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"That's right now you can make barbacoa as good as Chipotle's at home! Perfecting this recipe started as a bet... while my husband Scott and his good friend Steve were enjoying one of their many grad school barbacoa lunches from Chipotle, Steve made the comment, "I don't think even Jan could make it this good." Oh, the challenge..."

Ingredients: chipotle chiles in adobo, cumin...

"I love Cinco De Mayo and I wanted to invent a recipe for my celebration!
These sloppy joes have a cheesy, spicy, kick to them. I hope you like them!"

Ingredients: Fiesta nacho cheese soup, green bell peppers...

"A great mexican dish for any occasion. Use whatever level of salsa your tongue can handle. I first learned how to make this when I was about 14 so anyone can do it and it always tastes phenominal!"

Ingredients: corn tortillas, half-and-half...

"I've come a loooong way from my regular of red beans & rice and gumbo. From the Elly loves Opa blogster."

Ingredients: corn kernels, cornmeal...

"A versatile and filling stove-top recipe than can be used as is, wrapped in a warmed tortilla or eaten with crispy tortilla chips."

Ingredients: cilantro, corn, cumin...

"A Tex-Mex favorite. Prep time is based on the minimum marinade time. I hope it inspires."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"It seems that everywhere I look lately, there are great quinoa recipes. This is one of them! The colors are vibrant, it's easy to make, and it tastes great! I've modified it slightly from the version in Prevention Magazine: (1) non-stick spray; (2) pre-grilled chicken; (3) an extra clove of garlic; (4) an extra jalapeno pepper; and (5)..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, cooking spray...

"I found this on the "Six Sisters' Stuff" blog and they linked it from "Your Home Based Mom." This is a versatile Mexican chicken dish that can be served on a salad with black beans and avacado, in quesadillas or over tortilla chips, taco style. It is a sweeter dish as apposed to being spicy. I've also included the OAMC/freezer..."

Ingredients: diced green chilies, cumin...

"Here's a twist on the usual Mexican carnitas...add some BBQ spices and citrus juices and you have this Tex Mex dish. Serve on lettuce leaves for a low carb option. (Recipe is from lifeasaplate.com)"

Ingredients: corn tortillas, diced green chilies...

"I love nachos, but I hate the time and mess it makes to pile all the ingredients on top of the chips, only to make them soggy. I prefer this "naked" method. To serve, just put the dish in the middle of the table, surround it with little individual dishes of toppings and let everyone make their own! Great for picky eaters! (All topping measurements..."

Ingredients: chili with beans, lettuce...

"From Reynold's Wrap"

Ingredients: fajita seasoning mix, chicken tenders...

"My family and I got flooded out of our house after Tropical Storm Lee and while repairs were being made, we relocated our family to our camper. I only had a few things to cook with (no oven or stove top) so I came up with this casserole that can be made in an electric skillet. It has all the flavor of a fajita in a simple casserole! If you can't..."

Ingredients: corn, soup mix...

"Based on Rachel Ray's 29 3/4 minute. I mean loosely based. Served for Cinco de mayo, and man...the flocks came. It is not hard. I promise you."

Ingredients: cilantro leaves, cooking spray...

"Tilapia may be substituted, but it's difficult to grill without a grill basket. In the last few 10-15 seconds, warm the tortillas on the grill. The fish may, also, be prepared stovetop by frying the fish in a little olive oil or butter."

Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground pepper...