less spicy. And if you'd rather, try replacing the buns with corn tortillas, for a fun take on tacos.
Chicken Soft Tacos
My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I leave for work. Then we just roll it up in tortillas with the remaining ingredients and dinner’s ready in minutes. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Mexican Red Rice
A staple recipe of any Mexican kitchen, red rice is as colorful as it is delicious. A mix of garlic, tomato sauce, and chicken broth adds plenty of flavor. Serve this with tacos or simply grilled meats
Mexican Chicken Soup
This warming soup is a classic for a reason: It's full of flavor and hearty enough to make a meal of. Here, white rice combines with onion, carrot, chicken, and plenty of lime. Cooking whole chicken in a pot of water ensures a deeply flavorful broth.
Margarita Chicken
Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot! Serve with roasted corn on the cob and lemonade.
Spicy Street Corn Salad
When sliced off the cob and mixed with arugula and beans, corn makes for a filling and fresh summer salad. In this corn salad, the veggie mixes with flavorful herbs, jalapeño, and lime. Serve as a side or with a simply grilled protein, like chicken or fish.
Dutch Oven Enchiladas
Scoop up a bite of these delicious Dutch oven enchiladas. It is a simple recipe to put together and is easily customizable based on your tastes!
Sweet Potato and Bean Burritos With Corn Salsa
These vegetarian burritos are not short on filling and are stuffed with sweet potatoes, beans, and a hearty corn salsa. Be advised that there are a lot of components (including grating sweet potatoes and assembling the salsa), but the end result is well worth it. Once rolled, you can serve the bu...
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
As a working mom and home cook, I strive to have fabulous, flavor-packed dinners that make my family smile. Nothing is more awesome than a slow-cooker recipe that makes it seem as though you've been cooking in the kitchen all day
Chicken Tomatillo Soup
I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup. Feel free to add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to spice it up.
Chicken Taco Soup
This simple Mexican dish offers the best of both worlds: tacos and soups. Even better? You can throw everything in a slow cooker in the morning and have dinner ready when you're done with your day. Serve by topping each bowl with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and hot sauce.
Sopes
Sopes are a common Mexican street food, often eaten as snacks. Each cup is typically topped with refried beans, meat, and cheese—but they're endlessly customizable. Experiment with toppings to see what variation of this sopes recipe is your favorite.
Garlic Skirt Steak Tacos
This under-30-minute meal is impressive, thanks to the garlic-flecked steak and crunchy cabbage. The combination is both savory and fresh while easy enough for a weeknight barbecue. We're especially partial to the crispy, radish-and-onion slaw on top.
Turkey Taco Salad
An ideal lunch, this light and flavorful taco salad stars turkey, a lighter protein than ground beef. Crunchy tortilla chips are a must for the crunch factor, and the addition of pinto beans adds protein. Finish with store-bought salsa.
Creamy Rajas and Greens Tacos
A decadent take on a vegetarian taco, this recipe pairs creamy, cheesy greens with spicy charred poblanos. A smattering of crunchy radishes and salty Cotija cheese finishes things off. Char extra poblanos to use in sauces later in the week.
Cheesy Chicken Nachos With Avocado and Radish
This gameday classic is made easy, thanks to rotisserie chicken. But it's still as delicious as a restaurant plate of nachos and chock full of cheese, spice peppers, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. Vegetarian? Remove the meat, and it will still be tasty.
Grilled Chili Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimp is the ideal taco protein—it's light, healthy, and chars perfectly on the grill. In this taco recipe, the shrimp blends with tart pineapple-jalapeño salsa. But if you want to keep things less spicy, just pick up a pre-made, mild salsa.
Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Bake
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Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Coconut Chicken Curry
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Chicken Paprikash
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Za’atar Chicken
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