Classic Mexican Recipes with a Twist

For flavorful fish tacos, recipe developer Joanne Weir bakes the halibut in a foil packet with orange peel, lime peel, tomatillos, and garlic. "The flavors have nowhere to go but into the fish," she says.

In Mexico, the dough for hand pies (called empanadas) is homemade, but you can save time with our recipe by using store-bought puff pastry.

Recipe developer Joanne Weir adds a lighter spring touch to this traditionally filling soup by making it with chunks of zucchini and baby peas.

Put a summer spin on tostadas with fresh vegetables and mole, a flavorful Mexican sauce traditionally made with dried chiles, dark chocolate, and myriad seasonings.

Much tastier than the fast-food version, this fresh pizza recipe incorporates spicy chorizo sausage, creamy avocado, and tangy cilantro.

For a quick dinner you'll love, top crunchy tostadas with broiled tilapia fillets, veggies, and a zesty chili-lime cream.

We've turned a traditional soup into an irresistible salad. The red pepper-tomato dressing is poured into the bowl, then the gazpacho salad is set on top and finished with quick-cooked shrimp and crunchy croutons.

Spicy black beans, red sweet pepper, and salsa top a crispy-thin pizza crust.

A refreshing salsa of mangoes, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro top enchiladas filled with tofu and cheddar cheese. If mangoes are out of season, try a bottled fruit salsa from your local supermarket.

Just as addicting as the original, this delicious party dip features basil in place of cilantro for an unexpected twist.

This recipe combines a Mexican classic with an all-American comfort food. The result? An irresistible combo of spicy ground beef and corn bread topped with cheese and salsa.

These simply delicious tacos stuffed with chicken, chili pepper, and tomato are ready in less than 30 minutes. If you don't have any leftover chicken to use, pick up a rotisserie chicken from your local market.

Add some fun to this traditional queso dip by serving it in a fondue pot alongside tasty (and easy to prepare) corn-bread dippers.

Great for dinner tonight, this quick-cooking combination of steak, sweet peppers, onions, and trimmings is ready in just 20 minutes.

Most quesadillas are packed with calories. This vegetable-stuffed version uses fat-free cream cheese and sweet peppers, saving you calories and fat.

Tequila-and-lime-marinated chicken is the starting point for this colorful version of the traditional fajita. To boost the heat in the salsa, stir in some of the adobo sauce from the chipotles or add more jalapenos.

Mix in frozen strawberries, mangoes, or peaches for a fruity, frozen drink.

Our version of this Mexican favorite features a fluffy whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberry filling.

Add down-home barbecue sauce to this proven crowd pleaser for a quick and easy dinner they'll love.

For a fresh spin on tortillas, bake cubed chicken, corn, Mexican cheese, and salsa in individual casserole dishes.