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    Easy Western and Southwestern Family Comfort Food Recipes

    Browse hundreds of easy delicious comfort food, Mexican, and Western-Style recipes that are perfect for large family meals or quiet dinners for two. Good food with a spicy flair, we got you!

    Soups, Stews and Chilis

    My specialty. Healthy and hearty, the ultimate comfort food.

    • Sherried Black Bean And Ham Soup
    • Easy Turkey Lentil Soup with Barley
    • Jacques Pepin’s Beef Stew In Red Wine
    • Creamy Southwestern Chicken Soup

    See more soup recipes →

    Mexican Southwest

    Spice up your dinner plans with these authentic Mexican Food Recipes and Southwestern specialties.

    • Easy Chicken Taco Casserole
    • Mexican Beef Machaca Recipe
    • Easy Cheesy Mexican Omelette With Chorizo
    • Adobo Shrimp Tostadas with Easy Lime Slaw

    See more mexican southwest recipes →

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    About Lea Ann

    I’m Lea Ann, A Culinary School Grad obsessed with South of The Border cuisine. Mexican, Southwestern and Wild West Recipes. If you’re an adventurous home cook looking to spice up your meal plans, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for reliable, approachable recipes.

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    Main Dish Beef

    Colorado Is King of beef. You’ll find lots of irresistible recipes from steaks to burgers.

    • Mexican Beef Machaca Recipe
    • Jacques Pepin’s Beef Stew In Red Wine
    • Braised Mexican Short Ribs
    • Beef Tagliata (Italian Steak)

    See more beef recipes →

    Appetizer Recipes

    A collection of our favorite appetizer recipes. Small bites, dinner party and game day appetizers.

    • Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Recipe
    • Quick Easy Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
    • Refreshing Halibut Ceviche Veracruz
    • Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco

    See more appetizer recipes →

    Main Dish Chicken

    Lots of chicken dinner recipes for your weekly meal plans.

    • Quicker Chicken Spaghetti Bolognese
    • Southwest Garbanzo Bean Soup with White Beans and Chicken
    • Crock Pot Southwestern Chicken
    • Buttermilk Chicken Burger with Jalapeño Slaw

    See more chicken recipes →

    Main Dishes Pork

    Pork can be one of the easiest weeknight meals. Find lots of delicious recipes here.

    • Sherried Black Bean And Ham Soup
    • Oven Baked Brats and Sauerkraut
    • Country Potatoes with Ham
    • Sausage Stuffed Italian Frying Peppers

    See more pork recipes →

    Main Dishes Seafood

    From Shrimp to Salmon, get your healthy seafood dinner recipes here.

    • Rustic Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
    • Refreshing Halibut Ceviche Veracruz
    • Creme Fraiche Pasta Sauce With Gremolata
    • Salmon and Pasta with Paprika Wine Sauce

    See more seafood recipes →

    Side Dishes

    Lots of side dish recipes for your favorite main courses.

    • Crockpot Cowboy Baked Beans
    • Southwestern Skillet Corn, (Coyote Corn)
    • Creamy Zucchini Squash Casserole
    • Sweet Corn Succotash with Edamame

    See more side dish recipes →

    Breakfast

    Breakfast and brunch recipe ideas and lots of ‘em.

    • Easy Cheesy Mexican Omelette With Chorizo
    • Moroccan Breakfast, Swiss Chard with Fried Eggs
    • Country Potatoes with Ham
    • Breakfast Sandwich with Avocado, Bacon and Egg

    See more breakfast recipes →

    Desserts

    Satisfy that sweet tooth with these tart, pie, cookie and cake recipes … and more.

    • Easy Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Homemade Peach Ice Cream Custard Style
    • Vanilla Roasted Peaches With Mascarpone Cheese
    • Homemade Banana Ice Cream

    See more dessert recipes →

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    I'm Lea Ann, A Culinary School Grad bringing you Wild West Colorado inspired recipes. You'll find lots of Southwestern, and Mexican food recipes, and some favorites from Culinary School along with pro cooking tips. If you're an adventurous home cook looking to spice up your meal plans, you'll find plenty of inspiration and reliable, approachable, easy to follow recipes.

    More about me →

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    Soups & Stews

    • Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe
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    Dessert Recipes

    • Chile Chocolate Bourbon Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting
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