Appetizers and Sides
Make the ordinary extraordinary with these delicious recipes for sides and appetizers. Take your pick from our suggestions - they're guaranteed to start your meal off right.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a great accompaniment to Carnitas, tacos or just with tortilla chips as a snack. Feel free to increase or decrease the spiciness to taste.

Chunky Guacamole
The fresh veggies in this version of everyone's favorite Mexican dip give it a rich and wonderful texture. Our chunky guacamole is perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips or topping tacos and burritos.

Corn Chip Salad
Corn chips stand in as the crunchy croutons in this taco salad that tosses together ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese in a thousand island vinaigrette for a colorful crowd pleaser.

Easy Tortilla Soup
This Mexican-inspired soup gets its simple start from canned chicken and rice soup, flavored with tomato and chili peppers and topped with Cheddar and crunchy tortilla chips for a south-of-the-border soup that's full of flavor.

Mexican Bean Salad
A flavor fiesta in a bowl, this colorful bean salad combines black and romano beans, corn, red pepper and olives for a delicious, nutritious side that's sure to dress up any dinner plate.

Mexican Egg Rolls
Easy and delicious, these Mexican-flavored egg rolls are just brimming with beef, chilis and cheese. These deep-fried delights can be served as appetizers with garden fresh salsa or as a casual supper served over a bed of fiesta rice.

Mexican Fiesta Dip
A medley of Mexican flavors comes together in this spectacular scoopable dip. Cream cheese makes a delicious base for the dip, layered with seasoned beef, sour cream, tomato, olives and Cheddar for a tasty treat for tortillas.

Mexican Nacho Popcorn
Spice up your popcorn with a fiesta of flavors. Chili powder, grated Parmesan, garlic powder and cayenne transform plain old popcorn into a treat for your taste buds.

Mexican Pizza
These tortilla pizzas are layered with all your favorite taco toppings, including ground beef, refried beans, cheese, chilies, avocado, olives and sour cream. Cut into wedges, they also make amazing appetizers.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Slow simmered to perfection, this nourishing taco soup combines seasoned ground beef, chili and kidney beans, tomato, onion and chili peppers for a Mexican fiesta in a bowl. Serve with tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream.