black bean and hominy enchiladas
Look for hominy (also known as posole or pozole) in the Mexican foods section of your supermarket, or visit your local Latin American grocery. This recipe makes 24 enchiladas, enough for a party or leftovers for lunch.

black bean enchilada bake
Save this dish for a chilly winter evening-it's the ideal comfort food. Serve with Spanish rice and a spinach salad.

"chicken" mushroom enchilada casserole
My corn tortillas weren't cooperating. I had envisioned a beautiful pan of tightly rolled enchiladas smothered in sauce, but despite being dipped in sauce and allowed to soften, my tortillas were cracking and slowly unfolding. I changed course and sliced the tortillas, layered the ingredients, and then smothered with the sauce. The resulting casserole was much quicker than rolling enchiladas, and it tasted great.

cinco de mayo chip dip
Besides chip dipping, this salsa also works great as a taco or burrito topper.

cuban black beans and rice
Using dried beans is the most authentic way to prepare this dish, but to save time, we've substituted canned beans.

fajitas with cool avocado sauce
Tofutti's Better Than Sour Cream is the secret ingredient in this delightfully creamy non-dairy sauce. It's the perfect complement to the hot and spicy fajita veggies.

fiesta beans and rice
Be sure to use both red and green bell peppers for a colorful, festive side dish.

flamin' garden fajitas
The combination of jalapeno, cayenne, and paprika gives these fajitas a pleasant heat.

gallo pinto
This Costa Rican breakfast specialty is easy to make.

homemade refried beans
Rebecca Valencia says that her children love these homemade refried beans. If you like spicy food, add cumin or jalapenos to the saucepan.

mexican "chicken" stew
Add your favorite chicken substitute to this tasty tomato-based stew. Olé!

pico de gallo
This delightful, fresh Mexican condiment, also called salsa fresca, is simple and delicious. Use it as a taco or burrito topping, or pair it with plantains and black beans and rice for a Latin-inspired dinner. Or just dip your chips in it.

quinoa & corn salad
This summer salad features delightfully crunchy quinoa and sweet corn kernels in a tangy dressing. Never tried quinoa? It's similar to millet; look for it in the bulk section of your local natural foods store.

south of the border soup
Splurge on red and yellow bell peppers for this soup. The colors contrast beautifully with the brilliant green cilantro for a festive dish. If you prefer vegan chowder, stir in 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk after your soup is ready. Heat through and serve.

spanish rice
Enjoy this low-fat version of an old favorite.

summer salsa
What a great way to use up those extra tomatoes from your garden.

tortilla soup
This soup is perfect for a weeknight. It's ready in about half an hour.

uncle bill's fresh spicy salsa
Thanks to Rebecca Valencia for submitting her Uncle Bill's salsa recipe.

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