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Arizona and Southwestern Recipes

Here are some recipes with southwest flair that you can try on your own. Let me know if you enjoyed them!
- Holiday Recipes From Your Favorite Restaurants
These holiday recipes have been provided by some of the fine restaurants in the Phoenix area. Use these recipes to prepare wonderful holiday meals for Thanksgiving, Christmas and throughout the year.
- Southwest Cookbooks
Many people love to cook, and the unique southwestern spices and flavors make the culinary adventure that much more exciting.
- Southwest Meal Planner with Recipes
These Southwest recipes are the creations of local cooks. They include appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Put together for Thanksgiving, these recipes can be used at any time of the year.
12 Chile Slices and Fresh Corn Tamales
See a recipe for 12 Chile Slices and Fresh Corn Tamales. This is a 12 Chile Slices and Fresh Corn Tamales from Food City Supermarkets in Arizona.
Arizona Clip Art - Peppers
Here are some hot photos and clip art for pepper lovers. Chile peppers, habanero peppers and more.
Artichoke Garlic Bread Recipe
Here is an Artichoke Garlic Bread Recipe that's easy. Use the recipe for Artichoke Garlic Bread Recipe for holidays, or for everyday.
Black Bean Chicken Chili
A recipe for Black Bean Chicken Chili.
Black Bean Salsa
A recipe for Black Bean Salsa. Ingredients include beans, peppers, corn, jalapenos, garlic and lime.
Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Tart
Get a recipe for Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Tart Recipe. This recipe for Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Tart Recipe was provided by Canal in Scottsdale.
Chicken Enchiladas
An easy recipe for chicken enchiladas. This recipe for chicken enchiladas serves 6 people.
Chile Brule Martini
See a recipe for a Chile Brule Martini from Lon's. Lon's is a restaurant at the Hermosa Inn in Phoenix.
Chile Recipe
A chile recipe with fresh roated beef. This chile recipe is hot if you use fresh ingredients.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini
See a recipe for a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini. This romantic drink is perfect for Valentine's Day, and is served at Eddie V's is Scottsdale.
Chocolate Kiss Martini
See a recipe for a White Chocolate Kiss Martini from Lon's at the Hermosa in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Chocolate Tamales
Get a recipe for Chocolate Tamales from Los Sombreros in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Chompie's Famous Brisket of Beef
Here is a recipe for Brisket of Beef, presented by Chompie's in Arizona.
Cilantro
What is cilantro? Here is a definition of cilantro, an herb often used in Mexican recipes.
Corn and Quinoa Tamales with Ceviche Stuffing and Chiptole Cream
See a recipe for Corn and Quinoa Tamales with Ceviche Stuffing and Chiptole Cream. This is a Corn and Quinoa Tamales with Ceviche Stuffing and Chiptole Cream recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Corn Salsa Recipe
A recipe for Corn Salsa. When sweet corn is in season, this Corn Salsa will be perfect for your guests.
Crab Stuffed Prawns With Orange-Jalapeño Hollandaise
See a recipe for Crab Stuffed Prawns With Orange-Jalapeño Hollandaise. This recipe for Crab Stuffed Prawns With Orange-Jalapeño Hollandaise was provided by Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro in Avondale, Arizona.
Cranberry Salad
Here's a recipe for Cranberry Salad. This Cranberry Salad is easy, easy, easy to make.
Cranberry Walnut Stuffing
See a recipe for Cranberry Walnut Stuffing. This Cranberry Walnut Stuffing recipe is from Wildflower Bread Company in Arizona.
Cupid's Hot Pop
Try this recipe for a deliciously red Valentine's Day cocktail from the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Egg Nog Martini
Enjoy this holiday Egg Nog Martini recipe from Lon's at The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Egg Nog
Enjoy this holiday Egg Nog recipe from Lon's at The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Fairytale Brownies Peanut Butter Pie
See a recipe for Fairytale Brownies Peanut Butter Pie. This Peanut Butter Pie recipe is from Fairytale Brownies in Phoenix, AZ.
Focaccia Cranberry Stuffing
See a recipe for Focaccia Cranberry Stuffing. This Focaccia Cranberry Stuffing recipe is from Wigwam Resort in Arizona.
Fresh Pumpkin Martini
See a recipe for a Fresh Pumpkin Martini from Quiessence. Quiessence is a restaurant at the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix.
Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
See a recipe for Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese. This Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese recipe is from Roaring Fork in Scottsdale, AZ.
Green Corn Tamales
See a recipe for Green Corn Tamales from Los Sombreros Mexican Café and Cantina in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Grilled Chicken, Sausage and Penne Pasta in Chipotle BBQ Cream
See a recipe for Grilled Chicken, Sausage and Penne Pasta in Chipotle BBQ Cream. This is a chipotle chicken recipe from AJ's Fine Foods in Arizona.
Grilled Corn Cakes with Pulled Pork, Avocado Salsa and Lime Creme Fraiche
See a recipe for Grilled Corn Cakes with Pulled Pork, Avocado Salsa and Lime Creme Fraiche from Arcadia Farms in Phoenix, Arizona.
Grilled Garlic Asparagus
See a recipe for Grilled Garlic Asparagus, provided compliments of Chef Jon Andersen at Rawhide Steakhouse & Saloon in Chandler, Arizona.
