Recipezaar: Pasta,Side Dishes,Southwestern U.S. recipes

Spaghetti & Lasagna Sauce

Tue, 04 Dec 2001 13:07:24 -0500

Very nice sauce; you should try it alt least once. -- posted by Mille®

Southwestern Couscous

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 14:35:01 -0500

Found this one on the label of a chicken broth can - very tasty indeed. -- posted by Mille®

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Sat, 09 Mar 2002 11:57:48 -0500

This is great for a buffet! A marriage of couscous and fresh veggies held together by a Southwestern flavored dressing! -- posted by yooper

Garden Spaghetti

Sat, 30 Mar 2002 12:28:49 -0500

A bountiful, beautiful, delicious dish. -- posted by MizzNezz

Low-Fat Macaroni With Black Beans

Mon, 08 Apr 2002 18:54:54 -0400

-- posted by Gingerbear

Luby's Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese

Tue, 10 Sep 2002 20:12:03 -0400

This is a classic favorite of all of the Luby's Cafeteria customers. From the Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection Cookbook. The taste of this M&C might be a little bland, but you can always kick it up. -- posted by Miss Annie

Southwest Fusulli With Leftover Turkey

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:34:43 -0500

I made this up when I had too much leftover turkey in the freezer and have loved it ever since. Sometimes I add kale or spinach but not often but it is good that way. This is also really good as a cold salad the next day too. -- posted by Tara

Southwest Macaroni and Jack Cheese Bake

Thu, 15 May 2003 20:09:19 -0400

The Southwest version of macaroni and cheese. For children you can use half plain and half jalapeno Monterrey Jack or just plain cheese. For a richer taste use half and half or light cream. For more spice use canned jalapenos instead of chili peppers. -- posted by Lorac

Cheesy Chipotle Chops

Mon, 09 Feb 2004 19:59:16 -0500

Another of my "dig around in the cabinets and make dinner from what I have on hand because I am too lazy to go to the grocery store" meals. Dan liked it so I am posting it here in case I ever want to make it again! -- posted by Malriah

Green Chile Macaroni

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 19:59:46 -0500

This is an awesome, spicy, adult version of macaroni and cheese. It is from chef Robert McGrath of the Roaring Fork restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is worth every calorie! -- posted by Candy C

Arizona Pasta Salad

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 20:00:20 -0500

An easy to make southwest pasta salad. You can very the amount of heat by using mild or hot salsa and by adjusting the amount of cayenne. If you don't like black olives try subbing black beans. -- posted by Lorac

Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Casserole

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:59:03 -0400

A nice creamy comfort dish. I like it best on a cold winter's night with a good tequila lime chicken dish, but I'm sure you could have it anytime and it would be just as tasty! You may want to add some salt to this recipe. I leave it out because my doc wants me to stay away from excess sodium. -- posted by Cynna

Southwest Pasta Salad

Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:00:35 -0500

This is one of my favorite summer salads. It came from a brand name recipes book. Very good with fat free mayo and sour cream! -- posted by myangelhayden

Chile Verde Fideo With Chicken

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:09:43 -0400

Tex-Mex pasta? You bet! It's called Fideo. -- posted by Susie in Texas

Rock & Roll Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese

Sun, 24 Apr 2005 20:21:03 -0400

This zippy recipe is a BBQ favorite. It is served when we do catering and it seems to suit a wide variety of tastes. -- posted by The Rock & Roll BBQ Chef

Fideo Laredo

Sat, 11 Jun 2005 21:06:40 -0400

My mom used to make this when we were growing up. This is not her exact recipe, I wrote it down as I went. We don't follow recipes or measure frequently made foods in my family. I learned to cook by watching and doing, so I have to write down as I go on a lot of recipes. You can adjust the spices to suit your taste. I use more, because I like it hot. You can leave out the beef and use as a side dish. -- posted by islandgirl77551

Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:38:13 -0400

My kids say this is better than 'the blues' and gobble it up, even when I toss in a handul of cooked veggies like broccoli, peas, carrots, etc.... It is just as easy as the 'blue box' at least I think so and it is much healthier! World Tour: would fit British, Canadian and SW catagories. -- posted by mama's kitchen

BBQ Stuffed Shells

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:14:56 -0400

These are some of the weirdest little things I've ever created, but they sure are good! These are a great side to take to a potluck or BBQ. They are also a perfect main course next to some potatoe salad and baked beans. -- posted by MizEmerilLagasse

Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:10:35 -0500

This is a family favorite that I learned from my Mom. It has been passed down and I am sure it has changed over the years, but everyone that has it loves it. I use it anytime I need a nice side dish in a pinch!! The left overs reheat nicely and never stick around more than a day or so! I tend to cook by sight, so I did my best to approximate the measurements. I like to make this with fried chicken, grilled salmon, pork roast,etc with a fresh salad or veggie. It really is a versatile dish that leaves you free to tend to your main dish or dessert prep!! -- posted by Mommy Diva

South-Of-The-Border Macaroni and Cheese

Thu, 31 May 2007 18:51:25 -0400

Replace the tomatoes with salsa and add more chiles if you like hot & spicy. Couldn't get the ingredients list to show 1 cup of nacho & cheddar cheese blend so please keep that in mind when reading 1 cup cheddar cheese blend. -- posted by Julie B's Hive

Reata's Best Damn Macaroni and Cheese Ever

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:15:55 -0500

This is the recipe that caused me to buy the Reata's cookbook. Boy, was it worth it! I've loved homemade mac and cheese since forever, but finding one that my family would enjoy hadn't worked until now. I've tried recipes from all sorts of cookbooks: Martha Stewart's, Better Home and Gardens, and too many others to list. I'd given up hope until I found this one. This is a keeper! My daughter and I did have trouble finding asiago cheese in our small West Texas town, so she drove to San Antonio and bought some for me. That is trust and love. -- posted by LoriLee in TX

Corn and Black Bean Macaroni Salad - Tex Mex

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:23:11 -0400

Chill a beer for this nice and spicy dish! The elbows should be cooked al dente in well salted water to prevent broken mushy noodles. Do salt the water liberally. (2 teaspoons is not a lot once mixed with the rest of the ingredients) Seasons the pasta and avoids father salting in the recipe. This can be eaten as a side or a main balanced meal. I opted for yogurt and smart balance for better health. But you can use sour cream and mayo. -- posted by ~Rita~

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:07:13 -0400

A delicious pasta salad that is a change of pace from the typical ones you see served often. Prep time does not include chilling time of 2 hours. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Jalapeno Pepper Mac 'n' Cheese

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:33:03 -0400

Macaroni & Cheese recipe from Rachael Ray's magazine, August 2009. -- posted by NELady

V's Southwestern Pasta Salad

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:19:37 -0400

If you like a citrus based dressing with rotini pasta, give this one a try. I make this salad for a nice refreshing twist for pasta salad. This is one of our family favorite Southwestern Salads. Enjoy as a side dish or add cooked chicken and make it a meal in one! Served chilled Bueno ;) -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)