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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.

    • Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Mushrooms
    • Chicken Poblano Soup With Hominy
    • Cowboy Chili With Kidney Beans

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    • Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Sweet Tangy Four Bean Salad
    • Easy Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb
    • Pan Seared Beef Picanha Steak With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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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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    Mexican Southwest

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

    • Gelatina con Tres Leches, Mexican Jello
    • Mexican Queso Blanco Dip
    • Casa Grande Mexican Chicken and Avocado Salad
    • Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

    See more mexican southwest recipes →

    Appetizer Recipes

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

    • Smoked Salmon Platter
    • Santa Fe Chicken Wings, Crispy Baked Wings
    • Dubliner Cheese Spread With Cream Cheese
    • Ranch Chicken Dip, Easy 4-Ingredients Popular

    See more appetizer recipes →

    Main Dish Chicken

    Lots of chicken dinner recipes for your weekly meal plans.

    • How To Make Rotisserie Chicken In The Crockpot
    • Braised Chicken Recipes
    • How To Make Grilled Chicken At Home That’s Perfect Every Time
    • Chipotle Braised Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tequila Sauce

    See more chicken recipes →

    Main Dish Beef

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

    • Pan Seared Beef Picanha Steak With Creamy Mushroom Sauce
    • Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Mushrooms
    • Cowboy Chili With Kidney Beans
    • New Mexico Style Stacked Enchiladas

    See more beef recipes →

    Main Dishes Pork

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

    • Manor Vail Lodge Recipe, Brine For Pulled Pork
    • Filipino Pork Adobo with Pineapple
    • Easy Grilled Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Horseradish Glaze
    • Quick Pickled Strawberries with Rosemary Grilled Pork Loin Roast

    See more pork recipes →

    Main Dishes Seafood

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

    • Smoked Salmon Platter
    • Simple Grilled Salmon with Dill Lemon Butter
    • Weeknight Easy Grilled Tacos, Easy Fish Taco Recipe
    • Crispy Baked Breaded Shrimp With Jalapeno Aioli Dipping Sauce

    See more seafood recipes →

    Side Dishes

    Lots of side dish recipes for your favorite main courses.

    • Sweet Tangy Four Bean Salad
    • Southern Style Green Beans With Bacon and Brown Sugar
    • Easiest Oven Baked Rice
    • Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

    See more side dish recipes →

    Breakfast

    Breakfast and brunch recipe ideas and lots of ‘em.

    • Cream Cheese Blueberry French Toast Casserole
    • Southwestern Jalapeno Chile Potato Chicken Hash
    • Easy Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Recipe
    • Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe, Baked Ranch Style Eggs

    See more breakfast recipes →

    Desserts

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

    • Gelatina con Tres Leches, Mexican Jello
    • Chocolate Mint Brownies With Hershey’s Syrup
    • Orange Pound Cake Recipe with Sugared Cranberries
    • Old Fashioned Orange Slice Bars Recipe

    See more dessert recipes →

    • How To Make Hatch Green Chili Colorado with Pork
    • Super Moist Cheesy Cornbread with Creamed Corn
    • Pear Blue Cheese Crostini with Honey and Walnuts
    • Broccoli Cheez Whiz Rice Casserole

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    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.

    More about me →

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    Soups & Stews

    • Rosa’s Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Soup
    • Healthy Brown Rice Mushroom Soup Without Cream
    • Old Fashioned Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Giada’s Italian Chicken and White Bean Chili

    St. Patrick's Day Fun

    Instant pot recipe for glazed corned beef sliders.

    Dessert Recipes

    • Chile Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting
    • Patricia’s Family Reunion No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe With Eagle Brand Milk
    • Strawberry Tart Recipe with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling
    • Cherry Delight, No Bake Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Cherry Dessert

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