Tex-Mex Capirotada Pudding 12 slices stale bread, preferably French or whole wheat 8 to 10 ounces grated Monterey jack or cubed cream cheese 3/4 cup pitted prunes, plumped in hot water and diced 3/4 cup seedless white raisins or dates, diced 2 large ...

Tex-Mex Chili Dip 1 pound lean ground pork or beef 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa (2 cups, mild, medium     or hot, depending upon preference) 1 cup water, divided 1 (1.61 ounce) package brown gravy mix (no fat or regular) 1/2 teaspoon ...

Tex-Mex Chili Gravy 4 dried red New Mexico chiles* 8 dried red ancho chiles* 1 pound ground beef 4 cups beef stock 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons bacon drippings (optional) 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ...

Tex-Mex Chops 4 boneless loin chops (1 pound) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups bottled chunky salsa 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. ...

Tex-Mex Chunky Rice 1 (6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix 2 3/4 cups water 1 (15 ounce) can dark kidney beans 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground ...

Tex-Mex Cranberry Salsa 1 (16 ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup canned jalapeños, chopped 1 green onion or scallion, sliced 1 teaspoon dried cilantro 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon lime juice Combine all ingredients in a medium ...

Tex-Mex Dip 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can jalapeno bean dip Avocado Mix 3 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Sour Cream Mix 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 package taco seasoning mix Topping ...

Tex-Mex Enchiladas Chili Gravy 2 tablespoons shortening 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons chili powder 3 cups warm water* 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper * Or use 2 cups warm water plus 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce. Place shortening in skillet ...

Tex-Mex Enchiladas 1 tablespoon shorteningg 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon red chili powder (or more) 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 corn tortillas 1 onion, chopped 2 cups grated Longhorn cheese Melt shortening in a heavy ...

Tex-Mex Fajitas 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups lean steak strips or 4 cups chicken breast strips 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper (or to taste) 1 cup thinly sliced green bell peppers 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 ...