Mexican Dinner Party Recipes

"Adapted from The Feast of Santa Fe: Cooking from the American Southwest, Huntley Dent. Outstanding...to me. I've included the cooking time for the beans in the prep time."

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Ingredients: cilantro, fresh coarse ground black pepper...

"This was given to me by my friend Sheila. Great recipe for a meatless Monday or if you’re a vegetarian. This is one recipe you need to try. Also this recipeis such a versatile. Add shredded chicken more vegetables, like broccoli, pinto beans, kidney beans or black beans would be great. A good base recipe to make your own. Hope you enjoy!!"

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Ingredients: pepper, chopped tomatoes...

"This recipe originated from Dr. Oz's website as a healthy spin on a usually fatty mexican dish. It's tasty, handy to eat, fun to prepare. And pretty healthy - although it doesn't look like it!"

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Ingredients: chives, corn tortillas...

"First - This recipe has no buttermilk - My father invented this in the 50s playing the Texas/New Mexico border towns as a musician. It's perfect for summer and perfect for gatherings. Might think about getting a second pitcher though, because once you make them, they go quickly."

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Ingredients: tequila, pink lemonade...

"I've always loved salsa, but it's been really hard to find the perfect recipe. I like my salsa to have a sauce to it and many veggies and just the right amount of heat. I tend to like things a bit hotter then your average person but even so, I consider this recipe to be mild for a hotter salsa, add a hotter peppers like Habaneros or if you're bold..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, jalapeno peppers...

"VERY HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

"These delicious and easy to make enchilada's give an interesting Italian spin to the classic Mexican enchiladas."

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Ingredients: corn tortillas, cottage cheese...

"The original drink made its first appearance in 1946 in Trader Vic’s Book of Food and Drink. I'll bet Vic knew how to throw one heck of a party."

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Ingredients: tequila, creme de cassis...

"Serve these albóndigas (meatballs) skewered as appetizers. A squeeze of lime brings out their meaty richness. (Note: Meatballs can be formed and skewered, but not cooked, 1 day ahead and chilled.) A Gourmet Magazine recipe."

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Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"I found this recipe on Nutmeg Nanny and didn't see it here. I believe it originated from Adam Seger & Food and Wine Magazine. I love the options to add recipes to my shopping list, so I am adding the recipe here."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, club soda...

"As a vegetarian who watches what she eats, I tried to come up with a quesadilla recipe that was delicious, AND low in fat and calories. Tangy, healthy, and easy! This recipe is easy to throw together after a long day."

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Ingredients: green bell peppers, onions...