Fried chicken livers
Fried chicken livers with cream gravy are a classic Texan dish, but you don’t see them very often these days. This is a shame as these crunchy nuggets always hit the spot.
Main dish recipes
Green chile Frito pie
This New Mexican green chile Frito pie is a tangle of corn chips topped with a green chili instead of the usual red.
Summer squash, corn, and chorizo tacos
Summer squash, zucchini, corn, and chorizo are nestled into corn tortillas and topped with avocado for this late summer taco. An excellent way to use up your garden’s bounty.
Salsa verde ranch wings
Jalapeños, tomatillos, and garlic come together in a tangy salsa verde ranch dressing that livens up these crisp, broiled wings.
Pork tinga (tinga de puerco)
If you like the marriage of succulent meat with spicy chipotles, you should try pork tinga, a Pueblan stewed dish of pork and chorizo that makes a fine filling for tacos.
Pasta primavera with asparagus, peas, mushrooms, and bacon
Creamy pasta primavera tossed with mushrooms, asparagus, peas, bacon, and bock beer. A quick and easy dish that’s perfect for spring!
Chipotle lime fish tacos
Tender fish filets are marinated in a chipotle-lime yogurt dressing, cooked in butter, nestled into tortillas, then topped with a tangy slaw in this quick and easy fish taco recipe.
Pork enchilada verde casserole
Layers of shredded pork, Poblano salsa verde, corn tortillas, and cheese are baked together in this casserole that has all of the pleasures of enchiladas without any of the fuss.
Southwestern one-pot pasta with chicken and black beans
This Southwestern one-pot pasta is studded with tomatoes, jalapeños, chicken, and black beans. The pasta cooks at the same time as the sauce, making it quick and easy.
Green chile chicken salad
Chicken salad livened up with green chiles and fresh corn makes for a lively dish. Can be served with lettuce, on bread, or with cracker and chips.
