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Quick Sides and Salads

These salads and side dishes are simple and quick to make.
Jalapeno Refried Black Beans
For a quick version, use canned beans. For the more flavorful version, cook your own beans first, then use them in this recipe.
Arroz Rojo
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.
Easy Spanish Rice
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.
Ranchero Ranch
A new twist on your standard ranch dressing. A couple of additions to current ranch dressing add new zest to an old favorite.
Chilied Corn
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you think about corn.
Zesty Green Chile and Tomato Salad
A crisp, refreshing tomato salad with a flavorful dressing. Green chiles give this salad a little heat, but not overpowering.

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