Five-alarm salsa made with tomato purée, green chilies, onion, garlic, and lime, then water-bath canned for shelf-stable pantry heat. Five ingredients, two pints, serious kick.
Creamy New Mexican calabacitas with sauteed summer squash, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar in a milky sauce. A comforting, traditional side dish that comes together in 40 minutes.
El Charro Barbacoa, shredded slow-simmered beef brisket (or eye of round) layered with roasted green chile, chile colorado salsa, green olives, tomatoes and jalapenos. Tucson-style barbacoa with bright, complex heat.
New Mexico green chile pork stew: cubed pork browned in bacon drippings, simmered with two dozen roasted green chiles and fresh tomatoes. Stovetop or slow cooker, classic Southwest comfort.
Chickpeas simmered in a slow-cooked Spanish sauce of bell peppers, green chili, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. A simple, vibrant vegetarian dish ready in 45 minutes.
Ground turkey burritos with refried beans, green chilies, picante sauce, cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in flour tortillas. A 30-minute Mexican dinner that's easy to customize.
Mexicali pizza on flour tortillas with Monterey Jack, tomatoes, green chiles, bell peppers, and black olives. A crispy, cheesy Mexican-style flatbread in under 30 minutes.
Hot artichoke dip baked with mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic, and green chiles until golden and bubbly. Five ingredients, 30 minutes, and always the first thing gone at a party.
Hearty red kidney beans and pintos slow-simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, and bell pepper in a thick, savory gravy. A budget-friendly Southern classic spooned over fluffy rice.
Chunky guacamole salad with ripe avocados, garlic, tomato, green chili peppers, and lemon juice. Served on lettuce leaves with tortilla chips as a fresh Mexican-style appetizer or side.
Tex-Mex tuna noodle casserole with cottage cheese, sour cream, green chilies, and salsa, topped with a crunchy cashew-cracker crust. Ready in 40 minutes.
Savory whole wheat paratha spiced with garlic, ginger, green chili, turmeric, and cumin. Griddle-cooked and dry-fried for golden, flaky layers without deep frying.
Mexican corn casserole bakes whole and creamed corn with cornmeal, buttermilk, green chiles, and sharp cheddar into a soft cornbread-meets-souffle bake. A potluck side that scoops like spoonbread.
Preserve summer's bounty with this big-batch pickled vegetable recipe. Carrots, cauliflower, green beans, peppers, celery, and olives in a tangy vinegar brine with mustard seed and turmeric. Makes 20 pints.
Fiesta Ranch Potatoes with Creamy Chile Dip recipe
Spicy tuna burgers loaded with green chilies, smothered in chili-tomato sauce and bubbly Monterey Jack cheese. These Tex-Mex tuna patties bring bold heat to burger night in just 35 minutes.
Slow cooker Tex-Mex chicken and rice with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. Dump it in, set it, and serve 8 hungry people tonight.
Golden cauliflower stir-fried in ghee with mustard seeds, cumin, green chilis, and turmeric, then braised with fresh tomatoes and finished with garam masala. Authentic Indian vegetarian cooking in 30 minutes.
Mexican spaghetti pie with a Parmesan-egg pasta crust topped with chili-spiced ground beef, kidney beans, cheese, olives, and crushed tortilla chips. A Tex-Mex casserole mashup.
Savory Southwest corn muffins stuffed with diced ham, pepper jack cheese, green chiles, and red bell pepper. Hearty enough for a meal with a side salad.
Lighter baked chili relleno squares made with egg whites, nonfat cottage cheese, low-fat cheddar, mozzarella, and chopped green chilis. Cut into a dozen portable squares that taste just as good cold as warm.
Fettuccine with lime-marinated chicken breast in a tomato and green chili sauce. Butter and lime zest tossed into the pasta for a bright, Southwestern-inspired dinner.
Fresh salsa Miami with peeled tomatoes, jalapenos, green chilies, cilantro, and cumin in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A chunky, no-cook salsa with South Florida flair.
Fans of Southwestern cuisine will enjoy this version of white chili, flavored with chopped green chiles and onion, and simmered in a broth blended with garlic, oregano, cilantro and ground red pepper.
We have updated this spicy cajun recipe with more clear directions and adjusted it to be less spicy and use less salt.
A whole cut-up chicken microwaved in spaghetti sauce with green chilies, Parmesan, dill, and lemon pepper. Sounds unconventional, tastes surprisingly good. 30 minutes, one dish, done.
Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.
Slow-simmered ground beef chili with a surprise twist: sliced pepperoni stirred in with kidney beans for smoky, spicy depth. Serve over rice with melted cheddar on top.
A hearty Baja-style seafood stew loaded with clams, shrimp, fish, and crab simmered in a citrusy tomato broth with green chiles and white wine.
Mexican style chicken tortilla soup that's packed full of beans, veggies and chicken for a filling dinner.
Black beans cooked from scratch with lemon juice, then sauteed with mushrooms, green chiles, carrots, and cilantro over brown rice. Includes a basic bean recipe to start from dry.
Kidney bean dip blended with Dr. Pepper, sharp cheddar, green chiles, and Worcestershire, then topped with crispy bacon. A wild game day dip that actually works.
Cheddar rice and green chili frittata: a Tex-Mex egg bake loaded with leftover rice, tomato, mild green chiles, and sharp cheddar. Cooks on the stovetop or in the oven.
Bite-sized baked egg cups loaded with cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chiles, and cumin. Makes 30 mini appetizers that disappear the second they hit the table.
White bean chili with turkey, tomatillos, green chiles, and a cilantro yogurt cream. A leaner Southwest twist on red chili that tastes even better the next day.
Salsa gruda is a chilled fresh tomato salsa with crushed coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and a splash of red wine vinegar. A no-cook condiment built for grilled chicken or fish.
Traditional Indian soured lentils in tangy yogurt sauce with warming spices. A protein-rich vegetarian dish where mung dal meets creamy, fermented yogurt.
Menudo estilo norteno with honeycomb tripe, calf's foot, hominy, and toasted ancho chiles simmered for hours. An authentic Northern Mexican hangover soup with deep chile heat.
Santa Fe salmon chowder with potatoes, corn, green chilies, and chili powder in a creamy lowfat milk base. A Southwestern-style fish chowder with a gentle kick of heat.
Classic Palak Tomatar (Spinach and Tomatoes) recipe
Red lentil dahl simmered with turmeric, green chili, and butter-fried onions. A simple vegetarian Indian classic finished with fresh lemon juice.
A spicy but scrumptious casserole made with green chili peppers, old cheddar cheese and succulent ground beef.
Layered burrito casserole stacked with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, green chilies, and flour tortillas. All the burrito flavor without the rolling.
Spicy Korean kimchi: napa cabbage salt-brined overnight then fermented two days with garlic, ginger, green chilies, and scallions. A simplified home kimchi you can start tonight.
Shrimp stroganoff with mushrooms, green peppers, and sour cream in a rich bouillon-flour sauce, served over egg noodles. A seafood twist on the classic, ready in 40 minutes.
Layered tamale pie steamed in real corn husks with three distinct masa layers: fresh corn, green chile cilantro, and red pepper chili. Served with fresh green salsa.
Baked rice with green chiles, sour cream, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese. A creamy, cheesy Southwestern rice casserole that comes together in 45 minutes.
Albondigas soup with cumin-spiced beef meatballs simmered in a rich broth with cabbage, zucchini, tomatoes, green chiles, and fresh cilantro. A hearty Mexican meatball soup.