Monterey Jack

These sophisticated crab quesadillas need only six minutes of stove time. Citrus, green onions and Monterey Jack cheese provide delicate flavor; when teamed with a salad, the quesadillas make a light and lovely meal. Pour a dry Gewürztraminer, and finish with melon accented with fresh mint.

Here's a new take on calabacitas, a traditional Mexican side dish with zucchini, onions and peppers.

You can also make these with chicken, ham or roast pork.

This casserole is a delicious meatless dish. Serve it with salsa and sour cream.

Use a cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet to make this recipe. Serve the bubbling cheese right from the pan, and partner the whole meal with icy Margaritas.

These quesadillas are cooked on the grill. Serve them with salsa and sour cream.

Moist, with subtle heat from the chipotles.

A quick appetizer or light main course.

A cross between spoon bread and tamale pie, this flavorful, colorful side dish is a huge crowd-pleaser. Assemble it at least one hour and up to one day before baking.