Where is New Mexico? This state in the American Southwest is also known as the Land of Enchantment. What’s good to eat in New Mexico? Red chile sauce! Red chile sauces are a basic part of true Southwestern cooking. Their rich red colour doesn’t come from tomatoes. Only red chile pods or powdered chiles are used for the most authentic taste. Red chile sauce can be made quite easily at home and tastes much better than any supermarket version. New Mexican Red Chile Sauce can be used to make carne con chile, enchiladas, carne adovada and many other Southwestern dishes. Or use it to top burgers and meatloaf and make them more interesting.

Creole Pork Sausage Stew is a delicious family dish! This relative of jambalaya can be made spicy or mild. Other meats or seafood can be added to Creole Sausage Stew for even more flavour. This interesting recipe is a perfect potluck idea or use for buffets and church suppers.

Menudo (Tripe Stew) has a reputation for being the ultimate hangover cure! It is often eaten at New Year’s, but no need for drinking to enjoy Menudo. This recipe for Menudo is perfect for a party at any time of the year.

A pot of Posole always means a party! This Southwestern pork and hominy stew can sit hot on a potluck buffet to feed those hungry guests. It’s an easy and inexpensive recipe to suit any budget.

Sopaipillas are a common accompaniment to Southwestern meals. These puffy "pillows" of dough are easily made and taste great with chile or Posole. Sopaillas can also be stuffed after frying.

Try a taste of the Southwest! Santa Fe Chili Bread is a simple breadmaker recipe. This recipe will also work in the oven. Mix the Santa Fe Chili Bread in the breadmaker and then finish by hand for oven baking.

Welcome to the Land of Enchantment! Spicy Southwestern Pinto Bean Stew is a cheap healthy meal or side dish. This is an easy recipe for any cook. Pinto Bean Stew can be made in a larger quantity for a church supper or potluck dinner.

Navajo Frybread is delicious on its own, served hot with honey. Use Navajo Frybread as a base for Navajo (Indian)Tacos. This easy Southwestern recipe goes together quickly. State Fair food at its best!