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Avocado and Grilled Corn Pico de Gallo
This healthy, fresh, easy salsa has unlimited variations and uses. It's a beautiful, delicious combination of ingredients.
Baked Tortilla Bowls & Cups
Tortilla bowls are fun to use to hold taco fixin's, tacos salads, and more. For a step-by-step photo tutorial that illustrates how to make your own...
Carnitas Shredded Pork
This slow cooked, mildly seasoned, low-fat pork is versatile for use in a variety of Mexican dishes.
Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread
Chiles, corn, and low-fat cheese, make this a flavorful, healthy recipe with the wholesome goodness of stone ground cornmeal. Great with chili & soup.
Cilantro Lime Basmati Brown Rice
The vegetarian rice is a yummy side with Mexican food. It's also a nice complement to Indian dishes and curries.
Classic Pico de Gallo Salsa
This traditional fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it into ...
Dulce de Leche -- Oven Method
It's easy to make this delicious, creamy, spreadable topping that's always a treat for serving, cooking, or gift-giving. Go to main blog post for s...
Dulce de Leche -- Slow Cooker Method
You can cook this delicious, creamy spreadable topping right in the jars that are used for serving or gift-giving. Go to main blog post for step-by...
Dulce de Leche Whole Wheat Brownie Bites
These decadent little treats are ready-made portion control. Only 2 Weight Watchers points per brownie bite!
Easy Fire Roasted Salsa
This salsa has the deep flavor of roasted chiles and tomatoes, but can be prepared in only 10 minutes. Recipe can be easily halved for a smaller qu...
Fiesta Quinoa Salad-In-A-Jar
A healthy, make-ahead, grab-and-go salad that's a complete meal in a jar. Vegan, gluten- & dairy-free.

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Fiesta Salsa Shredded Chicken
This easy flavorful chicken makes a delicious filling for tacos, burritos, chimichangas and enchiladas. It's also great on nachos and taco salads.
Fiesta Taco Seasoning Mix
This mix is a healthier, tastier alternative to those packets from the grocery store. It can be used to season ground beef or turkey, and also used...
Guacamole - Simple or Loaded
This classic, basic recipe is an easy method that allows the creamy, rich avocado flavor to take center stage. Optional add-ins are suggested, too....
Healthy Mini Mexican Layered Dip
These fun, festive mini dips taste too good to be healthy; but they are! You'll WOW your friends when you bring out a platter of these at your next...
Make-Ahead Frozen Margaritas
These easy & delicious margaritas can be made ahead, frozen in mason jars, and enjoyed at any time.
Mango Fruit Salad Salsa
This is a fun, sweet & tangy twist on traditional spicy salsa and chips. It's versatile and can be served as an appetizer, with breakfast or brunch...
Mango Pico de Gallo Salsa
This traditional fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it into ...
Oven-Roasted Fiesta Fries
These easy, healthy fries have a crunchy outside crust flavored with taco seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
Pinto Beans in Chili Sauce (vegetarian)
These flavorful beans are a tasty side with Mexican food, burgers, pulled pork, and grilled meats. The mildly spicy sauce makes these beans a perfe...
Roasted Salsa
This salsa is made from fresh ingredients and has a deep roasted flavor. The heat can be adjusted by omitting or leaving the seeds from the chiles.
Roasted Salsa for Canning
Take advantage of summer's bounty of vegetables and can this salsa to enjoy throughout the year. Jars of salsa make great gifts, too!

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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
A recipe with tomatillos, green chiles, and jalapenos to eat fresh now or can or freeze for later. Great with chips, as an enchilada sauce, or stir...
Ropa Vieja Shredded Beef
This flavorful meat makes a delicious filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Sparkling Margarita Sangria Party Cocktails
Make a punch bowl full of this crowd-pleasing party recipe that combines the delicious flavors of white sangria with marinated citrus and margaritas.
Strawberry Pico de Gallo Salsa
This sweet/tart/spicy fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it ...
Sugar & Spice Baked Tortilla Chips
These are so easy to make. They have no added fat and are a healthy alternative to cookies. Serve them with fruit salsa, ice cream, or a sweet dip.
Tortilla Bowl Taco Bar
This is a crowd pleasing menu that will get you raves every time. It's versatile, fun, and most of it can be prepared in advance.
Whole Grain Fiesta Croutons
These easy croutons use whole grain bread and replace butter with olive oil, for a much healthier recipe than traditional croutons.  These spicy cr...
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bars with Kahlua & Cream Frosting
It's the frosting on these bars that puts them over-the-top. Whole wheat flour and reduced fat makes them less naughty than traditional pumpkin bar...


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