North american, 400 or fewer calories, Cinco de Mayo Recetas

Herbed Dip

This is my favourite low calorie, fat free, savoury, all purpose dip. You can use it on baked potatoes or as a chip dip or as a dip for fresh…

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up,…

Bernice's Vegetable Dip

An excellent, creamy, tangy, zippy dip to serve with fresh vegetables.

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The…

Mexican Charra Beans

Very flavorful beans, slightly soupy. Frequently served as a side dish with a Mexican meal in many restaurants along the border.

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Double Corn & Green Chile Muffins

Whole kernel corn adds texture, flavor and moistness to ordinary cornmeal muffins. Add to that sharp cheddar…

Tequila-Flamed Mangoes Over Vanilla Ice Cream

Before the mangoes are flamed they are baked with brown sugar. This process makes them sweet and syrupy. Over…

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Picco De Gallo

A fresh salsa that brightens any plate.

Green Chile Tomatillo Sauce

This is a nice all purpose sauce that can be used in numerous dishes. It is good for enchiladas, as a base for Posole or other Mexican/Southwestern…

Tex-Mex Meatball Soup

A hearty and colorful soup which can be cooked in about 30 minutes. Choose your meat type - beef, sausage, poultry, or a blend if preferred. Using…

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