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Double-Decker Chicken Guacamole Tacos

Crisp taco shells are stuffed with rotisserie chicken and then sandwiched inside flour tortillas slathered with guacamole in this fun spin on taco night. You get crunchy, creamy, and spicy…

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White Bean Chili Cornbread Pie

This pie is best served about 20 minutes after it comes out of the oven; while the dish will still be hot, the sauce will have cooled enough to thicken.

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Baja Chicken Sandwich

Cooking a flattened chicken breast over low heat keeps it tender and juicy, making a perfect bite in this south-of-the- border sandwich. Serve with your favorite type of fries or…

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Southwestern Tuna with a Grilled Summer Salad

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Southwestern Braised Lamb Shanks

Cranberries and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce impart a tangy-sweet and smoky flavor to these succulent braised lamb shanks. Like most braised meats, the shanks improve with reheating.

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Smoky Black Bean & Cheddar Burrito with Baby Spinach

Chipotle chiles in adobo lend a nice smoky overtone to this meatless meal, while toasted pepitas folded into the filling give it an unexpected crunch.

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Tex-Mex Macaroni & Cheese with Green Chiles

The poblanos’ kick plays well off the cheese and savory custard’s creaminess. Poblanos can vary in heat level; smaller, darker ones can sometimes be spicier. If your nose stings or…

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Grilled Salmon Steaks with Sea Salt, Chile & Lime Butter

The subtle spiciness of French Basque piment d’Espelette chile powder is perfect for this butter, though crushed red pepper flakes make a fine substitute. If your market is out of good…