Grilled Pork Medallions with Fresh Mango and Vegetable Relish
See a recipe for Grilled Pork Medallions with Fresh Mango and Vegetable Relish. This is a Grilled Pork Medallions with Fresh Mango and Vegetable Relish recipe from Bashas' Supermarkets in Arizona.
Hot Five Bean Dish Recipe
Here's a recipe for a Hot Five Bean Dish. The Hot Five Bean Dish Recipe makes a great appetizer or side dish.
Johnny's Mom's Chili & Beans
See a recipe for Chili and Beans. This is a Chili and Beans recipe from Bashas' Supermarkets in Arizona.
Lamb with Minted Cranberry Compote
See a holiday recipe for Lamb with Minted Cranberry Compote from Rawhide Steakhouse in Chandler, Arizona.
Layered Three Cheese Nachos
A recipe for Layered Three Cheese Nachos. Includes tortilla chips, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, cilantro, jalapeno peppers.
Mario's Chicken Mole
See a recipe for Chicken Mole. This is a Chicken Mole recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Mayan Moros y Cristianos
See a recipe for Mayan Moros y Cristianos. This is a Mayan Moros y Cristianos recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Mayan Ratatouille
See a recipe for Mayan Ratatouille. This is a Mayan Ratatouille recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Mexican Meringue Cookies
See a recipe for Mexican Meringue Cookies. This is a Mexican Meringue Cookies recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Mole Poblano
See a recipe for Mole Poblano. Use Mole Poblano on chicken, pork, or turkey.
Oyster Dressing
see a recipe for Oyster Dressing. This Oyster Dressing recipe is from AJ's Fine Foods in Arizona.
Peach and Berries Cobbler
A simple recipe for Peach and Berries Cobbler.
Polpettini
This Polpettini Antipasto recipe is from Sassi, a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Porchetta Tradizionale
See a recipe for Porchetta Tradizionale, the traditional pork dish of Italy. Porchetta Tradizionale recipe provided by Sassi in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pork and Tomatillo Chili
A recipe for Pork and Tomatillo Chili.
Potato Pancakes
Gte a recipe for Potato Pancakes. This recipe for Potato Pancakes (also called latkes) is great for Hanukkah meals.
Pronounce Common Mexican Foods
When you come to Phoenix, you have to eat Mexican food, but there are certain words that are tough to pronounce. If you say these correctly, everyone will surely think you're a native Arizonan, or at least that you eat like one!
Pumpkin and Ginger Soup with Toasted Pepitas
Make your holiday meals special with this recipe for Pumpkin and Ginger Soup with Toasted Pepitas from the Latilla Restaurant at the Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
See a recipe for Pumpkin Bread Pudding. This Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe was provided by Eddie V's, a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pumpkin Pie
See a recipe for Pumpkin Pie. This is a Pumpkin Pie recipe from Tammy Coe Cakes in Arizona.
Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake
See a recipe for Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake from C4 Coffee and Wine Bar in Cave Creek, Arizona. Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake makes a great holiday dessert.
Raspberry Salsa Bean Dip
A recipe for Raspberry Salsa Bean Dip. Includes black beans, onions, cream cheese, raspberry salsa, jack cheese.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Lobster Soup
see a recipe for Butternut Squash and Lobster Soup. This Butternut Squash and Lobster Soup recipe is from Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Scottsdale, AZ.
Southwest Slow Cooking
A review of a book entitled Southwest Slow Cooking. Make healthy, economical, and easy meals using your Crock Pot and the book Southwest Slow Cooking.
Southwest Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is a traditional time, but why not try to cook something a bit unusual?
Spiced Caramel Apple Martini
See a recipe for a Spiced Caramel Apple Martini from the Meritage Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
Spiked Hot Cocoa
See a recipe for Spiked Hot Cocoa from Quiessence. Quiessence is a restaurant at the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
See a recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding. This Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe is from St. Francis Restaurant in Phoenix, AZ.
Tamales de Canela
See a recipe for Holiday Tamales de Canela from Los Sombreros Mexican Cafe in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tempura Fried Banana Bread
See a recipe for Tempura Fried Banana Bread. This Tempura Fried Banana Bread recipe is from Latilla Restaurant at the Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona..
Tequila Shrimp on Chipotle Pasta
See a recipe for Tequila Shrimp on Chipotle Pasta. This is a Tequila Shrimp on Chipotle Pasta recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Timbale
Experienced home chefs can try this holiday recipe for Timbale, provided by Sassi in north Scottsdale.
Tomatillo: Definition
A definiton and description of a tomatillo. What is a tomatillo?
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
See a holiday recipe for Whipped Sweet Potatoes from Rawhide Steakhouse in Chandler, Arizona.
Yucatán Marinated and Steam-Roasted Turkey
See a recipe for Yucatán Marinated and Steam Roasted Turkey. This is a Yucatán Marinated and Steam Roasted Turkey recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.
Yucatán Shrimp and Avocado Martini
See a recipe for Yucatan Shrimp and Avocado Martini. This is a Yucatan Shrimp and Avocado Martini recipe from AJs Fine Foods in Arizona.

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